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Schilling Road Railroad Crossing Repair

Tuesday, July 21

Beginning Tuesday, July 21st, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be detouring traffic around Schilling Road near the railroad tracks east of Ray Avenue in order for Union Pacific Railroad to make repairs to the crossing. Schilling Road will be detoured around the... Read More.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Arrive in Central Kansas on Thursday

Tuesday, July 21

KANSAS - Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the world, is travelling Coast to Coast this summer. This historic coast-to-coast journey marks a first for the engine and serves to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United... Read More.

Hot Rods Coming to Town

Monday, July 20

They will be revving it up again in Salina with hot rods and custom cars in Oakdale Park later this week. The 2026 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show is celebrating its 46th anniversary and the event's 21st year in Salina. The Sundown Cruise on Thursday... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents Oklahoma! This and Next Weekend in Lindsborg

Thursday, July 16

Cowboys, farmers and traveling salesmen will take the stage this weekend in Lindsborg as they try to win the hand of the beautiful ladies cast in the Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical, Oklahoma! Bring your lawn chairs and watch as Swensson Park transforms into the Oklahoma... Read More.

UPDATE – Salina Downtown Backs Off on Candy Ban for Festival of Lights But Adds Guidelines.

Wednesday, July 15

UPDATE - After community feedback which put Salina Downtown into what they admit was a “sticky situation” they have reversed an announcement made earlier in the day Tuesday and will allow candy and handouts at the 2026 Parade of Lights, with guidelines. Parents are... Read More.

LCH Welcomes Dr. Sara Teague to Family Health Care Clinic

Monday, July 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. (July 10, 2026) — Lindsborg Community Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Sara Teague, D.O., to the Family Health Care Clinic. Dr. Teague joins LCH after completing her residency at Smoky Hill Family Medicine in Salina. Dr. Teague practices family medicine... Read More.

Big 1st District Congressional Candidate Lauren Reinhold Shares Views

Sunday, July 12

One of two Democrats running for 1st district Congress was in McPherson Friday for a campaign stop. Lauren Reinhold of Lawrence is an attorney who worked for the Social Security Administration before her position was eliminated by DOGE budget cuts. In an interview... Read More.

Kansas Amber Alert Canceled, two children located and safe

Saturday, July 11

UPDATE - The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reports Adrian and Jaylen Boose have been located and are safe, and that their mother, Taylyn Reed, also has been located. Earlier story: The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert for two children forcibly taken from... Read More.

Charges Filed in Deaths of Two Ellsworth County Children

Friday, July 10

Charges have been filed against the parents of two children shot March 28th in rural Ellsworth County when a young child located a loaded, unsecured shotgun and discharged it. Aaron French and Makayla French, both of Brookville, have been charged with four counts... Read More.

Wednesday Evening Crash on I-135 Injures Man, Damages Bridge

Thursday, July 9

A 2 ½ mile segment of northbound I-135 was closed Wednesday evening after a truck rollover. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the straight flatbed truck was northbound on 135 just north of Moccasin Road just after 8 PM when He went off the... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Tuesday, July 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - (July 7, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 14, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $30 ($54 value)! This is the... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Starts Thursday

Monday, July 6

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