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Salina Man Drowned at Kanopolis Lake

Tuesday, August 1

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Salina man drowned Saturday afternoon at Kanopolis Lake in Ellsworth County.The body of 27 year old Gabriel Tristen Mora was recovered Sunday afternoon.The McPherson Fire Department sent their swift water rescue team to assist in the search for Mora,... Read More.

K-State Salina Campus Getting Millions to Address Pilot Shortage

Monday, June 12

SALINA, Kan. (KNS) — Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is receiving almost $5 million in federal funding to help address the national shortage of pilots. The money from Congress will go toward building a flight simulation center at the K-State... Read More.

Salina Tech Receives Major Donation Towards Start of New Industrial Maintenance Program

Monday, May 15

SALINA, Kan. – Salina Area Technical College is one step closer to adding a new industrial maintenance and automation program to its roster. Last week, Salina Tech President Greg Nichols announced a $400 thousand donation from the Sutherland Foundation towards the construction of a... Read More.

KC Wolf, Dan Meers, to Speak at Events in Moundridge, Salina

Thursday, April 27

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – Dan Meers, who is better known as KC Wolf the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, will be speaking at events next week in Moundridge and Salina. Meers, who has been the Chiefs' mascot for over 30 years and is a noted... Read More.

McPherson Area Swimmers Bring Home 1st in Salina South Meet

Monday, April 24

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - After finishing within the top three at every meet this season, the McPherson Girls were able to bring home gold for the first time on Friday, as they competed against ten other schools in a meet... Read More.

Bullpup Lady Swimmers Earn State Qualifying and Consideration Times in 2nd Place Finish in Salina

Friday, April 7

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - It was another impressive meet for the McPherson High Girls Swim team on Thursday, improving on 16 of their 22 times for a second place finish.Adyson Wiens recorded two new state consideration times in the 50... Read More.

Salthawk golfers take first in Salina

Wednesday, April 5

By Brad Hallier SALINA, Kan. - Senior Ty Adkins carded a 68 Tuesday, winning individual honors at the Salina Central Invitational, leading Hutchinson High to a team victory as well.Adkins was the only golfer to shoot under 70 and just one of two in the... Read More.

Bullpups Open the Season Shutting out Salina Central, Led by Simmelink’s Hat-Trick

Wednesday, March 22

By Grant Barrett, Ad Astra Radio SALINA, Kan. - The McPherson High Girls Soccer team opened the spring season on Tuesday, with a dominant performance against the Salina Central Mustangs, winning 9-0.Freshman Addison Shaft was given an early opportunity, and was in the right place... Read More.

Buhler Wrestling to be Well Represented at State in Salina

Sunday, February 19

BUHLER, Kan. – Buhler wrestling will be well represented at State this coming week with three girls and five boys advancing out of regionals.At last weekend’s Girls Regional at Wellington, freshman Kimber Crabbs nabbed the regional title at 105 with a 9-4 decision over... Read More.

MMS 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Teams Sweep Salina South on Monday

Wednesday, February 15

On Monday, the McPherson Middle School Basketball teams would sweep Salina South in both 7th & 8th Grade A and B-Team Basketball games.The 8th Grade A-Team would defeat Salina South 51-28 and following the game, MMS Head Coach Tyler Brown noted, “Tonight was a... Read More.

MMS 7/8 Grade Boys Basketball A-Team’s Defeat Salina Lakewood Thursday

Friday, January 27

The McPherson Middle School Basketball teams took on Salina Lakewood for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday, as both 7th and 8th grade A-Team’s were able to move to 3-1 on the season, while the B-Team’s suffered narrow losses to... Read More.

Salina Man Arrested for Distribution of Methamphetamine

Friday, January 20

SALINE COUNTY, Kan. – On Thursday afternoon, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a man for suspected distribution of methamphetamine. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the KBI and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office.At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Thursday,... Read More.