6 years ago
AMC Theatres says it is running out of cash. The company cites the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic as the primary cause. AMC announced Tuesday if it is going to remain in business, it will need additional sources of cash or more people attending movies. It expects its existing cash to be gone by ...

6 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan’s speech and debate team returned to action the weekends of Oct. 3 and 10, garnering positive results at a pair of virtual tournaments. The team competed in the Bob Derryberry 2020 Season Opener on the first of the two weekends, an event hosted by Southwest Baptist. Bryce Boyd (Oklahoma City, Okla.) garnered a second-place ...

6 years ago
A crash at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 135 knocked a semi off a bridge and sent three people to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pilot car and was stopped on I 135 south of I 70. The car was attempting to allow an oversized load to merge onto northbound ...

6 years ago
The Art Center Cinema is participating in Science on Screen- a nationwide initiative to promote scientific literacy through entertainment, inspiring audiences an increased appreciation for STEM topics—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. All Science on Screen discussions are on Zoom so guests can enjoy from the safety of their homes!  Registration is FREE and everyone is welcome ...

6 years ago
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released obesity statistics for 49 states and two territories, citing Kansas among a dozen states at the top of the list. That, however, is not where a state wants to be. The annual report lists Kansas among 12 states that have topped 35% in the prevalence of obesity ...

6 years ago
A vehicle that was reported as stolen is involved in a hit and run accident a short time later in Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2006 Hyundai Sonata was stolen from in front of a home at 509 S. 9th St. at 4:50 p.m. Monday. The vehicle belongs to 35-year-old Kyanne ...

6 years ago
The October list of Salina’s Most Wanted has been online a little over a week. As of Tuesday eight people on the list have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office the latest arrest is include: N’Gai Moses Dixon Jr William Michael Kelley Keith Robert Schmidt Since the Most Wanted program began back in July ...

6 years ago
A new female Southern white rhino has taken up residency in the Rhino Barn at Rolling Hills Zoo after making the move from The Wild Safari Park and Conservation Center at Cumberland, Ohio last week.  Her move came on a breeding recommendation by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums ...

6 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University will continue its top scholarship award, the Eisenhower Scholarship competition, with events November 14 and January 30. “The Eisenhower Scholarship competition is one of our landmark academic events,” said Ken Oliver, vice president of Advancement, Admissions and Marketing. “To be associated with President Eisenhower, a native son of Kansas, is a great honor ...

6 years ago
There are 28 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total for the county is now 905, with 94 cases currently active. There are 799 people who have recovered, and a total of 12 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reporting that they have 9 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county Our ...

6 years ago
Salina Public Library’s mission is to connect people to information, learning and culture. In an effort to better serve patrons, the library has launched a virtual gallery. The virtual Gallery 708 will showcase local artistic talent and compelling exhibits of interest to the public in an online format; current exhibits can now be viewed at ...