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Sunflower Adult Day Services Seeking Temporary Facility, Financial Donations to Restore Services

Tuesday, October 27

Sunflower Adult Day Services, a nonprofit organization serving adults with care needs and their families, is urgently seeking community support following a devastating fire that severely damaged its facility at 401 W. Iron Avenue during the early morning hours of October 7. The fire caused... Read More.

President Trump to Hold Midterm Rally in Salina Saturday, October 31

Monday, October 26

UPDATE: (Oct. 29, 2026) — The rally, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Salina Regional Airport, has been canceled due to scheduling conflict. SALINA, Kan. (Oct. 26, 2026) — President Donald J. Trump will be holding a midterm rally in Salina on Saturday,... Read More.

High School Students Invited to Explore Aviation at K-State

Monday, October 26

Kansas State University Salina is hosting a one-of-a-kind event for students ages 16 and up to explore education and career opportunities in aviation during Aviation Explorer Day on Saturday, Nov. 14. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. and is for prospective students and their... Read More.

Wyandotte County to Dismiss Lawsuit over Chiefs Stadium after Agreement with Kansas

Monday, October 26

The State of Kansas and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, announced Friday evening that they had resolved a dispute over some of the terms in the Chiefs' deal to move to Kansas, setting the table for the UG to... Read More.

KDOT Urges Drivers to Buckle Up, Put Phones Down

Monday, October 26

The Kansas Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to wear seat belts and avoid distractions as part of Buckle Up Phone Down Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The campaign asks drivers to make two simple choices every time they get behind the wheel: buckle up... Read More.

Community Celebrates Life of Cole Adrian at Memorial Service

Monday, October 26

The McPherson community gathered for a chance to say goodbye to 6-year-old Cole Adrian - and come along side his family and friends at a memorial service at the McPherson Free Methodist Church on Monday. A video and slide presentation gave those in the church... Read More.

Combine Destroyed by Fire

Monday, October 26

A harvest machine was destroyed by fire while cutting soybeans in Saline County on Friday. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the 2010 Gleaner S78 lost power, and the driver saw smoke he thought was coming from the hydraulic hose. He tried to use... Read More.

Sternberg Museum to Remain Open as FHSU Develops Long-Term Plan

Monday, October 26

HAYS, Kan. - Thanks to generous donations from the Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation, Fort Hays State University alumni, and community members, the Sternberg Museum of Natural History will remain open beyond its previously announced December 18, 2026, closure date. “In September, I announced the... Read More.

Protect Your Children from Scary Boo-Boos this Holiday

Monday, October 26

TOPEKA, Kan. – On Halloween, ghosts and ghouls may give you a fright but real dangers, like pedestrian accidents, falls, burns and poisonings are a scary reality. Safe Kids Kansas, the Kansas Poison Center and the Kansas State Fire Marshal remind families to make... Read More.

McPherson Pauses to Remember and Mourn 6-Year-old Cole Adrian

Monday, October 26

McPherson public schools will be closed today to remember Cole - and help a McPherson family begin to heal as many students and staff members will be attending the funeral of 6-year-old Cole Adrian, who died in the tragic crash at the Stryker Sports... Read More.

City to Approve Transfer of Salina Animal Shelter to Prairie Paws

Monday, October 26

Salina City Commissioners will meet Monday to approve an agreement with Prairie Paws Animal Shelter. The move will transfer the operations and management of the Salina Animal Shelter to Prairie Paws in December. The one-year $462,000 deal has renewal options for the next two years The... Read More.

DA Says Initial Evidence Not Enough to Hold Driver in Tragic Soccer Field Incident

Friday, October 23

The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office says it’s not unusual for charging decisions to take time after a fatal crash. A truck struck a soccer field at Wichita’s Stryker Sports Complex on October 17, killing six-year-old Cole Adrian and 35-year-old Nicholas Schafer of McPherson. Prosecutors... Read More.