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Saline County Jail Bookings, June 26
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose felony warrant and Reckless Driving. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Battery; Phys contact rude/insult/angry manner. NAME: King, Stefanie Tennille. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity, Poss of marijuana, Possess of firearm while under the influence...
Kansas woman jailed after leading deputies on high-speed chase
SALINE COUNTY —A Kansas woman is facing multiple requested charges after a high-speed chase in Saline County. Just after 3:30a.m. Thursday, a sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a 2020 Ford Explorer for allegedly driving at 70mph on Hohneck Road in a 55mhp zone, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.
Here's what you need to know about fireworks in Salina and Saline County
With the Fourth of July nearly here, people in Saline County have plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. Here's a look at the rules and regulations on consumer fireworks in areas of the county, as well as when and where Skyfire, the largest fireworks display in Salina will happen.
Saline County firefighters receive over $463,000 from Kansas Department of Insurance
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $463,501.05 has been distributed among ten local FRAs throughout Saline County. “Firefighters put their lives on the line to...
NWS-Wichita issues heat advisory from noon to 8 p.m. today
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory effective from noon to 8 p.m. CDT on Friday, June 28, 2024. The advisory includes numerous counties and cities across central, south-central, and southeast Kansas. Residents in the following areas should prepare for extreme heat conditions: Russell, Lincoln, Barton, Ellsworth,...
Wastewater spill: Stream advisory for Smoky Hill River east of Salina
SALINE COUNTY —Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River, according to a media release from the KDHE. The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater...
Fireworks for sale today — an interactive guide to prepare for Fourth of July
Fireworks are on sale in the city and county today, June 27, with everything from sparklers to bouquet-pattern barrages on display. To find out more about rural towns' fireworks regulations in Saline County, check out the link below. Fireworks stand locations. Wholesale Fireworks: 2900 S 9th St, Salina, KS 67401.
Saline County Commission switches to cost-saving insurance model, approves Pride Month proclamation
The Saline County Commission met on Tuesday, June 25, where all five commissioners discussed a Pride Month proclamation, Right of Way Acquisition with Saline County Road and Bridge and its last action item — procuring insurance through a pool. Board of County Commissioners:. District One — Monte Shadwick.
Saline County extending hours for tag renewals
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Saline County Treasurer’s Office announced on Wednesday that they will be extending the operating hours at the City-County Building for tag renewals. The hours will be from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, starting July 1. Recently, the South Tag Office had to close due to “financial constraints,” […]
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