Nate King

Salina Police Department (SPD) officers are investigating the theft of a motorcycle reported stolen early on October 25 in the 2000 block of Harold Avenue in Salina.

A high-speed vehicle pursuit during the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 13 in rural Saline County ended in a violent confrontation and the arrest of a man from Little River on multiple requested charges including attempted second-degree murder, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

The Ambassador Hotel sits empty on West Crawford Street close to Interstate 135, on Monday, April 8, 2024. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier

Salina Police Department (SPD) officers arrested four individuals on Wednesday in connection with the theft of a 2011 red Ford Flex, reported stolen from a residence in Salina earlier this week.

October brought unusually high temperatures and dry conditions to Salina, with temperatures reaching levels not seen in more than 60 years.

Incumbent Republican State Representative for Kansas' 69th House District, Clarke Sanders, secured another two years in office on Nov. 5, winning with 58% of the vote. Sanders expressed satisfaction with both the outcome and the overall tone of the campaign, describing it as “conducted very above board.”

More than 100 Salina and Saline County residents gathered under a clear blue sky at Sunset Park in Salina on Nov. 11 for a Veterans Day ceremony honoring local veterans and recognizing their service to the country.

A Salina Police Department (SPD) SWAT operation tied to a Topeka Police Department (TPD) homicide investigation led to the discovery of a significant amount of drugs, including MDMA and marijuana.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary and vehicle theft at a residence in the 4900 block of East North Street. The theft occurred between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday while the homeowners were at work.

Hutton Construction teams work on the Jose Pepper's outdoor seating area while Chris Rios assembles the tree in Campbell Plaza on Tuesday Nov. 19. Photo by NATE KING