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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.

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.