Kendrick Calfee
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Past articles by Kendrick:
Saline County economy grew by 12.4% last year, reaching a record high
Economic growth in Saline County last year marks the highest growth of recent record; GDP grew by $341 million. → Read More
From psychologist to diesel technician: an unlikely career change proves possible
Samantha Ribaudo has had to overcome much in her life as a person with hearing impairments. Here's how she embraced an unlikely career change. → Read More
How decorating a bowling pin this month will support Saline County youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is bringing back its Pin and Ink Art Showcase to kickstart its big fundraising season. Here's how to participate. → Read More
Salina Area United Way tax assistance program begins in February
The Salina Area United Way is seeking additional volunteers for the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). → Read More
Meet Jax and Piper, Saline County's new K-9 therapy dogs
After a week-long training in Florida, two Saline County SROs partner with nationally certified K-9 Therapy Dogs. → Read More
Salina Tech awarded $1.8 M grant, seeking matching funds for new building
Salina Area Technical College has been awarded a grant to fund half the cost of a new building on campus. It now seeks out matching funds. → Read More
New policy at USD 305 outlines appropriate classroom displays, mirrors 'culture wars'
The USD 305 Board approved a new policy that outlines classroom displays are subject to control by the district. → Read More
Saline County residents can apply for program that aims to reduce energy bills
Low to moderate income families can apply for the Saline County Weatherization Program. Here's a guide to applying and specifics on income thresholds. → Read More
'A systematic failure': How local districts make up unmet special education funding statutes
Special education is expected to be a hot topic in the next legislative session after Kansas hasn't met its funding statute in more than a decade. → Read More
Looking for winter activities? Here's what to do in and around Salina this holiday season.
There is plenty of activities planned in and around Salina the next couple months. Here are a few of them. → Read More
Salina bike sharing program focuses on user friendly experience
KANcycle, a local bike sharing program, focuses on user-friendly experience → Read More
Saline County Sheriff warns public about recurring scam calls
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office is asking county residents to be alert for a recurring scam regarding bond money. → Read More
Making something out of nothing: welding students excel at Salina Public Schools
From student projects to state-of-the-art equipment, here's an inside look at the welding program at USD 305. → Read More
Salina Veterans Day Parade to march down Santa Fe this weekend
Interim Healthcare and Hospice, a home health and hospice provider in Salina, has organized a Veteran’s Day parade for this weekend. → Read More
Saline County buildings will light up green this week in support of veterans
Saline County Commission approved a measure that will illuminate its buildings green in support of military veterans. → Read More
Salina Central's Katelyn Rupe sets new course record in 5A state win
Sophomore Katelyn Rupe came in first and set the new course record at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence last weekend. → Read More
Salina sees positive economic impact through Kansas Wesleyan
A recent study shows Kansas Wesleyan University has an annual statewide economic impact of $46.4 million. → Read More
Saline County jail site hits halfway point in construction, $89M project on schedule
Construction is at its halfway mark at the new county jail. The Saline County Commission toured the site Tuesday. → Read More
Truckers make stop in Salina, talk impact of fuel costs
For about a week now, the average national and state gas prices have gone down, but not before truckers paid higher prices this summer. → Read More
Salina schools address chronic absenteeism in post COVID environment
Salina Public Schools saw a higher-than-normal chronic absenteeism rate last academic year. Here's how they're addressing it. → Read More