6 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University’s Department of Music is forming of a new athletic band, The Howl. The band will begin performances in fall 2020. According to the school, The Howl will feature all-new instruments, uniforms and a new vision for an athletic band at KWU. “The Howl is an important part of our vision for the KWU Music ...

6 years ago
Since its launch just over a year ago, the Salina Salvation Army’s new indoor archery program is positively impacting the lives of local youth. While all participants have visibly grown in confidence and self-discipline, Capt. Lynn Lopez said the transformation has been especially noticeable for one student with special needs. “I got him from the point of ...

6 years ago
It was a successful first day in a two-day effort to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer. Rocking M Media radio stations Y 93.7 and FM 104.9 are hosting a two-day radiothon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The effort began at 6:00 Thursday morning. By the time the first day concluded, $46,833 ...

6 years ago
A third town hall meeting to discuss issues surrounding the Saline County Jail will convene tonight. Officials with Saline County are continuing the conversation in regards to the Saline County Jail Project and will host another Town Hall Meeting at 6pm at K-State Polytechnic College Center located at 2310 Centennial Rd. The event is open to the ...

6 years ago
No one was injured after a drive-by shooter sprayed bullets into a Salina apartment complex. Police Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that at least eleven, 9mm bullets were fired at the Hillcrest Apartments in the 2100 block of E. Crawford on Wednesday night just after 11pm. Police say a 22-year-old man and 22-year-old women inside ...

6 years ago
Two Salina radio stations have started a two-day effort to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Rocking M Media radio stations Y 93.7 and FM 104.9 are hosting a two-day radiothon beginning Thursday to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All money collected during the radiothon will go to St. Jude, whose mission is to ...

6 years ago
The University of Kansas is banning student travel to China during the spring semester. The move comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory for China earlier this month as the coronavirus outbreak continues. In addition, the university cancelled its 2020 internship in Shanghai program this summer. KU officials are also monitoring ...

6 years ago
More than 110 students attending Kansas State University Online received scholarships this spring semester. The scholarships ranged from $600 to $1,500 each and totaled $73,700. K-State Global Campus, which oversees K-State Online, works hard to offer scholarships to its online students, who are predominately adults attending classes part time while balancing work and family responsibilities. The ...

6 years ago
A new Visual Arts Coordinator is on the job in Salina. According to Salina Arts and Humanities Executive Director Brad Anderson, Jason Woolery has been selected for the position. A native of Dyersburg, TN, Woolery holds a BFA in Fine Art, Graphic Design and Ceramic Studio Art from the University of Tennessee, Martin. He holds an ...

6 years ago
Salina USD 305 has named its Horizon Teachers. The Horizon Award recognizes exemplary first year teachers. 2020 Elementary Horizon Award – Kelsey Plummer, Kindergarten Teacher Kelsey is into her second year as kindergarten teacher at Cottonwood Elementary School where she serves on the building leadership team and as English Language Arts representative for her teacher team. Kelsey became ...

6 years ago
A McPherson woman has been charged with first degree felony murder and related charges. According to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, charges have been filed against 33-year-old Tina Nicole Brown in connection with the death of Kelly G. Peterson on or about February 24 in McPherson. The charges include one count of first degree felony murder, one ...