Salina Journal

The Salina Journal is a daily newspaper that comes out every morning in Salina, Kansas. Established in 1871, it serves readers in the north-central and north-western parts of the state. M. Olaf Frandsen is the current publisher, and the newspaper is owned by Harris Enterprises, which is located in Hutchinson, Kansas.

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Court allows transgender Kansans to change gender markers on driver's licenses

1 week ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd |Jack Harvel

The Kansas Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's injunction, allowing transgender Kansans to change gender markers on driver's licenses. The ruling stated that Attorney General Kris Kobach failed to demonstrate irreparable harm, a requirement for the injunction. The case stems from differing interpretations of a 2023 law defining sex based on reproductive anatomy at birth. The lawsuit will return to a different judge in Shawnee County District Court.
Check out which teams Kansas basketball will face this year during Big 12 Conference play

1 week ago | salina.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — With a Big 12 Conference announcement Thursday, Kansas basketball’s 18-game league slate for the upcoming campaign became more clear. Kansas will have home-and-home games during the 2025-26 season with Arizona, Iowa State and Kansas State. The Jayhawks’ home-only games will be against Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, TCU and Utah. The Jayhawks’ away-only games will be against Arizona State, UCF, Colorado, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia.
What Moran says about 'ongoing abuse of students' at Haskell University in Kansas

1 week ago | salina.com | Stacey Saldanha-Olson

A Department of Interior report found that a Bureau of Indian Education employee at Haskell sexually harassed students on the women's basketball team. A U.S. senator is demanding accountability and reform at Haskell Indian Nations University following a report on sexual harassment. Supervising staff at Haskell were aware of the harassment but failed to report it appropriately.
Kansas's 50501 and Women's March to have 'No Kings' protest at Statehouse

1 week ago | salina.com | Jack Harvel |Lori Comstock

Over 1,500 "No Kings" protests are planned nationwide for June 14, coinciding with President Trump's birthday. The Topeka protest will include music, speakers, and a march through downtown. Various groups are organizing transportation to the Topeka protest from across Kansas. Protests are also planned internationally in opposition to what organizers perceive as Trump's authoritarian tendencies.
Evergy wants to increase rates $196M. Here's what to know and how to speak out

2 weeks ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

Evergy has filed a request with the Kansas Corporation Commission to increase electric rates for its Kansas Central customers. If approved, the average residential customer would see their monthly bill increase by about $13.05, or 10%. Public hearings are scheduled for June 11 in Wichita and June 16 in Topeka, with a final KCC decision expected by Sept. 29. Evergy is asking Kansas utility regulators for permission to raise electric rates, increasing how much customers pay to the monopoly each month.
From Topeka neighborhood to Kansas farms, this program promotes digital skills

2 weeks ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced $2.3 million in funding for digital skills training and workforce readiness programs across the state. The Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans program is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Projects include a community tech hub in Topeka, a digital agriculture navigator program at Kansas State University, and digital literacy initiatives for refugees and immigrants.
Kansas baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald is ‘on the cusp’ of an extension, Jayhawks’ AD says

2 weeks ago | salina.com | Jordan Guskey

LAWRENCE — Kansas baseball launched itself back into the national conversation this season with its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2014, and KU appears close to rewarding coach Dan Fitzgerald for that effort. Travis Goff, the Jayhawks’ athletic director and vice chancellor, revealed during a Kansas Athletics Board of Directors meeting on Friday they are close to an extension with Fitzgerald.
Kansas lawmakers failed to reauthorize senior lifetime hunting and fishing pass

2 weeks ago | salina.com | Jason Alatidd

Kansas lawmakers failed to reinstate the senior lifetime hunting and fishing license after its expiration. The bill to reinstate the license was tied to a controversial provision restricting nonresident waterfowl hunting. Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed the combined bill, citing concerns about limiting nonresident hunting. The veto was not overridden, leaving both the senior license and waterfowl hunting provisions unaddressed.
Royals call up minor league slugging sensation Jac Caglianone

3 weeks ago | salina.com | Steve Gardner

Power-hitting prospect Jac Caglianone is set to make his major league debut with the Kansas City Royals. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, who starred collegiately at Florida, was officially promoted on Monday after just 79 games in the minors. The left-handed slugger is a natural first baseman, but he has seen time in the minors this season in the outfield – an area where the Royals have been among the least productive in the major leagues.
Kansas State baseball vs. Houston Christian highlights: Wildcats avoid elimination

3 weeks ago | salina.com | Arne Green

Kansas State's baseball season is not over just yet. The Wildcats bounced back from a first-round loss, using one big inning and a pitching gem from starter Lincoln Sheffield to turn back Houston Christian, 7-4, in their NCAA Austin Regional elimination game Saturday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, Texas. Sheffield (7-4) threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings for the win, and the Wildcats scored four times in the third inning to blow the game open on a three-run homer by Keegan O'Connor.