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Salina City Commission Approved Additional Cost for Smoky Hill River Log Jam Removal

Monday, October 13

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission has approved an $800,000 contract amendment with Diehl Enterprises to remove the log jam in the Smoky Hill River. The city had originally in late July approved a contract with Diehl to remove the log jam resulting... Read More.

Bullpup Football Mounts Comeback over Rose Hill to Win 4th Straight

Saturday, October 4

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School Football defeated Rose Hill 37-35 following a come-from-behind effort to win their fourth straight game.McPherson (4-1) trailed 28-7 towards the end of the first half after a pair of turnovers turned into points on the board for Rose Hill... Read More.

Buhler Boys Soccer Squad Shut Out by Rose Hill

Friday, October 3

The Rose Hill Rockets improved their record to 11-0 with a 4-0 victory over Buhler in an Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League matchup Thursday at Crusader Stadium in Buhler.Buhler dropped to 5-6.Buhler plays road games Tuesday at Classical School of Wichita and next Thursday... Read More.

Dylan Schmidt Records 100th Win at Andale, Indians Rout Rose Hill

Saturday, September 20

ROSE HILL, Kan. — 13 seconds.That’s all it took for Andale to score and never look back in a 53-13 victory over Rose Hill at Rocket Stadium on Friday night. The win improved Andale to 3-0 on the season and head coach Dylan Schmidt... Read More.

Smoky Hill River Festival Seeking Button Art Designs for 50th Festival

Thursday, August 28

SALINA, Kan. — Salina Arts and Humanities is seeking local artists to design the button that will celebrate 50 years of the Smoky Hill River Festival next year.Among submission criteria for the button, artists are encouraged to include the number 50 in their design.... Read More.

Matthew Boyd Sharp for 11th win, Cubs Blank Royals and Rich Hill 6-0

Wednesday, July 23

CHICAGO (AP) - Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had... Read More.

Salina Fire Discourages Burning of Smoky Hill River Log Jam

Tuesday, July 22

SALINA, Kan. — The City of Salina and the Salina Fire Department issued a statement Tuesday in regards to suggestions the log jam along the Smoky Hill River near Bill Burke Park be burned. This idea has picked up a lot of traction on... Read More.

Royals Calling Up 45-Year-Old Pitcher Rich Hill from Minors for a Start Against the Cubs

Tuesday, July 22

CHICAGO (AP) - The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill from the minors for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors.Hill has been at Triple-A Omaha after joining the Royals... Read More.

Salina Fire Responds to Fire along Smoky Hill River North of Bill Burke Park

Saturday, July 19

SALINA, Kan. — Salina firemen were called late Saturday morning to a fire involving a log jam along the Smoky Hill River north of Bill Burke Park.Responding crews found the main log jam untouched, but a smaller pile of logs on the west bank... Read More.

Bat Cats split league doubleheader in Rose Hill

Wednesday, July 2

The Great Bend Bat Cats split a Tuesday doubleheader with the Wichita Wildcats in Rose Hill, dropping the first game 7-5 and winning the second game 4-0.Both games were seven innings.The Bat Cats led the first game 5-2 going to the last inning when... Read More.

Smoky Hill River, Mulberry Creek Under Flood Warnings

Tuesday, June 17

Flood Warnings have been posted for the Smoky Hill River at Lindsborg, Mentor and New Cambria and for Mulberry Creek at Salina. At the latter three points the river will be close to the flood of record.At Lindsborg, minor flooding is forecast. The Smoky... Read More.

2A Regional Track & Field: Ellinwood Girls 2nd, Boys 3rd at Hill City

Friday, May 23

The Ellinwood track and field teams had a good showing at the KSHSAA 2A Regional in Hill City on Thursday. The day was highlighted by freshman Reagan Wirtz capturing three gold medals, winning the 100m, 200m and long jump on the girls side. Sterling... Read More.