4 years ago
The USDA is investing $615,000 in the state of Kansas through a Salina-based business via a grant to increase American ethanol and biodiesel availability. According to Senator Roger Marshall's office, funds were made available to 24-7 Travel Stores through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). “Strong ethanol and biofuel industries increase marketing options for farmers and ...

4 years ago
A Salina non-profit organization whose mission is to combat child abuse has received a little help in the form of a donation. Child Advocacy and Parenting Services, or CAPS, was awarded a $10,000 grant from Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation. Schwan’s Corporate Giving Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on efforts to end hunger, promote ...

4 years ago
Kansas State University graduates' income-earning power continues to lead the state, making K-State the best educational value in Kansas, according to a recent national study. Financial technology company SmartAsset ranks the state's best college value based on return-on-investment comparisons of starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student retention rate and scholarships awarded among 10 Kansas colleges and ...

4 years ago
A man trying to flee from Newton Police in a vehicle is injured when he loses control of the car. The Kansas Highway Patrol says that 56-year-old Robert Benson, Kansas City, Mo., is injured when his car lost control, rolled on to its side, struck two trees, before coming to a rest on its wheels. Benson sustained ...

4 years ago
About 32 percent of Saline County residents have now been vaccinated against COVID-19. The goal is to vaccinate at least 70 percent. According to the Saline County Health Department, they have now vaccinated over 17,400 members of the community against COVID-19 thus far. Because of the availability of the vaccine now, the JC Penney vaccination site is ...

4 years ago
Kansas Wesleyan University is teaming up with Kansas State University’s Air Force ROTC. According to KWU, the partnership will allow accepted KWU students to fully participate in all KSU Air Force ROTC activities beginning in the fall 2021. Cadre members from KSU’s Manhattan-based detachment, AFROTC 270, will be on campus at KWU beginning in late April. “Here ...

4 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed controversial legislation known as the “ Transgender Sports Bill”.  The Governor issued the following statement: This legislation sends a devastating message that Kansas is not welcoming to all children and their families, including those who are transgender - who are already at a higher risk of bullying, discrimination, and suicide. “As ...

4 years ago
If you have any obsolete electronic or computer equipment taking up space you've been wanting to get rid of, there will be a place to take it. Salina’s annual electronic waste (e-waste) recycling event, hosted by the City of Salina and TechRemove, will take place at the Berkley Family Recreation Area – Runway, on Markley ...

4 years ago
A bank headquartered in Salina is expanding into Wichita.  The Bennington State Bank plans to build a full-service location in Wichita. According to the bank, their ninth location will open later this year and work is already underway. Construction is beginning on land purchased from Estancia Development on North Ridge Road. Krehbiel Architecture and Icon Structures are designing ...

4 years ago
Local grassroots artist, Mri-Pilar, will be the Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio Museum, 212 S. Main, Lindsborg, Sunday, April 25 to Saturday, May 29. Join Pilar’s workshop, Sat, May 22, 9:30AM to 12:30PM at the Red Barn Studio and create your own ‘UnClock.” Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members. Limit 6, all materials provided. The finished assemblage ...

4 years ago
Most Kansas counties are turning down new shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine. Sixty-two counties across the state will not get new vaccines this week because officials say not enough unvaccinated residents want the shot. As of Wednesday, nearly 37 percent of Kansas residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.