2 years ago
The rodeo that Jean Book has been going to since she was a kid is now helping her, in a round-about way. When the Abilene resident was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, she received help from the Elsie Brooks Memorial Cancer Fund of Dickinson County. The fund, created in 1991, provides financial assistance to any Dickinson County ...

2 years ago
In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation. As the department head, Pina will oversee the aviation program, focusing on expanding industry-relevant academic offerings, strengthening alumni and industry partnerships, enhancing safety management and strategically positioning the program ...

2 years ago
It's a sure sign that back to school time is approaching. USD 305 online enrollment begins later this week, and the Saline County Back to School Fair is later this month. USD 305 online enrollment begins on Thursday, July 11th. Walk-in enrollment will be held Tuesday, July 23rd. Classes begin on August 9th. The Saline County Back ...

2 years ago
Athletes & teams representing 456 high schools from across the nation, including teams from Ell-Saline and Chapman, are scheduled to participate at the 2024 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship this week. The event will be held at the Michigan Trapshooting Association in Mason, MI July 10th-14th. According to the organization, the Championship features ...

2 years ago
An event later this month will celebrate 150 years of a McPherson County community. The Smoky Valley Historical Association invites everyone to a program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the community of Marquette. According to the organization, Allan Lindsfors will be giving a history of the settling and development of Marquette including the 1905 tornado. Allan, a ...

2 years ago
Last year 400 people showed up for a renewed North Salina block party. This year there were 600 people who enjoyed "Daddy Bud Day" in Pacific Park. "Daddy Bud Day" culminated with an all star basketball game, with spectators lined up several rows deep surrounding the playground court. Leading up to the game there was free ...

2 years ago
The Post Rock Community Foundation has awarded over $4,000 in scholarships to area students for the upcoming academic year. According to the foundation, they are home to two scholarship funds, which were established by area donors to support students pursuing higher education. More information about the scholarship program can be found at www.postrockcf.org/scholarships. The Lincoln High School ...

2 years ago
Exclusive access to land not normally open to hunting and above-average success rates might sound like an expensive hunting lease, but it’s not. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) Special Hunts program provides hundreds of such hunts each fall and winter at no charge – all you have to do is apply and ...

2 years ago
Over this July 4th holiday weekend, law enforcement officers and agencies across the country will be on the water educating boaters on safe boating practices as part of the annual Operation Dry Water weekend. Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug- related incidents and ...

2 years ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a convenience store robbery case. It's the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say back on  On Sunday, June 30th, at about 11:45 PMt he Kwik Shop at 657 Fairdale was robbed. The store clerk advised a male subject entered the store and robbed the business of ...

2 years ago
A crash near Gypsum sent a woman to the hospital in Salina late Thursday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Kirsten Speilman  was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck headed west on Water Well Road. She lost control, entered a ditch, and the truck  rolled. It came to rest on its passenger side. Speilman was ...