7 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is turning her attention to establishing a new comprehensive plan for economic development--the Governor says would be the first time since 1986, with the Redwood-Krider report. “Economic development in Kansas needs to be modernized, and that means we need a new thoughtful, strategic plan to guide us forward,” Kelly said. “The economic ...

7 years ago
Registration is now open for a free day of fishing in Salina.  "Fishing With a Cop" is preparing to roll out its fifth edition. The"Fishing With a Cop" event this year is scheduled for Saturday, June 1st, at Lakewood Park. The fishing event is a spin-off from the annual Lakewood Fishing Derby that has added the involvement ...

7 years ago
After falling just short of its community reading goal last year, the Salina Public Library is again calling on the community to demonstrate the value of reading by helping to reach the goal of 25,000 books read this summer. The tally will start May 24, and each book read before July 25 can be logged ...

7 years ago
Motorists are being reminded to be wary of road conditions around the county with the excess rainfall over the last few days. The Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that parts of K-4 Highway in southeast Saline County are closed to through traffic. K-4 Highway from the intersection with Old 81 Highway, eastbound to the ...

7 years ago
After a year's absence because of safety concerns,  trams will again circle the grounds during the Kansas State Fair. According to the fair, Westar Energy signed an agreement to sponsor one of two trams that the Fair is renting for the Sept. 6-15 event. The Fair removed its trolleys used inside the fairgrounds, which were pulled by ...

7 years ago
A Salina man is facing federal charges after admitting he unlawfully received controlled prescription drugs from his wife, who was a pharmacist. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister, 29-year-old Dalton R. Hartley pleaded guilty to one count of acquiring controlled substances through fraud. Hartley is married to co-defendant Kirsty C. Hartley, who worked at a CVS ...

7 years ago
First, you go to High School. Then, you go to college. That’s how it’s been done for years, but that’s not how it has to be done in this day and age, and Hoisington High School senior Taylor Schwartz is living proof. Thanks to a combination of online and summer class options at Barton Community ...

7 years ago
A baby giraffe who stole the hearts of Rolling Hills Zoo’s guests two and a half years ago, is now a full-fledged “teenager”, and ready to leave the proverbial “nest”.  According to the zoo, JoJo is relocating. After doing an in-depth search, Hemker Park & Zoo in Freeport, Minnesota, was determined by Rolling Hills Zoo staff ...

7 years ago
Funding will help a Salina based organization fight human trafficking. According to the Greater Salina Community Foundation, they have awarded $4,077 to Saint Francis Ministries on behalf of the Elden V. Miller Family Charitable Trust. The grant will help support child victims of human trafficking. It will help provide specialized treatment for young girls who have survived ...

7 years ago
A Lindsborg woman who works for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has been nominated for national recognition. According to the agency, Stephanie Wolf, KDHE Bureau of Family Health, was nominated for the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Emerging MCH Professional Award. Wolf was recently selected as the award recipient for Region VII ...

7 years ago
Paul and Sandra Edgerley, Brookline, Massachusetts, have given $20 million to the College of Business Administration at Kansas State University. The gift is to support the college's recently adopted five-year strategic plan and vision to become a transformational leader in business thought and education through knowledge creation, innovative programs and extraordinary experiences. In order to realize ...