Tag: Saline County

SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Salina, Kansas.

Central Kansas experienced three small earthquakes over the weekend near Assaria, with magnitudes of 3.4 and 3.3, and a weaker 2.7. Despite the seismic activity, authorities reported no damage or public concerns. The events highlight the region's geological activity, though such quakes are not uncommon in Kansas.

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

On Dec. 2, the Saline County Sheriff's Office confirmed the remains of 69-year-old Kenneth Reitcheck, reported missing since Nov. 4, 2019. The remains were found at an abandoned campsite in April 2021. Advanced DNA testing identified Reitcheck, but the cause of death remains undetermined. The Silver Alert has been canceled.

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.

Kansas State University will conduct community visits from Nov. 13-20 across central Kansas, focusing on engagement and addressing local challenges through education, research, and services. Key initiatives include workforce development, economic prosperity projects, and health promotion. The visits aim to foster partnerships and support community needs throughout the state.

On October 13th, a high-speed chase in Saline County ended violently when Wyatt Stimatze, 30, allegedly assaulted a passenger who tried to exit the vehicle, threatening to kill him and running him over. Stimatze turned himself in on October 24th, facing multiple serious charges and a $250,000 bond.

Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 11, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin installing rumble strips on the northbound and southbound...

TOPEKA – (March 1, 2023) – A southeast Kansas man has been ordered to repay the Kansas Medicaid program...

SALINA – (September 19, 2022) - Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for their roles in an August...

SALINA – (July 28, 2022) – A Saline County roofer and his business have been temporarily banned from performing...

SALINE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in...