Tag: Salina

A Kansas man, Ryan Brungardt, faces federal charges for creating child sexual abuse materials, including recordings of minors in locker rooms.

The City of Salina is appealing a federal court's ruling favoring the Cozy Inn in a mural dispute, following the restaurant's legal challenge against the city’s sign regulations. Despite spending over $500,000 on the case, city officials seek to establish clearer guidelines for murals nationally while allowing the Cozy Inn to finish its artwork.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) invites public input on transportation priorities during Local Consult meetings in October. Held in Salina and virtually, these meetings aim to gather insights from north central Kansas residents about transportation concerns. Attendees will learn about regional investments and funding opportunities, helping shape future projects.

Salina law enforcement is investigating the theft of allergy medications valued over $5,000 from Sam's Club. A Hispanic man reportedly filled a 40-gallon tub with Zyrtec, Flonase, Allegra, and Nasacort before leaving the store and driving away in a white Toyota 4Runner. The investigation continues.

Salina police are investigating a double homicide that took place on Sunday evening in the 700 block of Vassar Drive. Officers found two deceased women at the scene. Suspect Preston James Reyna, 35, was arrested nearby and faces multiple charges, including two counts of 1st Degree Murder. The investigation continues.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation arrested 29-year-old Manuel Johnson-Ponce in Salina after a February 4 standoff and officer-involved shooting. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault and domestic battery, and was booked at Saline County Jail. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty, and the investigation continues.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Salina. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance involving Manuel Johnson-Ponce, who barricaded himself with a child. After a standoff, an officer shot Johnson-Ponce, who sustained non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, with findings to be reported later.

A 53-year-old Salina woman, Patania Sumners, was arrested on Tuesday after a dispute turned violent. The incident occurred at...

Donovan Green, a 25-year-old man from Salina, faces multiple charges after an incident near Kansas Wesleyan University on November 2nd. Following a football game, he confronted a group, became aggressive, and resisted arrest, resulting in charges of battery, battery against an officer, interference, and disorderly conduct.

The Kansas Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Flight Facility #2 will showcase a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at the 50th Adam’s Apple Festival in Lucas, Kansas on August 24th. Festival attendees can explore the helicopter and learn about its versatile roles in civil support and training. The event aims to bridge the community and military.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Salina, Kansas. After a standoff, gunfire was exchanged, resulting in the death of Jesse D. Wray. The KBI will conduct a thorough investigation and present its findings to the Saline County Attorney for review. No officers were injured.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina have signed a cost-share agreement to fund the proposed Smoky Hill River renewal project, with federal funding and a citywide sales tax making up the majority of the $21.3 million budget. The project aims to revive the river's flow through downtown Salina, with plans expecting completion by 2030, leading to opportunities for economic development and downtown revitalization.