6 years ago
The most popular professional wrestling organization in the world is returning to Salina. The WWE is coming to the Tony's Pizza Events Center. According to the venue, WWE Live will  make a return on Memorial Day, Monday May 2th. Scheduled matches include among others: AJ STYLES VS. RANDY ORTON SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH - WWE SMACKDOWN WOMEN’S ...

6 years ago
Kansas officials are reacting to the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's findings in the Russia probe. Kansas Senator Jerry Moran tweeted "special Counsel Mueller concluded there was no collusion and, along with DOJ, determined no obstruction. With this investigation behind us, we must work to address the many issues facing our nation with less division ...

6 years ago
The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation will host a webinar, “Drones in Ag: Harvesting Drone Data to Improve Performance,” on Tuesday, March 26, at 10:30 a.m. The webinar is co-hosted by Kansas Farm Bureau and will feature two presentations – the first from Microsoft FarmBeats hardware researcher Zerina Kapetanovic detailing the FarmBeats system and ...

6 years ago
Approximately 300 companies from around the United States will be exhibiting their products at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center beginning Tuesday. The Mid America Farm Expo will feature about 325 exhibits showing the latest in farm technology, machinery, equipment and supplies. The Expo has grown to be one of the ...

6 years ago
Some of the best musicians in the world are converging on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University this week, in collaboration with the Salina Symphony.  The 2019 KWU International Music Festival begins on Tuesday. According to the school, a half dozen countries will be represented. International Faculty representing countries: Canada Japan Italy Russia England United States ...

6 years ago
Family, friends, and former colleagues are mourning the loss of former Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski, who passed away on Saturday. The 76-year-old Kochanowski, the longest serving sheriff in the history of Saline County, passed away at his home following an illness. Kochanowski retired after 20 years as Saline County Sheriff on January 6th, 2017. He spent ...

6 years ago
It was a celebration of spring, and the art of the waffle in Lindsborg on Saturday. Visitors strolled through the downtown area enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of Våffeldagen. The event featured hot waffles, waffle-y savories and sweets, waffle games, and waffle photo ops around the town. Våffeldagen truly was all things waffles. Local residents dress ...

6 years ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is mourning the loss of one of the its iconic and beloved species, Motomba, an African lion. According to the zoo, Motomba had to be humanely euthanized on Friday due to complications from a long term illness. “He was a marvelous ambassador for his kind and helped stimulate the conservation of this endangered species”, ...

6 years ago
Salina has landed another state event. According to the Visit Salina organization, Salina was selected to host the 2019 NBC Hap Dumont 9U State Championship Baseball Tournament July 11-14 at the East Crawford Recreation Area. Eric Blasdel, NBC Hap Dumont Baseball cited the following reasons as to why Salina was selected. “Salina has the professional expertise, facilities, ...

6 years ago
Bethany is preparing for a visit from a bishop. According to the college, Rev. Bishop Michael Rinehart, Bishop of the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is scheduled to visit Bethany College on Wednesday, March 27, and Thursday, March 28. As a part of the college’s five-year strategic plan, Bethany, ...

6 years ago
Police took a Salina man into custody after he allegedly punched a woman and threatened her 5-year-old son. According to Police Captain Paul Forrester, 33-year-old Carlton Solton, Jr., was arrested on Thursday after his girlfriend told officers about the physical abuse she underwent during the past couple of days. Police say a friend of the 29-year-old victim ...