3 months ago
Deer hunting season is upon us, and there are some changes to Kanopolis Lake’s normal equipment permitting process. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, constrained resources and the temporary closure of the project office, hunting equipment permits will not be required when placing tree stands or ground blinds on Corps -managed lands for the ...

3 months ago
As the new school year is underway, Salina Public Library continues to provide students and educators in Saline County with tools and resources that make learning engaging and accessible. From homework help and digital collections to hands-on classroom kits, the library is a hub for academic support and enrichment. Salina Public Library provides more than 8,876 ...

3 months ago
Winning tickets for the the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever were sold in Missouri and Texas. In Kansas, a winning $2 million and winning $1 million ticket was sold. According to the lottery,  two tickets sold in Missouri and Texas, matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing and will split a $1.787 billion jackpot. The winning ...

3 months ago
A Methodist gathering in Salina at Kansas Wesleyan University this summer generated over $800,000 to the local community. According to the school, more than 800 hotel rooms were reserved as part of the Great Plains Annual Conference event, in addition to food and other expenses. Further, local retailers and vendors were involved in making this event ...

3 months ago
The public is invited to welcome our nation's newest citizens on Constitution Day during a special event in Abilene. The Eisenhower Presidential Library will host a Naturalization Ceremony  Wednesday, September 17, at 11 a.m. It will take place the library building indoor courtyard, with overflow seating in the library auditorium. The event will also be livestreamed ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol held a ceremony  acknowledging the reclassification of law enforcement officers within the Capitol Police and Motor Carrier Inspection unit to State Troopers. According to the agency, the reclassification ceremony marks a significant milestone, culminating years of  dialogue. With the change, all sworn officers within the KHP are now State Troopers for the ...

3 months ago
The new September list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The September list went online Saturday morning. Those on the September list are wanted for crimes which include aggravated escape from custody, making criminal threats, fleeing and eluding, intimidation of a witness, aggravated domestic ...

3 months ago
United Way Worldwide has recently launched a brand refresh, emphasizing the power of mobilizing communities so that all can thrive. According to the Salina Area United Way, they have built on this moment and embraced the brand refresh by updating their logo, impact pillars, and mission statement. The organization is sharpening its focus on the work ...

3 months ago
Kansas Wesleyan has announced the names of the four musicians to be inducted into the second KWU Music Hall of Fame class. According to the school, the new class includes: Loren Banninger Harry H. Huber Eric Stein Judy Weber All will be honored at the Hall of Fame induction during the Homecoming concert at 1 ...

3 months ago
With a generous gift of $2 million to the Kansas State University College of Education, Innes and John Hale  have kick-started an effort to enhance English, speech and journalism education in Kansas through scholarships for future teachers in these fields. The contribution is the largest single cash gift in college history and establishes the Luminary Fund ...

3 months ago
A man was caught early Friday morning trying to steal copper from a building. According to Salina Police, at around 2:00 AM officers and deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of W. Grand Ave. in reference to a subject attempting to steal copper from a building. Upon arrival in the area, officers located Brian Glanzer ...