7 years ago
A Kansas Wesleyan University student has been arrested in connection with alleged sex crimes, after two fellow female students reported sex assaults. According to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester, officers arrested 18 year-old Terrance Williams, from Garland, TX, after two KWU students detailed events of sexual assaults that happened on campus. Police say that the victims were ...

7 years ago
A $100,000 gift to Kansas Wesleyan University will help students who want to become teachers. According to the school, it has received a $100,000 gift from Jim ’77 and Charlotte Nelson that will benefit the university’s signature Teacher Education program, as well as a variety of student success initiatives. The Nelson family has a tremendous legacy ...

7 years ago
The Kansas State Wildcats are 1-0 in Big 12 Conference play. Voice of the Kansas State Wildcats Wyatt Thompson joined “In The Zone” on Wednesday to recap the 33-20 victory over the Baylor Bears. You can catch Wildcat Weekly with Wyatt every Wednesday between 6 and 7 pm on Sports Radio 1150 KSAL. The weekly chats are ...

7 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University and the Salina Tree Board invite the public to attend a program presented by climatologist Mary Knapp. “Monitoring Kansas Climate” will explore various networks for monitoring the weather and how that data contributes to our understanding of changes in climate in Kansas. As the state climatologist, Knapp occupies a unique position in the ...

7 years ago
An employment expo event for anyone looking for work, or for a career change, will be held in Salina this week. Multiple employers will set up booths at the Salina Central Mall on Thursday, accepting resumes and talking with prospective employees. Anyone looking for work is encouraged to attend. There will be a wide cross section ...

7 years ago
The Bethany College Music Department has seen a 31% increase in the number of new students in the music program from last year. Freshmen participating in ensembles last year was 13 students, and this fall the number has increased to 42 students. "This large increase in musicians is the result of a team effort at the ...

7 years ago
The Salina Animal Shelter is participating in an event this weekend in which shelter dogs will be available for free adoptions. Salina Animal Services will host a fee-waived adoption event in partnership with Money Automotive Center this Saturday. The agency will receive a $2,500 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ...

7 years ago
A combination of rain, and an ongoing construction project, prompted a power outage at a portion of a Salina school on Wednesday. According to USD 305, Salina South High School pods 200 and 300 experienced a power outage due to the rain and building construction. There is no safety issue and lights are operating in the ...

7 years ago
An investigation into alleged poaching in northwest Kansas is ending with charges being filed. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, throughout the summer Region 1 Game Wardens worked on an investigation in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Game Wardens. Antlers were seized as evidence. During the investigation it was found ...

7 years ago
A Salina man was jailed on multiple charges of theft from an auto parts store where he worked. Officers arrested 19-year-old Andrew Guebara on Tuesday after an investigation revealed he had been taking money from the cash drawer at O'Reilley Auto Parts, 2154 Planet Avenue. Police allege Guebara was grabbing an item off the store's shelf, ringing ...

7 years ago
Cheryl Rathbun, LSCSW, has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Clinical Officer for Saint Francis Community Services. Rathbun – whose 39-year career with Saint Francis spans leadership roles in social work and clinical services – will provide strategic direction on all clinical aspects of Saint Francis’ national and international initiatives.  “Saint Francis ...