8 years ago
Bethany’s fall from the top spot in the KCAC standings was short-lived, as the Swedes rebounded from their first loss of the year with a 30-28 win over #15 Sterling. With the Swedes win, the KCAC now features three teams atop the league with a 4-1 mark. Bethany, Sterling, and Kansas Wesleyan are log jammed in ...

8 years ago
Calling all Kansas providers working to improve immunization rates! The Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC) is looking to provide recognition awards for local quality improvement activities that support evidence-based practices and measurable increases in Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), meningococcal, and Tdap vaccination rates among adolescents in Kansas. Who is eligible? These innovative grants (limited to Kansas only) ...

8 years ago
A wet start to the day did not dampen enthusiasm for one of the biggest events of the year at Rolling Hills Zoo on Saturday. A large crowd enjoyed the events of Pumpkin PaZoola. Pumpkin PaZoola is a pumpkin-themed festival for all ages to celebrate the fall season with fun activities for the whole family while ...

8 years ago
The man preparing to be the next governor of Kansas had a busy Saturday in Central Kansas. Kansas Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer began the day in Lindsborg, participating in Svensk Hyllingfest festivities. He was in the parade, and later participated in the coin toss at the Bethany College homecoming football game. The Lt. Governor planned to end ...

8 years ago
Area youth are invited to attend a free shotgun and archery shooting and safety clinic on Saturday, Oct. 28 at Council Grove Lake. This special one-day event will provide participants with an opportunity to enhance firearm and archery shooting and safety skills. Controlled live-fire instruction will teach safe, responsible, and fun shooting techniques. Sponsors include the ...

8 years ago
A new Director of Community & Development Services has joined the City of Salina staff. According to the City of Salina, City Manager Jason Gage appointed Lauren Driscoll after a search that generated 23 candidates from across the country. Driscoll, formerly residing in Palmer, Alaska, has over 10 years of planning experience including the role of chief ...

8 years ago
Week seven of high school football is in the books! With the start of a new athletic year leads to another edition of the Coaches Corner, live from Russell’s Restaurant on Westport Boulevard in Salina. For the first time on the program, Minneapolis joins in on the fun with the addition of head coach Jhon Haehn. Coach ...

8 years ago
The Ell-Saline Cardinals began their quest for a state playoff birth at the Cardinals' Nest in Brookville Friday night with a hard-fought 27-8 victory over the Republic County Buffaloes..  The fourth-ranked team in class 2A-1A, senior-laden Ell-Saline (6-0) was heavily favored on paper against a young Republic County (0-7) squad seeking its first win.  Of ...

8 years ago
The first week of district play brings new hope to teams across Kansas and Sacred Heart was no different coming in to their first district showdown with top-ranked Smith Center. Unfortunately for the Knights, they were no match for the powerful Smith Center rushing attacked, which racked up over 500 yards on the way to a ...

8 years ago
The Abilene Cowboys lost 28-27 in overtime Friday night at Wamego. It was the first overtime game since 2004 for the Cowboys. That season Abilene won in the opening round of the playoffs 41-40 at Wichita Collegiate.  The result wasn’t the same though Friday night as the Red Raiders converted on a two point conversion ...

8 years ago
The Salina South Cougars traveled to Panther Stadium in hopes of upsetting one of the top teams in Class 6A, the Derby Panthers. With both teams decimated by injuries, anything was possible. However, the Panthers backfield combination proved to be too powerful en route to a 59-14 win. The Cougars had 4 defensive starters sidelined due ...