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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.

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.