3 years ago
Two people were killed when a vehicle reported stolen in Texas crashed while fleeing law enforcement in Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, on Wednesday at approximately 11:17am, a trooper initiated a traffic stop on northbound U-75 Highway at milepost 98 in Coffey County. The vehicle, a red Ford F-150, was stolen as a result ...

3 years ago
With summer fun comes summer-related hazards for our pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. "Summer is a time for all to enjoy, and by following these precautions, you and your pet will be able to enjoy it safely and to the fullest," said Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the Veterinary Health Center in the ...

3 years ago
The Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force will make a stop in Salina at it embarks on a statewide community engagement tour to discuss the challenges communities face in supporting children through their earliest years. The task force, created by Governor Laura Kelly’s first executive order of her second term, is charged with reviewing Kansas’ early ...

3 years ago
Members of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission have been hard at work examining several staff recommendations related to complex natural resource challenges. From increased hunting pressure during the Sunflower State’s waterfowl seasons to declining numbers of wild turkeys nationwide, staff from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are working diligently to present Commissioners with ...

3 years ago
The Kansas Corporation Commission is giving its approval to a large transmission line project. Invenergy Transmission will construct 370-miles of a transmission line through the state. Construction on the project could start late next year. The KCC  says the transmission line will run through Kansas and a converter station in Ford County then thread through Missouri, Illinois, and ...

3 years ago
The Salina Public Library has a new person in a new position.  Allyson Walker is the Head of Fundraising and Development. Walker was raised in Lindsborg, Kansas, graduated from Smoky Valley High School, and in 2018, received her Marketing degree from Emporia State University. Walker focused on fulfilling her mission of helping people, leading her to ...

3 years ago
The Salina USD 305 School District is planning another  mini job fair. According to the district the mini job fair will take place on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Operations Center Conference Room on 1835 S. Broadway. This job fair offers a unique opportunity for those interested in joining the district’s team ...

3 years ago
A Salina man is facing numerous drug charges after a SWAT team used a search warrant at his home Monday morning. According to Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, officers set up a perimeter in the 400 block of Baker Street to execute a "high risk" search warrant. Authorities deemed it high risk - because they believed the ...

3 years ago
The Courtyard Gallery in Lindsborg will have a Grand Re-Opening this week. According to the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau,  the event is planned on Friday from 10:00am-6:00pm at 125 N. Main St. “The Preview Day went really well. We were thrilled to see the enthusiastic support for our new ‘sales gallery’ concept where we promote Kansas ...

3 years ago
Two people are injured following a helicopter crash in Pratt County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says that a helicopter ran out of fuel and crashed in a wheat field about five miles south of Pratt on Sunday. The pilot and passenger were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

3 years ago
An area charitable foundation has awarded over $50,000 in grant funding. During its spring grant cycle, the Post Rock Community Foundation awarded over $50,000 to 14 projects in the communities that make up Unified School Districts 298 and 299. The following organizations received funding: City of Lucas,$5,000 to support the material and labor costs for the ...