4 years ago
A Georgia man and his Kansas charity have been banned from doing business in Kansas and ordered to pay more than $11,000 in damages for violating the Kansas Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, Steven Beck of Ludowici, Georgia, and "A Ride for the Wounded, Inc.", a Kansas charity, were ...

4 years ago
The death of a man who was run over by a vehicle is being investigated as a homicide. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a car Thursday evening in Washington County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Washington County ...

4 years ago
There are 4 new COVID cases in Saline County, and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department's COVID Dashboard, there have now been 6,281 total cases with 23 cases currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 115. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently ...

4 years ago
WSU Tech's culinary arts program is a 'go.' On Wednesday, members of the Kansas Board of Regents approved the plan, paving the way for the school to offer technical certificates and associate of applied-science degrees in culinary arts. Plans are for the school to start classes next fall at the former Henry's department store on South Broadway.

4 years ago
The latest list of Salina’s Most Wanted went online back on May 1st, and since then over half of them have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the 14th arrest is Jerimey Haith. He was wanted for burglary, trespassing, and criminal damage to property. Those on the May list are wanted for crimes which ...

4 years ago
The Wildcat Pride Awards are given to students who display attributes of community service, determination and dedication. Kansas State Polytechnic also presents an award for Most Inspirational student. Also presented were the Outstanding Academic Student Award and Expository Writing Awards. Jadyn Cress, sophomore, chemistry, Berryton, Outstanding Academic Student Award; Ethan Hamel, senior, UAS flight and operations, ...

4 years ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in a theft from a construction trailer. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Tuesday of this week officers were dispatched to investigate a burglary of a construction trailer at 118 W. Iron Street. Based on the investigation, the crime ...

4 years ago
What is becoming one of the favorite festivals in Salina will be held this weekend. Street Eats & Beats is Saturday. The community is invited to the free event in Oakdale Park. Organizers say the festival will include stellar food trucks, rockin’ bands, and fun activities for the whole family. Hosted by Salina Area Young Professionals and ...

4 years ago
A 14-year-old driver was arrested following a high speed pursuit along Interstate 70 which went into a couple of counties. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, Thursday at 5:13 am, a Dickinson County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a 2020 Nissan Versa traveling west on Interstate 70 near Mile Marker 269 for a traffic violation. ...

4 years ago
Graduation supplies are popular items around the Salina area. For the past several weekends and again this weekend,  multiple schools are hosting commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors. This Sunday seniors at both Salina South High School, Salina Central High School, and Southeast of Saline High School will walk across the stage and graduate. Seniors at Ell-Saline Highs ...

4 years ago
A Wilson man has been sentenced to more than 29 years in prison in a rape case. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, 20-year-old Dalton Eberhart was sentenced for  of three counts of rape. The crimes took place between June 2019 and May 2020. The case was investigated by the Wilson Police Department, Ellsworth County Sheriff’s ...