2 years ago
A group of dedicated volunteers were on a mission Saturday evening in Salina to raise money in the fight against cancer. The Saline County Relay For Life was held on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University. This year’s theme was “United We Relay”. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, ...

2 years ago
There was a little heat and a little wind, mixed with a lot of sunshine and a lot of community spirit at the City Lights Stage in downtown Salina Saturday afternoon. Citizens gathered for a citywide Juneteenth celebration. The event included multiple vendor booths and exhibits, food, and a variety of entertainment on stage.  Entertainment included ...

2 years ago
A driver was killed when a car she was driving crossed the median on Interstate 135 and crashed into an oncoming semi. According to the Kanas Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Konner Hayes of Newton was driving a Hyundai Accent passenger car headed north on I 135. For an unknown reason she crossed the median and collided with ...

2 years ago
A Minneapolis man is expected to survive after being shot by police multiple times Saturday morning. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, at approximately 8:20 a.m. the Minneapolis Swimming Pool Manager heard three gunshots at Markley Grove Park in Minneapolis and called 911. At approximately 8:25 a.m., the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and the Minneapolis Police ...

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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.

2 years 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 ...

2 years 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 ...