4 years ago
It's pomp and circumstance time again at Kansas State University with the return of formal commencement ceremonies this spring. The in-person ceremonies will honor all university graduates from 2020 as well as graduation candidates for May and summer 2021. The ceremonies are not open to the public, with entry by ticket only. The graduates/graduate-to-be could invite up to ...

4 years ago
Saturo Okada, senior in professional pilot at Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus, is one of 12 students receiving the university's Dean of Student Life Outstanding Senior Award. Inaugurated in 1999, the award recognizes seniors on the Manhattan and K-State Polytechnic campuses for their significant contributions to student life during their time at K-State. When Julie Rowe, diversity, ...

4 years ago
The month of April was generally cooler, and drier for most of Kansas. The National Weather Service in Wichita has compiled some highlights from its three primary climate sites: Wichita, Salina, and Chanute. Wichita Eisenhower Airport * The monthly average temperature of 55.2 degrees was 0.9 degrees cooler than normal. * Warmest temperature was 83 degrees on the 11th, ...

4 years ago
Salina Public Schools Sunday afternoon honored retiring faculty and staff members, recognized individuals who have completed 25 years of service, and recognized three master teachers. At the event held at Salina Stadium USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline spoke briefly, before then calling forward individually each of those who were honored. Retiring staff members who were recognized include: ...

4 years ago
A couple of departments at Bethany College are teaming up to host a unique camp this summer. According to the school in Lindsborg, the Bethany Criminal Justice and Physics Departments will be co-hosting a Traffic Collision Reconstruction summer camp this year. The camp will cover topics such as how investigators are able to determine a vehicle’s speed ...

4 years ago
A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 70 west of Salina sent three people to the hospital Saturday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F250 Super Duty pickup was headed west on Interstate 70 near the Brookville exit. For an unknown reason the driver lost control. The truck entered the median sideways where it ...

4 years ago
A curious crowd gathered in Downtown Salina Saturday to celebrate one of the most successful community events of its kind. The 2021 version of SculptureTour Salina was unveiled. The 19 new sculptures which were unveiled are from 13 different artists traveling from seven different states. The new tour did not disappoint. Sculptures range from the very small ...

4 years ago
Kansans will have more time to get a travel-compliant Real ID driver's license -- a lot more time. The Department of Homeland Security announced  it's delaying full implementation of the law until May 3rd, 2023. The deadline had been October 1st of this year. The federal Real ID Act requires standardized criteria for driver's licenses and other ...

4 years ago
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America’s pandemic response was awarded the platinum award from the Hermes Creative Awards competition. The 2021 Art is Ageless® calendar, featuring artwork by seniors ages 65 and older received a gold award in the competition. According to the organization, in response to the pandemic, they created a new Media Room at www.PresbyterianManors.org/media-room featuring ...

4 years ago
The May 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 April list generated nearly a dozen arrests and one crime stoppers reward was paid out. Those on the May list are wanted for crimes which include among other things felony 1st degree ...

4 years ago
A Kansas angler’s prized catch may actually be worth a prize this spring and summer. The first-ever Great Kansas Fishing Derby will run May 1st to July 31st with at least 500 specially tagged fish located in up to 37 public waterbodies in Kansas. The Great Kansas Fishing Derby is sponsored by the Kansas Department ...