3 years ago
A senior at Salina Central High School was surprised with a college scholarship worth up to $80,000. According to USD 305 Starlet Parham received a Rudd Scholarship, valued at $80,000,to attend Fort Hays State University. “Starlet has always been a leader in my classroom by the example she sets with her hard work and integrity,” said Sheila ...

3 years ago
A tree full of butterflies is the people's choice.  The Sculpture Tour Salina organization has announced the 2021 People’s Choice in the Salina Sculpture Tour program as Butterfly Tree” by Reven Marie Swanson. The Natural World has many observers and admirers from Bird Watchers, Farmers and Recreationalist. As a sculptor, Ms. Swanson seeks to put her ...

3 years ago
An ID left in the backyard of a nearby residence led police to a suspect involved in an alleged aggravated burglary. Anthony Langhorst, a 32-year-old man of Salina, is facing requested charges of aggravated burglary and felony theft stemming from the incident Wednesday night. Salina Police Capt. Gary Hanus tells KSAL News that officers were notified around ...

3 years ago
Two Salina radio stations are in a two-day effort to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Meridian Media radio stations Y 93.7 and FM 104.9 are hosting a two-day radiothon beginning Thursday to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All money collected during the radiothon will go to St. Jude, whose mission is to advance ...

3 years ago
For years, I've been a Partner in Hope for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. If I'm being frank, I was a Partner in Hope before I could afford it. My first Radiothon was in 2016, and at the time, I was working for the stations at an hourly wage of $7.50 an hour. I was ...

3 years ago
Two people were injured in an accident involving a fire department vehicle in McPherson on North Main Street. McPherson Police say as McPherson Fire Department units were responding to a fire north of the City of McPherson, a Ford F250 Super Duty fire unit responding with lights and sirens was involved in a collision with another ...

3 years ago
There have been 2 new COVID deaths in Saline County since Wednesday of last week and 23 new COVID cases. According to the Saline County Health Department, there are currently 60 active cases in the community. Salina Regional Health Center reports that 5 patients require hospitalization related to COVID-19. There have been 212 COVID related deaths overall. An additional ...

3 years ago
Kansas has won Site Selection Magazine’s 2021 Governor’s Cup for the state with the most economic development investment per capita in the country. According to the Kansas Governor's Office, This is the first time in state history that Kansas has received this national economic development award. “The Governor’s Cup demonstrates the extraordinary economic strengths of Kansas and ...

3 years ago
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In conjunction with it, Salina Regional Health Center is making available free kits to test for the cancer. According to the hospital, statistics say colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer found in both men and women. But fortunately colorectal cancer found early is often highly curable. In recognition of ...

3 years ago
Fort Hays State University’s Kansas Wetlands Education Center is planning a bird watching event. According to FHSU the wetlands center will hold a free birdwatching workshop at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12. Curtis Wolf, KWEC director, will lead the Birdwatching 101 class. The Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, where the KWEC is located, is well known as a birdwatching ...

3 years ago
A special food drive will benefit three Salina organizations. The City of Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center will host the Spring Recycling Generosity Donation Drive benefiting the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, Salina Animal Services and the Friends of the River Foundation’s Spring Spruce-up. This free event takes place Saturday, March 19th 2022, from 9:00 a.m. ...