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🎙King in the Community — Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes
In this King in the Community episode, Salina Post News Director Nate King talks with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes about recent efforts to improve broadband access in Saline County, including a community survey. Smith-Hanes also provides an update on the 2025 budget, outlining necessary cuts due to lower property...
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 3
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Stalking; After served a protection order prohibiting contact. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg Domestic Battery: impede breathing/choke and Domestic Battery: rude physical contact. NAME: Godinez, Blaine Allen. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance and Failure to appear. NAME: Howard, Justin Ian. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear. NAME: Johnson,...
Salina man arrested after fleeing from SO deputies, arrested by SPD officers
On Saturday, June 29, a Saline County Sheriff's Office deputy witnessed a 2005 Ford vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. When the deputy conducted a traffic stop and approached the car, the driver took off, leading to a quick pursuit and crash into a curb. Saline County Undersheriff...
Collision on Water Well and Hedville Roads — one hospitalized
A two-vehicle collision on the western side of Saline County yesterday resulted in one person being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. At approximately 2:03 p.m. on July 1, the Saline County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a collision near the intersection of Water Well and Hedville Roads, according to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander.
Officials Stress Fireworks Safety
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...
Saline County Jail Bookings, June 30-July 1
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): DUI; 1st conv; comp evidence of blood/breath .08+, Duty of driver to report accident with an unattended vehicle/property; 1st conv, Flee or attempt to elude; reckless driving, Reckless Driving, Speeding; maximum limits. NAME: Gonzalez,Ivan Israel. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Holman-Bledsoe,Malikhi Xavier. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal trespass; Remain in...
UPDATED — Severe weather updates July 3-4
The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 2:00 a.m. CDT for Marion County and southeastern Saline County in central Kansas. At 12:59 a.m. CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Talmage to near Gypsum to 6 miles south of Lindsborg, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard associated with these storms is 70 mph wind gusts, as indicated by radar.
Driver Charged with DUI, Flee and Elude
A Salina man is facing a number of charges after he allegedly drove off from an attempted traffic stop. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, authorities arrested 25-year-old Trenton Ponting during the early morning hours of Saturday. Deputies say Ponting sped away as the officer approached his vehicle on...
Saline County Jail Bookings, June 29
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body. NAME: Most,Kenneth Leon. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Rogers,Jonathan Michael. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Probation Violation. NAME: Rosa,Joseph Manuel Bernard. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear.
Saline County Back to School Fair, empowering students for the new school year
The Saline County Back to School Fair will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at Central High School in conjunction with the USD 305 walk-in enrollment. The annual event aims to equip students with the necessary resources and support to prepare for the upcoming school year. The fair will feature...
Saline County Jail Bookings, June 28
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance. Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs Unknown severity. Failure to stop at accident; Injury or damage over $1000. Flee or attempt to elude;five or more moving violations. Operate a MV w/o a valid license. NAME: Hernandez,Jovany. REQUESTED...
Cigar burglary in central Salina is this week's Crimestoppers
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a business burglary was reported at Rod’s Convenience Store, 1401 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas. A glass window along the west side of the building had been broken out between midnight and 7:00 a.m. on June 26, 2024. Multiple cigars including a “4K” cigar...
🎙King in the Community — Jack Maytum, Design Nine broadband survey
Tune in for another episode of the King in the Community podcast with Salina Post News Director Nate King. This episode features Nate's conversation with Jack Maytum, Senior Broadband Analyst at Design Nine, Inc. Maytum discusses the importance of reliable broadband access and the comprehensive broadband study for Saline County....
Stream Advisory Rescinded for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina, Kansas
SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River that was issued on June 26. The stream advisory was the result of operational issues at the Salina...
Final Reminder: redeem Saline stars before June 30
The Choose Saline County app program is ending in just two days. Here’s what you need to know:. The deadline to redeem your Saline Stars is June 30, 2024. There are over $50,000 worth of Saline Stars still in people's wallets. If you can't spend your Stars, consider donating...
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