7 months ago
A new face is in a leadership role at Bethany College. According to the school, Hayley Samford is the new Director of Alumni Development & Engagement. In this role, Samford will lead efforts to strengthen connections with Bethany College alumni and foster a vibrant and engaged alumni community. With a wealth of experience in marketing, community engagement, ...

7 months ago
USA TODAY 10Best Readers confirmed what many already know: Abilene, Kansas, is one of the Best Historic Small Towns in the country. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, thanks to voters from around the world, Abilene earned the #3 spot in the Top 10 List. “Abilene’s consistent Top 10 ranking is a testament to our ...

7 months ago
Rolling Hills Zoo's first African pancake tortoise offspring has hatched. According to the zoo, this marks a significant milestone in the conservation efforts of this species, while also underscoring the successful breeding efforts and commitment to wildlife preservation at Rolling Hills Zoo. Known for their unique flat shells and gentle demeanor, Denny and Syrup, the zoo’s beloved ...

7 months ago
Gov. Laura Kelly flexed a veto pen to reject bills Friday prohibiting gender-identity health care for transgender youth, introducing a vague crime of coercing someone to have an abortion, and implementing a broader survey of women seeking abortion that was certain to trigger veto override attempts in the Republican-led House and Senate. The decisions by the ...

7 months ago
A reggae legend is coming to Salina. Burning Spear is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue, Burning Spear's impact on reggae music is profound. A true legend, Spear's legacy through his music is one of self-reliance and self-determination for the African diaspora. With a career spanning over six decades, his message remains on point ...

7 months ago
Between Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 8:00 AM, an unknown suspect(s) broke out a window on a Callabresi Heating and Cooling work van which was parked in the 1400 of Springfield Street, Salina, Kansas. Upon gaining entry to the van numerous tools were stolen. Some of the tools included a ...

7 months ago
A Texas man awaits sentencing after he pleaded guilty this week to federal charges linked to a two-year, million-dollar kickback scheme in Junction City. Court officials say 28-year-old Mercele Brooks pleaded guilty to a single count of accessory after the fact to laundering monetary instruments linked to a fraudulent customer-refund scheme run by more than more ...

7 months ago
Twenty-two teams from 15 Kansas schools will travel to Salina on Saturday with their sights set on winning a state title in the Kansas KidWind Challenge. To qualify for the event, each team placed first or second in their age division at one of six regional competitions held throughout the state. Saturday's competition will determine ...

7 months ago
Kansas motorists are shelling out a little more as they top off the tank. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular rose yesterday in the Sunflower State to $3.27, this as the corresponding national figure also inched upward to $3.63. The lowest gas prices continue to be found in Colorado, where the ...

7 months ago
A major overhaul of the Sunflower State's workers' compensation system is now Kansas Law. State officials say Governor Laura Kelly signed SB 430 - which raises the maximum workers' compensation threshold from 155 thousand dollars to 400 grand - on Thursday. Forty-five states reportedly impose no cap on lifetime benefits for permanently disabled workers. Authorities say Kansas ...

7 months ago
The Bethany College Criminal Justice Department hosted a tabletop exercise aimed at enhancing preparedness for an active threat scenario on the college campus. According to the school, the event, which took place on April 5, saw participation from various stakeholders including college representatives, Lindsborg city officials, and key figures from surrounding areas such as Ellsworth County, ...