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The Eisenhower, Roosevelt, and Truman Presidential Libraries are planning their third annual emerging scholars symposium to commemorate D-Day. The 2023 theme is “Difficult Decisions: Beyond the Battlefield.” This symposium seeks to explore decisions influencing World War II not related to combat strategy and tactics. Our goal is to enhance the future of WWII scholarship by examining ...

2 years ago
High school students from across the State of Kansas are participating this week in the 2023 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas. The event is Sunday, June 4, through Saturday, June 10, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. According to the American Legion, the Kansas Boys State program includes students who have just ...

2 years ago
The last chance to save a little money by purchasing a Smoky Hill River Festival wrist band in advance is quickly approaching. Advance wrist band sales for the 47th Smoky Hill River Festival officially began May 1st and continue through Tuesday, June 6th. Admission to the River Festival is by weekend wristband ,$15 in advance, $20 ...

2 years ago
In the nonelection timeframe spanning Jan. 1, 2021, to Dec. 31, 2022, members of the Kansas Senate took more than $1 million from political action committees, special interest groups, large corporations or businesses, and out-of-state donors. Only 11% of all 40 senators’ campaign contributions came from individual citizens living in Kansas. One Senator, J.R. Claeys ...

2 years ago
The June list of Salina's Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The June list went online Saturday. Those on the new list are wanted for crime that include among others aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, failure to register as an offender, unlawful restraint, fleeing and ...

2 years ago
In response to the pressing issue of gender-based violence (GBV) and its impact on workplaces and rural communities, Fort Hays State University is proud to announce the launch of the Economic Justice and Advocacy Certificate program. This innovative program aims to equip professionals in business management and human resources with the skills and knowledge to ...

2 years ago
Childcare is wrapped in a sticky web of issues affecting growth and quality of life improvements in Salina and Saline County. Local leaders agree money is the biggest need to improve daily care for children. They’re relying on collaboration and a deep sense of community to offer higher wages for childcare professionals, and create more slots ...

2 years ago
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran found sufficient merit in the negotiated debt-ceiling bill to join the bipartisan majority voting in favor, while U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall voted against the deal because it didn’t include funding to enhance security at the border with Mexico. The Kansas Republicans split on the legislation sent to President Joe Biden after the ...

2 years ago
UPDATE: Salina Police say the individuals involved in this incident have been identified. The Salina Police Department wishes to thank those in the public who provided tips. _ _ _ ORIGINAL: Salina Police are seeking tips in a vandalism case. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Monday, May 29th, officers ...

2 years ago
The current statute of limitations on criminal sex crimes against children will lapse next month throughout the Sunflower State. This according to state lawmakers, who passed legislation to that effect this spring. Authorities say Kansas currently imposes no statutes of limitations for murder, terrorism and rape. Effective July 1st, criminal sex crimes against children will be added ...

2 years ago
The Symphony at Sunset D -Day Commemoration Concert returns on Saturday. According to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the annual Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert will be held this Saturday on the grounds of the facility in Abilene. This outdoor event will feature live music from the Salina Symphony, the Fort Riley 1st Infantry ...