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Little Sweden’s Big Car Show

Thursday, July 30

Shade filled Swensson Park in Lindsborg will be filled with over 100 classic automobiles for the Smoky Valley Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 1st. Multiple awards will be given to participants, including: Best Club Participation for the largest paid registration from a single club ... Read More.

Over 460 Confirmed Cases of Cyclospora

Thursday, July 30

Cases of the intestinal disease Cyclospora is trending up across the Sunflower State The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced this week that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 461. Symptoms of the virus include diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. KDHE says the number... Read More.

Rock The Plains 2026 Postpones Event to Spring 2027

Thursday, July 30

Rock The Plains 2026 officially announced Wednesday evening that the country music festival originally planned for August 7-8 in Alma, Kansas, has been postponed. According to Rock The Plains, the decision to postpone was not made lightly. “Before anything else, we want you to know that... Read More.

150 Election Workers Ready for Primary Day in Saline County

Thursday, July 30

It will take about 150 election workers to pull off Primary Election Day in Saline County. County Clerk and Elections Officer Jamie Doss tells Ad Astra News that August 4th will begin with 27 voting locations opening at 7am across Saline County. The tabulation will... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Extended

Wednesday, July 29

Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the extension of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy another week packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program offers complimentary admission to more than 230... Read More.

Parade Starts Tri-Rivers Fair on Wednesday

Wednesday, July 29

It will begin on Santa Fe with a parade and end at Salina Speedway with the Demolition Derby - the Tri-Rivers Fair is part of an All-American Summer in Salina with "Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights." The Parade along Santa Fe Avenue, will feature red,... Read More.

Highway Worker Killed in Saline County

Wednesday, July 29

A highway worker died after a pickup hit workers along I-135 in Saline County Tuesday morning. Troopers say a northbound Dodge Ram left the road, hit a parked vehicle, then overturned and struck five workers. Toby Marco of Abilene was killed. Two others were hospitalized with... Read More.

Three Day Grace Period Will Stand

Wednesday, July 29

The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling that reinstates the three-day grace period for returning mail-in ballots ahead of the August 4 primary election. The court denied Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s request to keep legislation ending the grace period. For now, mail-in ballots... Read More.

Saline County Mailing Estimated Property Tax

Wednesday, July 29

Beginning this week, Saline County property owners will receive a Notice of Estimated Taxes by mail. Officials say the notice is not a bill, and no payment is due at this time. It is being mailed for informational purposes only. The estimate reflects proposed tax... Read More.

Salina Symphony Announces Auditions for the 2026-2027 Season

Wednesday, July 29

The Salina Symphony, a regional orchestra located in north-central Kansas, is announcing auditions for the 2026-2027 season. Auditions for the following Salina Symphony positions will be held Wednesday September 2, and Thursday September 3, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Symphony Rehearsal Hall, 132 S.... Read More.

Author Covers Kansas Politics at Smoky Hill Museum

Tuesday, July 28

A First Thursday event in August at the Smoky Hill Museum will explore the push-and-pull, pattern of the Kansas state government Join Michael Smith, professor of political science at Emporia State, August 6 at 5:30, as he discusses his new book, Reform and Reaction. Tracing the... Read More.