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THARPS NAMED SWEDES NEXT HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH
LINDSBORG, KAN. – Bethany College and the Department of Athletics have announced Ayona Tharps as the new Head Volleyball Coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Ayona Tharps to Bethany College and our Swedes family,” said Dean of Athletics Laura Moreno. “From the moment we started talking, and throughout the entire hiring process, Coach Tharps’ energy was contagious. She prioritizes and values mentoring and developing student-athletes, both on the court and off, through her passion and knowledge of volleyball. Her experience and familiarity with the KCAC and the NAIA are an immediate benefit, as is her enthusiasm, knowledge, and willingness to grow and learn. Coach Tharps is a great fit for Bethany College and the Swedes volleyball program, and we are excited to see what the future holds!”
Car Thief Arrested
A suspected car thief is arrested after returning the vehicle to the victim’s home. Salina Police Captain Mike Miller tells KSAL News that 28-year-old Phoenix Leonard was taken into custody on Thursday after driving the missing car up to an apartment in the 2000 block of Hageman Avenue. Police...
Task force finds drugs, cash at central Kansas home
SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a central Kansas drug bust. Early Monday morning, a joint operation between the Saline County Drug Task Force and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) found more than three pounds of various types of drugs at a Salina home, according to Salina Police Capt. James Feldman.
County Planning Commission recommends solar moratorium
The Dickinson County Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a two-year moratorium on solar energy projects in the county. No solar projects are currently proposed or under consideration, making it the perfect time to impose a moratorium, said Planning and Zoning Director Tim Hamilton.
Why SM Hanson Festival Jam is going strong after four decades at Smoky Hill River Festival
What started as a way to get local bands exposure to a big stage of the Smoky Hill River Festival, the SM Hanson Festival Jam has now become a fan favorite event each year. In what can be described as organized chaos, the Festival Jam is a fast-paced, nonstop string of bands, playing around 12 minutes each to a crowd that reaches up to 13,000 people on Thursday night at the Eric Stein Stage.
“United, We Relay” to Fight Cancer
A fund-raising event to show support for those currently fighting cancer, and to remember those who lost the battle with cancer will be held in Salina. Saline County’s annual Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. The theme “United, We Relay!” represents the spirit of community and solidarity in the fight against cancer.
🎥Possible explosion at home in Salina
Salina Fire Department (SFD) staff responded to reports of an explosion in town shortly after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Five SFD engines and multiple emergency staff arrived at 400 block of South 10th Street to investigate a possible small explosion. The house appeared to have smoke billowing from...
Sheriff: Kan. man falsely accused of shooting his wife
SALINE COUNTY —A man accused of shooting his wife in the stomach is out of jail after a lengthy investigation by the Saline County sheriff's office. Just before 7:30p.m. Sunday May 26, deputies responded to a residence located at 10798 W. Watkins Road in rural Saline County for a report of a woman claiming to have been shot by her husband.
McPherson student among KU UGRA winners
LAWRENCE — This summer, ten University of Kansas students received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA). UGRA recipients are awarded a $1,000 scholarship for their work on mentored research and creative projects. Levi Cromwell, a senior from McPherson received an award for, “Quixote in the Classroom: KU’s Integrated Humanities Program,”...
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