8 years ago
With enrollment underway for Salina USD 305 schools, the 2018 Saline County Back to School Fair is at Lakewood Middle School today at Noon. Through the support of community sponsors, the event provides an opportunity to distribute free basic school supplies to over 1,800 income-eligible Saline County K-12 students. At the Back to School Fair there will ...

8 years ago
Confusion is continuing in the Republican primary race for the Kansas Fourth Congressional District seat. Incumbent Congressman Ron Estes faces a challenge from political newcomer Ron M. Estes. Sedgwick County Election Commissioner Tabitha Lehman says her office has fielded questions from voters about the issue, but she says there isn't much workers can do at polling places ...

8 years ago
Bullfighters don't clown around - just ask Ethan McDonald, pro rodeo bullfighter who grew up in Abilene, Kansas. "A lot of people say, "oh you're a rodeo clown," he remarked with a smile. "Well I don't tell any jokes." McDonald's job is serious business; make sure the bull does not harm the rider, who is often off ...

8 years ago
A bi-partisan amendment that maintains a key train service in the state of Kansas easily passed through the United States Senate in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. U.S. Senators Jerry Moran’s (R-Kan.) and Tom Udall’s (D-N.M.) amendment to maintain Amtrak train services along the established, long-distance passenger rail route of the Southwest Chief, #3665, was today included ...

8 years ago
A west Wichita mall is facing possible foreclosure. Wells Fargo Bank has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Towne West Square mall. The owners of the mall have allegedly failed to repay a 51-million-dollar loan made in May 2011. According to court documents, more than 45-million-dollars is still owed on the loan.   photo by: Devin Blackwood

8 years ago
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will have to pay legal fees to the American Civil Liberties Union following a legal battle over the state's proof-of-citizenship voting law. A federal judge issued the ruling yesterday and directed Kobach's office to pay more than 26-thousand-dollars in legal fees to the ACLU. The state's proof-of-citizenship law, which required ...

8 years ago
It's a sure sign that summer is winding down. Salina's Kenwood Cove Water Park is getting ready to scale back its hours in preparation of closing for the season. The water park will be open daily through Sunday of this week. But, because the majority of the lifeguards on staff are high school and college students, ...

8 years ago
The sounds of "retro roots" music will highlight First Friday Night Live festivities in Downtown Salina this week. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, on Friday August 3rd, programming kicks off with First Friday visual arts events downtown at The Flower Nook, 208 E. Iron Avenue, with Art at the Nook from 4 to 7 p.m. ...

8 years ago
Salina High School South later this month will celebrate completion of its multi-year major makeover project. According to USD 305, the school will recognize completion of its bond construction on August 27th.  The district says a formal and fun ribbon cutting and open house is planned. Details include: Salina High School South’s (SHSS) ribbon cutting and open ...

8 years ago
The city of Eureka is continuing to recover from a tornado. An EF3 tornado struck the community in late June and caused widespread damage. Repairs are continuing at the high school, and Eureka School District Superintendent Scott Hoyt says the building will be ready for the start of the new school year. The high school's football field remains ...

8 years ago
A missing vehicle that belongs to a Salina woman was found in southeastern Nebraska. According to Police Capt. Mike Sweeney, the 2003 Ford Focus was stolen from the driveway of a 27-year-old Salina woman in the 900 block of Lewis on Tuesday afternoon between 3:30 and 5 p.m. The vehicle is green in color and the victim ...