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Kansas State University continues its commitment as the university for Kansans. K-State President Richard Linton and a team of K-State faculty, staff and students spent the past two years engaging with Kansans across the state through the presidential regional community visit initiative. At these intentional visits, the K-State team listened and learned from people in the communities ...

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Authorities are identifying two bodies found in rural Sumner County. The bodies of 19-year-old Monica Williams and 24-year-old Kevin Ledesma were found near River Road last week. Investigators say the bodies had signs of foul play. The two were last seen in Sedgwick County on January 1st, and authorities have identified several suspects in their disappearance.

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Severe weather rolled across Kansas Sunday evening. Wind clocked at 100 MPH, and hail up to the size of ping pong balls, roared through Salina. Tornadoes were spotted in Russell, Ellsworth, and Lincoln Counties. According to the National Weather Service, 100 MPH wind was clocked at the Salina Regional Airport at 5:59 in front of a ...

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Smiles, tears, and hugs were mixed in with the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance over the weekend in the Salina area. Hundreds of seniors from multiple schools walked across the stage and received diplomas. Every senior eligible in Salina and Saline County has now graduated. Sunday seniors at Salina Central High School, Salina South High School, ...

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A pilot was able to walk away when his crop duster airplane crash landed Saturday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Garrett Handley of Palco was piloting a 1991 Air Tractor crop sprayer aircraft when it lost power. As he attempted an emergency landing the wing struck a tree branch causing the aircraft to ...

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A new face is joining the music department at Bethany College. According to the school, Troy Robertson is a new Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Robertson, originally from Springfield, Missouri, and an Angeleno for the past four years, brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Bethany College Music Department. Robertson holds a ...

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A presentation this week will explore daring aerial reconnaissance missions which gathered information on Russia and China during Dwight Eisenhower's presidency. According to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, the public is invited to join the May Lunch & Learn program this Thursday at noon. Guest speaker David Haight, will explore the significant aerial intelligence ...

2 years ago
A Salina man was booked into jail after he turned himself in following a road rage incident in which shots were fired. Police say on Friday night at 10:15 officers responded to a call of possible shots fired in the area Santa Fe and Crawford. Contact was made with a 47-year-old male who reported while driving ...

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Severe weather could impact graduation activities later on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, storms are likely Sunday afternoon through Sunday night with the highest chances of significant severe weather along and west of the Flint Hills. Forecasters say the main concern will be straight line damaging winds exceeding 80 mph. Up to tennis ball sized hail ...

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Kansas Wesleyan is exploring options for adding an additional version of Casey the Coyote to its logo library. KWU is inviting all its supporters to offer suggestions. Prizes are available to the contest winner, including $500 cash. According to the school, the community is invited to submit suggestions for the logo by emailing [email protected]. In addition to ...

2 years ago
Excellence in research has earned several Kansas State University students, including one from Salina, recognition through the 11th annual Kirmser Undergraduate Research Awards from K-State Libraries. Karsyn Arnold is among those being recognized for her research. The awards recognize the use of library resources to complete research for projects. The awards committee, composed of faculty from ...