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Stream Advisory Rescinded for Smoky Hill River, East of Salina

The stream advisory for Smoky Hill River issued on March 19 has been rescinded by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The advisory was issued due to operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment Facility, which according to KDHE,...

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River.The stream advisory is the result of operational issues at the Salina Wastewater Treatment...

Smoky Valley Qualifies Four for 4A State Wrestling

The Smoky Valley Vikings boys wrestling team competed at the 4A Regional in Abilene on Saturday.  For the day, the Vikings qualified four individuals for the 4A State Tournament at Tony’s Pizza Events Center in Salina on February 28 and March 1.  Leading the...

Pratt Wins Two at Home Against Smoky Valley

PRATT, Kan. – In the second to last doubleheader of the regular season, the Smoky Valley Vikings hit the road on Friday night to face the Pratt Greenbacks.  Pratt got the sweep on their Senior Night, winning the girls game by five and running...

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun.Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday.As part of...

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.“We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,”...

Hillsboro Takes Two at Smoky Valley

LINDSBORG, Kan. – In another Central Kansas League doubleheader on Tuesday night, the Hillsboro Trojans picked up two wins over Smoky Valley.  In the girls contest, Hillsboro used a strong second quarter to create separation and in the boys game, the Trojans got off...

Smoky Valley Girls Finish 5th, Boys 6th at Sterling Invitational

STERLING, Kan. – The Smoky Valley Viking basketball teams competed in the Sterling Invitational Tournament last week and with mixed results, the girls finished in 5th Place and the boys took 6th Place for the week.GirlsSmoky Valley opened the tournament on Tuesday with a...