6 months ago
Dave Lindsey Dave Lindsey spent five seasons as the Salina Central boys basketball coach, but most certainly left his mark during that time. The Mustangs made three state tournament appearances in Lindsey's five years, including a Class 4A state title in 1975. Central lost to Central Kansas League rival McPherson in the 1974 state title game, then ...

6 months ago
The state basketball tournament in Kansas will look a little different. Among other things, over the next two years games will be played at just four locations each year, combining classes. The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament format and sites have been selected for the next two seasons.  According to the organization, in 2026, the 1A Division I semifinals and finals will ...

7 months ago
Bethany College has announce its  2025 Alumni & Athletic Hall of Honor Awards, celebrating the achievements and lifelong impact of outstanding alumni, coaches, and athletes. An event will take place on Friday, October 17 from 4–6pm at Lindquist Hall in the Wallerstedt Library. Tickets will be available for purchase at bethanylb.edu/alumni-awards. According to the school, this annual tradition ...

7 months ago
Kansas legislative committee is extending the deadline for the Chiefs and Royals to decide on a stadium financing plan from the state. The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Committee has unanimously approved the extension to use bonds to cover 70-percent of a new stadium's cost if the two teams decide to relocate to the state. The new deadline is ...

7 months ago
Kansas State junior linebacker Austin Romaine and senior tight end Will Swanson earned nods on the 2025 Preseason All-Big 12 team as voted on by media representatives who cover the league, the conference office announced Monday. Both players are coming off All-Big 12 seasons as Romaine earned second-team honors and Swanson was an honorable mention pick. A product of Hillsboro, Missouri, ...

7 months ago
Salina South High School is excited to announce Samantha Huffstickler as the new Head Softball Coach of the Cougars, pending board approval. Coach Huffstickler has spent the past three seasons with Kansas Wesleyan University softball, primarily working with the pitching staff and infielders. During that time, the Coyotes’ pitching staff improved to an overall 3.18 ERA ...

7 months ago
The Royals are well aware of where they stand at the halfway point of the MLB season, especially after a disappointing month of June. Winning just one of 13 games at Kauffman Stadium over the past month has caused alarm, both inside and outside the clubhouse. Looking up at the Detroit Tigers and their 11.5-game lead ...

7 months ago
With the World Baseball Classic less than a year away, USA Baseball continues to load its roster with the best players in the sport. Thursday morning, Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. announced his commitment to play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. At just 25 years old, Witt will be playing in his ...

7 months ago
FINAL: WEST 26 EAST 8 Since 1974, The Kansas Shrine Bowl showcases some of the best high school football talent in the state while raising money for Shriner's Children's Hospital. Saturday's high school football showcase again took place at Memorial Stadium in Dodge City. Historically, the West All-Stars have experienced more success, leading the all-time series 31-18 with two ...

8 months ago
Katelyn Rupe after her record-breaking performance- Photographed by Huey Counts A recent graduate of Salina Central and one of the most decorated distance runners in Kansas, Katelyn Rupe set a new standard for the state on Saturday night. Just one week after capping her high school career at the state track championships, Rupe returned to the track ...

8 months ago
Brea Vidrine congratulates Breckon Webb rounding the bases- Photographed by Brittany Pappada, Salina 311 Salina South head softball coach, Brea Vidrine, has announced her resignation from the program. Coach Vidrine did an outstanding job leading the Cougar softball program for the past five seasons. The program had an overall record of 80-45 during that span, including ...