5 years ago
Aviation students from Kansas State University Polytechnic will benefit from a gift of new flight trainers. The school says John and Kim Vanier of Salina have gifted three flight trainers to the aviation program. The two flat-panel trainers and one full trainer will enable faculty to instruct future aviators in some of the best state-of-the-art training ...

5 years ago
After a mild, windy day on Sunday another round of rain is on the way. According to the National Weather Service, rain will develop Monday during the predawn hours in central Kansas and expand across the area. Periods of thunderstorms are possible, mainly across south central and southeast Kansas, but severe storms are not anticipated. Rivers and creeks ...

5 years ago
Kansas officials are joining federal officials in extending the tax filing deadline. According to Governor Laura Kelly's office, Kansas 2020 individual income tax, fiduciary income tax, and Homestead or Property tax relief refund claim filings are extended to May 17th,bringing our state in line with the Internal Revenue Service tax-filing and payment deadline extension. If a balance ...

5 years ago
The 2021 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary explains all the laws and limits you need to know for fishing anywhere in Kansas, and a lot more. Not sure where to go? There’s a list of Kansas’ Top 10 best fishing spots for Kansas’ most popular fish species. Detailed drawings help anglers identify their catch. A list of state records ...

5 years ago
The 56th Annual Mid America Farm Expo is a go for this week. After being one of the first of many events cancelled over concerns surrounding COVID-19 last year, organizers are prepping for a return of vendors and patrons from all over the region. Safety protocols will be in place as the agricultural world comes to ...

5 years ago
 The Salina Area United Way has announced details about the 2021 Make A Difference Grant funding process. According to the organization, they are awarding $140,000 in Make A Difference Grants this year.  The purpose of the Make A Difference grant is to be responsive to community needs.  Consideration will be given to programs which make a ...

5 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is welcoming a new addition to its animal family. According to the zoo,  a male scimitar-horned oryx calf  was born on February 24th. The calf, weighing 16 lbs. 28 oz. at birth, was born to Seska, one of two female scimitar-horned oryx who were transferred from Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glen Rose, Texas. Seska ...

5 years ago
An event at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum will focus on Japanese Americans in Western Nebraska during the first half of the 20th century. According to the organization, historian Sandra Reddish will share the general history of Japanese immigrating to the United States and settling in the Great Plains region. Using her research from primary ...

5 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan’s debate and forensics team excelled at a tournament hosted virtually by Bowling Green State University earlier this month. According to the KWU, the event was the team’s final tune-up before various national-level competitions later this month. Savannah Bonilla (Salina, Kan.) led the way, as she was named first place overall speaker in individual debate and ...

5 years ago
Information is still being sought in a fatal hit and run case. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Bennet M Trotter was hit and killed along Interstate 70. Trotter was a Fort Riley soldier from West Memphis, Arkansas. Th KHP was contacted by the Geary County Police Department in the early morning hours on Thursday after ...

5 years ago
There are 4 new COVID cases in Saline County and no new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department's dashboard, there have now been 6,028 total cases with 161 currently active. The total number of community members who have lost their lives to this deadly virus is 107. Salina Regional Health Center reports they currently have three ...