2 years ago
This Saturday and Sunday Rolling Hills Zoo will be closed, but the Wildlife Museum will be open for half-price. According to the zoo, inside the museum guests can embark on a unique adventure despite the extreme weather conditions that have led to the temporary closure of the Zoo itself. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore ...

2 years ago
A Salina area manufacturer is partnering with a couple of Salina area school districts in a new program which will give students real-world work experience. According to Great Plains Manufacturing they have developed a Work-based Learning Program for area high school students. The GPM Work-based Learning Program will allow students to pursue their career interests and gain ...

2 years ago
Dangerous cold weather has arrived and is here to say for the near future. According to the National Weather Service, Arctic air has arrived, causing temperatures to tumble and wind chill values to fall below zero. These dangerous conditions will continue throughout the weekend into next week. The agency is issuing warning about the wind chill: ...

2 years ago
Salina is the location of a statewide free dental clinic this weekend. The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation is hosting its annual "Kansas Mission of Mercy" free dental clinic at the Tony's Pizza Events Center Friday and Saturday. The Kansas Mission of Mercy is a large-scale dental clinic that provides free oral healthcare to patients of all ...

2 years ago
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help alleviate the shortage and help ...

2 years ago
A Salina man suspected in the burglary of a local bar is in jail. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, officers used a couple of search warrants on Wednesday to gather evidence and then took 44-year-old Patrick Hull, Jr. into custody. The charges stem from a break-in at the Hideaway Bar, at 540 Willis Avenue on January ...

2 years ago
Dangerous cold is  expected across much of Kansas through early next week.  Winter storms can wreak havoc when they hit, bringing freezing temperatures, strong winds, snow, and ice to the region affected. The American Red Cross has some reminders and tips to stay safe. Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured or killed by exposure to cold, ...

2 years ago
 Bitter cold is a danger for everyone in the family, including the furry members. A Kansas State University veterinarian says now is the time to bring some pets inside. "It is time to consider bringing your cat or dog inside for warmth," said Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center in the College of Veterinary ...

2 years ago
Sam's Club is planning to soon stop asking customers to show receipts when they exit the store. According to the company, new tech will deliver new levels of convenience by leveraging a first-of-its-kind application of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to eliminate queuing at the club’s exit area. The move to use digital solutions to ...

2 years ago
More than 30 students, including one from Gypsum,  are fall 2023 recipients of travel and research grants through Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research at Kansas State University. According to Kansas State University, each semester, the office awards grants to students across disciplines. Students use research grants for undergraduate research project expenses, such as materials; travel grants are ...

2 years ago
Gov. Laura Kelly widened a well-defined agenda dedicated to public education, Medicaid expansion and broad-based tax reform Wednesday in the annual State of the State speech to highlight proposals for state investment in reversing shortages of quality water and child care resources. Kelly, a Democrat speaking to a Kansas Legislature with a Republican supermajority, said the ...