7 years ago
Expectations are funny in sports. The New England Patriots were supposed to go undefeated this year. The Kansas State Wildcats finally had the pieces to compete for a potential College Football Playoff appearance. The Kansas Jayhawks weren't supposed to be the worst team in the Big 12 Conference. Nope, nope and nope. The Kansas City Chiefs are the ...

7 years ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is ready to celebrate its namesake's birthday.  Several events are planned to celebrate Dwight D. Eisenhower's 127th birthday which is October 14th.. VFW Vigil - Friday 10/13 - 4:30 p.m. (ends at 7:00 a.m.10/14) VFW posts from across the state will stand vigil overnight at the burial site of the President. ...

7 years ago
Homecoming festivities over the weekend at Fort Hays State University included the dedication of a new technology center. According to the school, the new state-of-the-art Center for Applied Technology building is home to industrial technology, technology and engineering teacher education, as well as the art studio of sculpture, blacksmithing and foundry. The 58,000-square-foot, two story facility was ...

7 years ago
The heated topic of climate change, its relevance and reported impact is making its way to the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus. “Climate Change: A Critical U.S. National Security Assessment” will be thoughtfully discussed at noon Thursday, Oct. 12 in the campus’s College Center Conference Room with retired brigadier general Chris King leading the presentation. King ...

7 years ago
Since 2006, law enforcement officers, fire fighters and EMTs in Salina have come together every October to raise money for local families in need. Among other things, a charity flag football game has been played. In 2014, the Salina Guns and Hoses organization was formed. In the past two years, Salina Guns and Hoses has raised ...

7 years ago
Many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they've earned. According to the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans organization, there is so much to know, and so many changes from one year to the next. To help answer questions, local members of the DAV will present a veterans information seminar in Salina. The seminar is from 7:00 p.m. to ...

7 years ago
The City of Salina will be conducting curbside leaf collection from Nov. 6 to Dec. 29, weather permitting. Participant Guidelines and Information Rake and pile leaves between the curb and sidewalk. If no sidewalk exists, pile leaves directly behind the curb. There will be no collection of leaves in the alleys. Don’t rake or blow leaves ...

7 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan had the cards stacked against the Coyotes. Seven turnovers, three different quarterbacks and penalties all were negatives on Saturday night. It didn't matter. After trailing 35-14 in the third, Wesleyan roared back to stun McPherson 42-35 in overtime in front of a packed crowd for homecoming at the Graves Family Sports Complex. McPherson was locked in early. ...

7 years ago
The Bethany Swedes had a business trip go bad Saturday afternoon in Leavenworth, as they fell 33-29 to University of Saint Mary. Barely a year old, and still sporting its new car smell, Charles J. Berkel Memorial Stadium provided an electric atmosphere on Homecoming for the Spires. After a Bethany punt, Saint Mary freshman running back Rhyler ...

7 years ago
A first ever animal adoption event in Salina was a big success Saturday. A planned three hour event was cut short after an overwhelming response in which every dog and cat was adopted. The Salina Animal Shelter, using a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, partnered with Subaru and Money ...

7 years ago
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred Friday evening in Barber County. According to the agency at approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Barber County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a male subject threatening individuals with a gun outside a bar on Main St. in Sun City. When they arrived, ...