5 days ago
The hospital in Abilene is receiving $150,000 in state grant funding. According to the hospital,  Memorial Health System in Abilene has been announced as one of seven recipients of Kansas Department of Health and Environment funding for the Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine Grant Program (CHW+AFIM), an initiative with the Rural Health Transformation ...

5 days ago
A Salina heating and cooling business is looking for local homeowner in need to give them a new heating system ahead of the upcoming fall and winter. Callabresi Heating & Cooling is inviting the community to help identify a deserving  family through their Warm Hearts Program. It's a community initiative designed to provide and nstall a ...

5 days ago
A third Saline County Jail inmate undergoing court ordered treatment has escaped. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, 25-year-old Xavier Murrell escaped from a treatment facility in Wichita Sunday evening.  He disappeared from the DCCCA Inc. facility between 5:00 and 5:15. Murrell, who is from New Cambria, was transported to the facility on August 11th to ...

5 days ago
A Salina medical facility is welcoming a new  gastroenterologist. Dr. Chelsea Wuthnow has joined Mowery Clinic. According to the clinic, Dr. Wuthnow is a Salina native who is  returning to her hometown to practice medicine, raise her family, and continue a legacy of exceptional gastrointestinal care. Dr. Wuthnow will be the sole gastroenterologist at Mowery Clinic, marking ...

6 days ago
An independent consultant’s report on the overall operation of Salina Animal Services was released Friday. Outside industry expert Animal Shelter Services LLC performed the assessment over a period of three days, and compiled an 87 page report. The assessment comes after Animal Services Manager Monique Hawley and Operations Superintendent Andrea Murphy have been under scrutiny regarding shelter management ...

6 days ago
A legendary figure from Abilene’s Wild West past now has a permanent place in the community. A new Wild Bill Hickok monument was dedicated at Old Abilene Town Sunday afternoon. According to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau,  community members, visitors, history enthusiasts and members of the artist’s family gathered for the official dedication of the ...

6 days ago
A first of its kind event inspired by September 11th is planned at an area trail. The "Meadowlark March" will travel the Meadowlark Trail, which connects Lindsborg and McPherson.  The event will feature a 12.9 mile "ruck march", and a 2.2-mile family-friendly "reflective walk" along the Meadowlark Trail, honoring the 25th anniversary of the events of ...

7 days ago
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is raising tolls to fund a nearly $500 million investment in infrastructure, facilities, technology and operational improvements across the 236-mile Turnpike system. The plan is guided by a long-term needs assessment and reflects KTA's commitment to responsibly stewarding a transportation asset that has served Kansas travelers for 70 years. According to the ...

7 days ago
Flock is adding new security features to its surveillance system after multiple reports of police abusing the cameras. Flock uses AI to scan and collect data on license plates, which is shared by police departments across the U.S. The Georgia-based company's 120,000 black cameras record everything about your vehicle and that means you. Police departments across ...

1 week ago
There’s something new to discover at Solomon City Park, and visitors are invited to become part of it. 2026 Solomon High School graduate Caylee Cook recently completed a new mural at Solomon City Park before heading to Fort Hays State University this fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in art education. Completed in August, the new mural now ...

1 week ago
The largest energy provider in Kansas is warning of scammers. According to Evergy, scammers are targeting customers who use search engines and AI-powered search tools to find Evergy, placing fake ads that appear in search results for terms like “pay Evergy,” “Evergy bill” and “Evergy electric.” These advertisements are not from Evergy and may direct customers to fraudulent websites ...