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Kansas State Fair Adopts New Dog Leash Policy to Enhance Safety on Fairgrounds

Tuesday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has adopted a new Dog Control Policy requiring all dogs on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to be under the physical control of their owner or handler while on the property. The policy is designed to enhance the... Read More.

Tri-Rivers Fair Week

Monday, July 27

It’s Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights at this year’s Tri-Rivers Fair July 29th - August 2 in Salina. The parade down Santa Fe Ave. gets the fair started on Wednesday evening. New to the fair this year will be a Zoo Wildlife Quest at the... Read More.

Public Lines Up for Animal Shelter Discussion

Monday, July 27

Over a dozen citizens stepped up to the microphone to voice their concerns over the future of the Salina Animal Shelter. Salina City Commissioners met on Monday and decided to privatize the city's animal shelter, after they have had a chance to review a consultants... Read More.

Salina Salvation Army Center is a Cooling Station

Monday, July 27

Dangerous heat is draped over most of Kansas as the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning now in effect until 9pm CDT Monday, and a Heat Advisory stays in place until 8pm Tuesday evening. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to... Read More.

City Agenda to Look at Salina Animal Shelter

Sunday, July 26

Salina City Commissioners on Monday will formerly accept Commissioner Jerry Ivey's resignation - and then discuss plans for filling the vacancy. The agenda for the 4pm meeting includes action items for naming a new Vice Mayor and to direct staff to prepare and publish expression... Read More.

Hot Rods and Cool Times During Leadsled Spectacular

Friday, July 24

A river of custom hot rods flooded the middle of Santa Fe Avenue Thursday as the Sundown Cruise ushered in the 46th Annual Leadsled Spectacular Car Show. According to Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) the event this year will boast over 2,000 revved up... Read More.

Ethan Corson: Kansas is “More United Than Divided” in 2026 Governor’s Race

Friday, July 24

KANSAS - Kansas Senator and gubernatorial candidate Ethan Corson recently sat down with Ad Astra Radio’s Rob Mackey to reflect on a year of campaigning, the priorities he’s hearing from voters, and his vision for the state’s future. In a conversation that ranged from... Read More.

Big Crowd Loves Big Boy

Friday, July 24

A steam spitting, time machine from 1941 rolled into Salina on Thursday night. The steel giant delighted thousands of on-lookers who had gathered to see the locomotive named Big Boy. Duane and Dee Johnson traveled from their farm near Lindsborg to take in the sights and... Read More.

KBI Arrests Kansas Priest for Child Sex Crimes

Thursday, July 23

SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Salina for child sex crimes. On Wednesday, July 22, at approximately 5:05 p.m., KBI agents arrested Father Ryan A. McCandless, 44, of Wichita, on an arrest warrant for... Read More.

Public Health Officials Continue to Investigate Cases of Cyclosporiasis in Kansas

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S.... Read More.

Stacy Rogers Discusses Governor’s Race, Priorities, and Listening to Kansans

Wednesday, July 22

KANSAS - Republican candidate Stacy Rogers is running for Kansas governor on a promise to make people feel heard again. She says she jumped into the race after hearing how frustrated Kansans were. “They did not feel like they were being listened to, or worked... Read More.

City Commissioner Ivey to Step Down

Tuesday, July 21

A Salina City Commissioner is stepping down from his post. City Commissioner and Vice Mayor Jerry Ivey is set to resign, effective this Friday, July 24th. Current commissioners will soon appoint someone to fill his seat until the next general election. Ivey was elected in November... Read More.