3 years ago
One person was killed in a crash involving a train and a farm implement in Southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Seth Beaver from Plains, Kansas, was operating a self propelled swather farm implement  driving on a rural road. As the swather crossed  train tracks it was hit by a Union Pacific Train. Beaver ...

3 years ago
Some lucky Powerball Jackpot lottery player could be holding a million-dollar ticket in Kansas. The as-yet-unidentified buyer fell short of scoring an $850 million prize on Wednesday. However, they did score one heck of a consolation prize - a million bucks. Officials say the player matched the five white balls, but failed to match the Powerball. ...

3 years ago
Authorities are investigating a plane crash at the Herington Airport. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, on Thursday morning the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office received a report of a damaged plane off the runway at Herington Regional Airport. No one was reported to have been around the plane. The plane appeared to have been attempting to land ...

3 years ago
Salina Area Technical College hit a major milestone this fall, with more than 1,000 students enrolled for the first time. Kansas technical colleges, representing a crucial sector in the state's higher education system, now have experienced a decade of consistent enrollment growth. Recent data released by the Kansas Board of Regents underscores the enduring commitment of ...

3 years ago
Tickets are now on sale for one of Kansas Wesleyan’s marquee events, the biennial Scholarship Gala. The formal event will be held in the Student Activities Center on Saturday, April 20, and all funds raised go to support student scholarships. According to KWU, this will be the university’s second Scholarship Gala, following the 2022 event that ...

3 years ago
There are just a few weeks remaining to see the Smoky Hill Museum’s exhibit, Fire: Embers of Discovery. According to the museum, in this exhibit, you will encounter major fires in our Nation’s history as well as stories from Salina’s past. These fires helped shape our understanding of fire and what it takes to keep us ...

3 years ago
A year after a Kansas man went missing authorities are still searching for answers. A year has passed since the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Meade County Sheriff's Office, and the Gray County Sheriff's Office began investigating the disappearance of Richard Salisbury, of Plains, Kansas. According to the KBI, Richard Salisbury is a white male who was ...

3 years ago
Salina on Tap is offering a unique opportunity for three different nonprofit organizations in the Salina Area to fundraise. AMBUCS, Salina Area United Way and the Love, Chloe Foundation are seeking volunteers ages 21 and older to help perform tasks at Salina on Tap which include beer pouring, ice handling, ticket scanning and more. Every volunteer ...

3 years ago
Data released Wednesday by the Kansas Board of Regents indicates an overall increase in student enrollment across the state’s public higher education system. The public university, community college and technical college sectors all saw growth in headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment. Overall, the system has experienced a 2.0 percent increase in enrollment as of the 20th day ...

3 years ago
Lindsborg is preparing for a popular semi-annual event. In two short weeks, the community will be celebrating its Swedish heritage According to the Lindsborg Convention and Visitor's Bureau,  Svensk Hyllningsfest 2023 will soon arrive. Lindborg's Swedish honoring festival occurs in October of odd number years, and this year's dates are October 13 and 14. Lindsborg residents, in ...

3 years ago
With fall harvest underway, the Kansas Highway Patrol is urging extra caution on rural roads. According to the agency, it’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. They would like to remind motorists to use caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines and other implements. “As the busy farming season ...