2 months ago
The Kansas State University campus is bustling with Wildcats, but the newest face among the crowd is a dog named Oakley. The three-year-old golden retriever is a therapy dog, and he's on campus to provide companionship and comfort to students, faculty and staff. Jenneen LeMay, assistant director of the Morrison Family Center for Student Well-being, is ...

2 months ago
Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) is proud to announce that orthopedic services will begin at Clay Center Family Physicians (CCFP) in November, with the hospital’s first-ever total joint replacement surgery scheduled for December. The orthopaedic team includes James McAtee, M.D., Adam Chase, M.D., Kayla Dieball, ARNP, and Lisa Price, PA-C. This significant milestone follows a newly ...

2 months ago
The Salina Senior Theatre Project will close its 5th season with "An Evening Of One Acts" featuring four performances. According to the organization, the one acts include: "Blue Sky With Approaching Storm" "Bank Robbery?" "You Know You're Old When" "Just The Facts Ma'am" The shows will be presented Fri Oct 24th and Sat Oct 25th at 7pm ...

2 months ago
Bethany College will be joining the City of Lindsborg in celebrating Svensk Hyllningsfest with a full weekend of campus events that showcase Swede pride, Swedish heritage, and the strong community spirit that unites Bethany College and the city. According to the school, festivities on campus include President Laura Crawley’s State of the College Address and Academic ...

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Kansas Authors will gather in Salina at a  bookstore to participate in what has become an annual event. Red Fern Booksellers invites everyone to come find your next favorite local author. The store's third Local Authors' Fair event is scheduled for Sunday, October 19th. Each of these writers will have their books available for purchase. Several genres ...

2 months ago
Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping a family rebuild their lives following a fire. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System wore blue jeans at work, in September, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees who made a donation of at least $5 were allowed to wear blue jeans on Fridays in September. ...

2 months ago
An area hospital leader is joining a statewide hospital leadership board. Clay County Medical Center e Chief Executive Officer Austin Gillard, FACHE, has been elected to serve on the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) Board of Directors. The Kansas Hospital Association represents hospitals and health systems across the state, advocating for policies that strengthen health care delivery, improve ...

2 months ago
If you need a quick fix for a broken item an upcoming Fall Repair Cafe is the place to take it. Skilled volunteers are ready to help fix things. From electrical repairs and flat tires on bikes, to fixing jewelry, sewing projects and small woodworking tasks, they’ve got you covered. This event is a collaboration with North ...

2 months ago
Recent raids on vape shops and CBD dispensaries across the state, including two in Salina, resulted in a large amount of suspected marijuana products and cash seized. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, their agents, with support from local law enforcement, executed search warrants at 18 separate vape shops and CBD dispensaries on October 1st and ...

2 months ago
The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Salina is struggling to keep its doors open. According to the organization, the thrift store has long been more than just a place to shop for affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods. It is a vital part of The Salvation Army’s mission to serve those in need. The thrift store faces ...

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An annual food collection drive in Salina that gathers food and monetary donations for local food agencies has been awarded a grant. Project Salina has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Kansas Masonic Foundation, in partnership with Salina Lodge 60. As the philanthropic arm of Kansas Masons, the Kansas Masonic Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ...