6 months ago
Following an overnight storm, there was bright sunshine and mild temperatures for Independence Day festivities in Salina. Independence Day began with a patriotic set of songs from the Salina Municipal Band, and it ended with a spectacular fireworks display. From fun in the park, to food, fellowship, and fireworks, Salina let freedom ring on Thursday. For the ...

6 months ago
One person was killed and at least three other people were hurt when severe weather swept across a Kansas lake late Wednesday night. According to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, on July 3rd at approximately 11:32 PM, a thunderstorm moved into Russell County producing rain and strong wind. While this storm moved across the county, the National ...

6 months ago
There is something strange going on in a small town smack dab in the middle of Kansas. Mind you the unusual activity hinges on a little-known collection that the town had kept secret for over forty years. Like so many small towns across rural America Geneseo, Kansas (Pop. 200) is crumbling from economic decline. Downtown business ...

6 months ago
Schools across the U.S. have struggled with recruiting and retaining teachers for the past few years. To address those challenges, Fort Hays State’s College of Education hosted an education summit in June, welcoming a wide circle of Kansas educators for discussions and valuable information. Rachel Wentling, FHSU director of field experiences, organized the event, which brought ...

6 months ago
As the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend is here, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood or platelets now and in the weeks to come. The agency says you can be the difference between someone's storm and their sunshine. Donors are critically needed right now ...

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The Salina Police Department apprehended a Salina man July 2nd at around 4:30 pm, after a series of events took place. According to Police Captain James Feldman, SPD were dispatched to the 100 block of N College when 35-year old Mark Martin, forced a 22-year old Salina woman into a car. The 22-year old woman was at ...

6 months ago
Though they have been on sale since late last week in Salina, fireworks can be legally discharged Wednesday and Thursday, July 3rd and July 4th. Local officials say consumer fireworks are a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays. But they must be used carefully. According to the National Fire Protection Association, each year nearly 10,000 people ...

6 months ago
Independence Day is a favorite time of year for many people, not so much for pets. According to the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Department, as fireworks light up the sky and people gather for barbecues, this can cause anxiety and danger for pets across the country. Pet owners should start making plans now to keep ...

6 months ago
Salina area public transportation, including CityGo, 81 Connection, KanConnect, GoAbilene, GoConcordia and Regional Paratransit services, will be closed on July 4th.  No vehicles or buses will run. Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5th. OCCK, Inc. provides services in north central Kansas to anyone with any type of long or short-term disability, starting ...

6 months ago
The Salina General Services Offices, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and the Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. The offices and facilities will reopen for normal hours on Friday, July 5th, 2024. All other City offices will be closed Thursday for the Independence Day holiday as ...

6 months ago
A two-vehicle crash occurred July 1st at 2:03 pm,  at Water Well and Hedville Road. According to Undersheriff Brent Melander, a 2018 Chevy Impala going east collided with a 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck going west. Undersheriff Melander says, the road had no median line and the cars were driving up a hill with no sight ...