1 year ago
A lucky bow-angler from Parsons has officially broken a 40-year state record for spotted gar in Kansas. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Michael Starr Jr. was fishing at Big Hill Reservoir in Labette County in late July when he successfully reeled in a 34.5-inch spotted gar weighing 7.98 pounds. The previous Kansas state ...

1 year ago
Professional and amateur photographers from across America will be in Abilene Friday to participate in a unique event on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad: a day-long railroad photography charter train. According to the railroad, 30 photographers have registered for the shoot, where the railroad’s prized steam locomotive, Santa Fe 3415, will be the star. The photo ...

1 year ago
The City of Salina is seeking a few good men, women, and youth willing to serve in various volunteer positions. According to the City, they are currently accepting expression of interest forms for vacancies that currently or will soon exist on the following citizen boards, commissions and committees: Accessibility Advisory Board Citizen-at-Large w/ a Disability Youth ...

1 year ago
Saline County will kick off the Saline County Digital Equity Initiative Grant and outline the grant process in a Zoom meeting on September 20, 2023, at 2 pm. According to the County, the program, backed by $100,000 from ARPA funds, aims to promote digital inclusivity and literacy within the county. Grants will range from $1,000 to ...

1 year ago
It’s all about family for Lori Brubaker ’08 – her own family and her Kansas Wesleyan University family. Over the years, they have blended into one for Brubaker, an assistant professor of teacher education at the institution. However, shortly after arriving on campus her freshman year at KWU in 2004, Brubaker wondered what the future held ...

1 year ago
The Salina USD 305 School District has saved taxpayers $4 million. According to the District, the $4,044,164 savings is the result of a strategic board-approved move to refinance bonds. In addition, the District’s outstanding bonds will be paid off two years ahead of schedule, with the final payment occurring in 2031. What is unique about this bond ...

1 year ago
For the eighth year in a row, Salina Area Technical College has been recognized as a Military Friendly® School by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. The Military Friendly® School designation is awarded based on both publicly available data sources and responses from a survey completed by each school. More ...

1 year ago
There could be a change coming to City Commission meetings in Salina as staff ponders the efficiencies of cutting the public forum to just twice a month. Right now commissioners meet every Monday with exceptions for a fifth Monday in a month and for any holidays that fall on Mondays. Salina City Manager Mike Schrage joined ...

1 year ago
A former Fort Riley Soldier was honored with our nation's highest military honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor. According to the Army, on September 11th 1st Infantry Division Soldiers were invited to participate in the Patriot Day and Welcome Home Parade for former Big Red One Soldier, Capt. Larry Taylor, our country's newest Medal of Honor ...

1 year ago
One of the most iconic bands in rock history is coming back to Salina. As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, legendary rockers KANSAS are extending their 50th Anniversary Tour and adding 20 more shows, including two in Salina. KANSAS will perform at the Stiefel Theatre, Friday and Saturday March 22nd and 23rd. The ...

1 year ago
Beginning this weekend, phones will be ringing across the Salina USD 305 school district area as a comprehensive survey of patron opinion will begin. According to USD 305, the survey will provide insight into what residents think about the district’s strengths, challenges, and other important issues. “This survey will give us an outstanding opportunity to hear from ...