1 year ago
A record-breaking number of Kansas service animals are now cleared for their vital work, thanks to the work of Kansas State University veterinarians. The ophthalmology team at K-State's Veterinary Health Center saw a record number of patients during the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists/Epicur Pharma National Service Animal Eye Exam event in May. This was the service’s 15th ...

1 year ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed two pieces of legislation into law, one cutting taxes and the other allowing the use of STAR Bonds to entice the Kansas City Chiefs and / or Kansas City Royals to move from Missouri into Kansas. The Governor signed signed Senate Bill 1 bipartisan legislation which will provide tax cuts ...

1 year ago
Abilene is now home to the World’s Largest “I Like Ike” Button. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, the impressive button measures 6 feet in diameter and features the iconic pin-back clasp and convex curve of the original “I Like Ike” campaign button. It was created by local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are looking for a stolen truck and the thief who took it. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, sometime between June 13 and June 20, someone entered a white, Chevy Silverado pickup truck and drove it off the lot at Money Automotive. Staff at the business located at 2222 S. 9th Street tell police they ...

1 year ago
A Wichita aerospace company is laying off hundreds of employees. Nearly 300 employees at Spirit AeroSystems learned yesterday that they are being laid off. The company blames the layoffs on a recent slowdown in the delivery rate on commercial programs. Employees affected by the layoffs will be paid through July 4th and receive benefits through July 31st.

1 year ago
A fund-raising event to show support for those currently fighting cancer, and to remember those who lost the battle with cancer will be held  this weekend in Salina. Saline County’s annual Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Board of Regents unanimously voted Thursday to raise tuition and fees an average of 3.9% for full-time, in-state undergraduate students at the five state public universities requesting revenue enhancements from that source. Members of the Board of Regents defended the increases by touting a report showing the result would be that raises to tuition ...

1 year ago
Salina's Smoky Hills Audubon Society invites the public to enjoy a little time with nature at its Prairie Days Celebration on Saturday, All are invited to the event, which will be held at the organization's sanctuary at 2500 W Stimmel Road from 9am till noon. Those who attend will be able to experience a bird banding demonstration, ...

1 year ago
Several days of Juneteenth related activities in Salina will culminate with a citywide celebration Saturday afternoon. A citywide celebration is planned for Saturday afternoon from 1 -5 at the City Lights stage downtown. It will include food and entertainment.  The schedule includes: 1pm - Welcome/Remarks from President/Proclamation/Celebration 1:30pm - Mickie Lacy 2:00pm - Dr. Daisy Kabagarama ...

1 year ago
Kids are invited to experience a summer of exploration and hands on fun at Lakewood Park and the Lakewood Discovery Center in Salina by becoming a Jr. Explorer. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, Jr. Explorers is a comprehensive learning series presented through the cooperative efforts between Lakewood and Smoky Hill Museum.  These classes are designed for ...

1 year ago
A head-on crash early Thursday morning on US 50 Highway west of Florence in Marion County involving two SUVs killed both drivers. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a GMC Acadia went left of center and collided  head-on with an oncoming Hyundai Santa Fe. Both drivers were killed in the crash. Each was the only occupant in his ...