8 years ago
The Kansas Jayhawks have set a record. KU lost to Texas 42-27 on Saturday. It was the 45th consecutive road loss for the Jayhawks, setting a record for most since Western Colorado State from 1926 to 1936. Quarterback Carter Stanley completed 27 passes for 268 yards and three touchdowns, but had three interceptions. Texas took advantage of ...

8 years ago
In response to recent incidents suggesting identity-based hate and tension existed on the Kansas State University, thousands of students, faculty and staff gathered Tuesday to recommit to stand against hate and discrimination and to unite as a K-State community. The president of Kansas State University’s Black Student Union, Darrell Reese, says these incidents – and many ...

8 years ago
Crews were pouring and finishing concrete Tuesday morning at Salina Fire Station Number 1 on a Tribute Plaza that has been in the works for months. "It's great to see it coming together," said Fire Inspector Jeff Daily as he looked on, documenting the progress with his camera. Once completed the circular design will feature a life-sized ...

8 years ago
Every minute of every day, emergency responders across the country work to help save lives at the scene of traffic incidents. But every year hundreds of emergency responders representing fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, towing and transportation agencies are struck and either injured or killed while responding. To raise awareness of the dangers these emergency ...

8 years ago
A Celtic finger-style guitarist will highlight this week's Friday Night Live concert. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, the Friday Night Live free concert features solo artist Jerry Barlow. The show will take place at Heart of Dixie,109 N. Santa Fe, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. An acclaimed Celtic finger-style guitarist, Barlow is a master musician, a ...

8 years ago
A wreath-laying ceremony for former German and Italian prisoners of war will take place at Fort Riley this week.  It will be at the Fort Riley cemetery on Thursday morning at 10:00. The annual ceremony is held in remembrance of the POWs who lived and worked at Fort Riley between 1943 and 1946, specifically the 62 ...

8 years ago
The winter season is just getting started for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes. And so does the Kansas Wesleyan Coaches Show, which takes place every Monday from 6 to 7 pm, live at Burger Theory inside the Holiday Inn just past Lowe’s. Come in for the $6.99 Build-Your-Own-Burger Special that includes a side. Various members of the ...

8 years ago
Monday's Salina City Commission became contentious as it was winding down when the mayor accused a commissioner of an ethics violation. Salina Mayor Kaye Crawford said that she was troubled that commissioner Jon Blanchard released documents which contained confidential information discussed during an executive session.   The information in question is in regard to discussions in ...

8 years ago
A Saline County tax deadline is approaching. According to the Saline County Treasurer's office, the 2017 Tax Statements for real-estate and personal property will be mailed out around November 22nd. First half tax is Due December 20th.  Second half tax is due May 10th, 2018.  They will not be mailing out a statement regarding second half taxes. If ...

8 years ago
Heralded as one of the longest running traditions at Kansas Wesleyan University, Christmas By Candlelight showcases the vocal and instrumental talents of KWU and local high school students in a magical and spiritual performance celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Join the Kansas Wesleyan and the Salina community to begin the Christmas season with a night ...

8 years ago
A Saturday morning accident at the intersection of S. Ohio and Republic sends a woman from Solomon to the hospital with a knee injury. Salina Police cited 53-year-old Tammy Johnson for failing to stop at a stop light on South Ohio Saturday just before 11am. Police report Johnson's 2001 Honda Element collided with a 2014 Subaru Forester ...