Fort Riley has updated its access control system called Automated Installation Entry for non-Department of Defense Identification cardholders. There is no change in access procedures for current DoD ID cardholders nor for anyone under age 18. For visitors to Fort Riley who do not have a DoD identification card, a state-issued REAL ID compliant driver’s license may be used as an authorized cre...
Western to Begin Production in NC Kansas A veteran actor who has been seen in westerns including “Gunsmoke” and “Yellowstone”, and an actress known for her role in “The Waltons” will star in a film which will be shot in North Central Kansas this summer. According to project owners, Sod and Stubble, LLC., Buck Taylor and Mary McDonough head the list of cast members to star in “Sod ...
The Salina Police Department arrested a 71-year-oLd man for stabbing a 26-year-old woman in the back at a Salina Walmart. Salina police said about 11:46 a.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the reported stabbing. At the store, they found the wounded woman. At the scene, police said officers were directed to a man accused of committing the crime. Police arrested that man, identified as 71-year-old...
Employees of Memorial Health System (MHS) wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of February. Employees make a donation, of at least $5, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $675 was presented to Abilene High School students Scarlett Randolph and Jacobi Robinson. The students will be performing as part of the 2023 H...
BEST HISTORIC SMALL TOWN WINNERS ANNOUNCED In his Homecoming Speech, Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “The proudest thing I can claim is that I am from Abilene.” And, thanks to a recent announcement from USA TODAY, Abilene is giving Ike another reason to be proud of his hometown. For the second year in a row, Abilene, Kansas, is named runner-up in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Contest...
Free colorectal cancer screening kits available in March (March 1, 2023) – 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 national Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, 900 free colorectal cancer screening kits are being made availabl...
RE: Chapman Archery Wins Clearwater Bullseye Shoot Chapman Archery won top school honors at the Clearwater Bullseye Shoot on February 25th in Clearwater, Kansas. One hundred and thirteen archers competed in the tournament representing Andover, Clearwater, Herington, Chapman, and Prairie Hills Middle School of Hutchinson. In the team competition, Chapman won first place in both the high schoo...
A large amount of methamphetamine and multiple guns were seized as part of a muti-agency drug case in Russell. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday morning the KBI, the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, the Russell Police Department, the Kansas Highway Patrol, and the Barber County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people for suspected distribution of methamphetamine and fir...
A measure to create a flat income tax for Kansas residents is moving ahead in the state senate. Senate Bill 169, championed by Republican Senate President Ty Masterson, would create a 4.75 percent, flat income-tax rate. The Kansas Reflector reports after a debate that turned bitter when a Democratic senator proposed a graduated income tax system, the Kansas Senate voted for a 4.75% flat income tax...
The 58th Annual Mid America Farm Expo returns to Salina in March. Agriculture companies from across the Midwest will be exhibiting their products at Tony’s Pizza Events Center and Saline County Livestock & Expo Center Wednesday March 22nd through Friday 24th. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, approximately 250 exhibits will be on display showing the latest in farm technolog...
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