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Salina Chamber CEO Named Ethan Corson’s Lt. Governor Running Mate

Wednesday, May 20

TOPEKA — Johnson County Sen. Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for governor turned Wednesday to a running mate with central and western Kansas roots and experience promoting economic and workforce development. Corson, who was endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, said... Read More.

Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina Partner to Develop Immersive Virtual Reality Space Simulation for Camp Programs

Tuesday, May 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Through a continued partnership between the Cosmosphere and Kansas State University Salina, a team of senior students led by Dr. Balaji Balasubramaniam, Dr. Annie Hoekman, and Dr. Michael Oetken, have developed an immersive virtual reality experience that will soon become part... Read More.

Buhler Girls Soccer Team Blanks Salina Central 8-0

Friday, May 15

The Buhler High School varsity girls soccer team posted an 8-0 shutout against Salina Central Thursday in Salina. The Crusaders, who have the fifth-best record in Kansas Class 4-1A at 9-4-2, host Wichita Collegiate (2-13) in a varsity-only match at 5 p.m. Friday at Crusader... Read More.

Buhler Varsity Girls Soccer Team Falls to Salina South

Saturday, May 9

The Buhler High School varsity girls soccer team dropped a 3-2 decision to Salina South Thursday at Salina Stadium. “Tough pill to swallow with this result,” said Buhler soccer coach Randall Rank, whose team dropped to 7-4-2. “The girls played extremely well and showed some really... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Golf Places 2nd in Salina Invitational

Wednesday, May 6

SALINA, Kan. - McPherson High School Boys Golf shrugged off their 21st-place day at the Hilst Invitational on Friday, May 1, by placing second in the Salina Invitational on Tuesday, May 5. FULL RESULTS Cole Cooper tied for 4th in the event, scoring 78 (+8) in... Read More.

Salthawk Softball Falls Twice to Salina Central

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High softball team swept Salina South last week but couldn't do the same against Salina Central on Tuesday at Fun Valley Sports Complex. Central swept the doubleheader, winning 13-1 and 13-4. Central improved to 16-2 and moved into second place in the Class 5A... Read More.

Salthawk Baseball Swept by Salina Central

Wednesday, April 29

The Hutchinson High baseball team was swept Tuesday in a doubleheader at Hobart-Detter Field, as Salina Central left town with 11-0 and 20-6 wins. Central improved to 17-1 and remained on top of the Class 5A West Regional standings. Hutchinson fell to 2-18. Friday, the Salthawks... Read More.

Salina Man Sentenced to Prison for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Tuesday, April 28

A Salina man has been sentenced to 78 months in federal Prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The United States Attorney's Office in Topeka said Douglas Harpster earlier pleaded guilty of one count of sexual exploitation of a minor after the ... Read More.

Bullpup Sports Roundup: Track & Field Shows Out in Abilene, Girls Swim Places 2nd in Salina

Monday, April 27

McPherson High School's Track & Field and Girls Swimming teams had a strong weekend, seeing multiple PR's and high finishes by both teams. TRACK & FIELD The Track & Field team had a strong day in Abilene on Friday, April 27, as the boys team placed... Read More.

Salina South Sweeps Salthawk Baseball

Saturday, April 25

The Hutchinson High baseball team fell in two games to Salina South on Friday at Hobart-Detter Field, The Cougars took the first game 14-1 and the second gamer 15-1. The losses dropped Hutchinson to 2-16 overall. The Salthawks return to action on Tuesday at home against... Read More.

Craft Homers Again as Salthawk Softball Sweeps Salina South

Saturday, April 25

Kohlbie Craft continued her strong season Friday for the Hutchinson High softball team, socking her 11th home run of the season in helping the Salthawks sweep a doubleheader at Fun Valley. The Salthawks won the first game 9-4 and the second game 6-3. They have... Read More.

Sterling Comes up Short in Salina

Friday, April 17

SALINA , Kan. – Sterling College women's tennis fell to Kansas Wesleyan University in rescheduled match that took place on Thursday, April 16. Danna Arroyo was able to secure the sole point for the Lady Warriors as the Coyotes won 6-1. Sterling started slow, losing the... Read More.