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Riding the Radio Waves in Canada

Tuesday, September 8

Nigel Pimblett has been surfing the ionosphere since he was 13-years-old. The avid radio listener makes his home in western Canada but his hobby takes him around the globe. Pimblett knows like Marconi knew - radio waves are absorbed in the ionosphere and then partly... Read More.

Free Landfill Day in Saline County

Tuesday, September 8

The City of Salina will host Free Landfill Day on Saturday, October 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, 4292 S. Burma Road. Saline County residents with a Saline County license plate may dispose of normal household trash at... Read More.

SUV Slams into Combine

Tuesday, September 8

It's a sobering reminder to watch out for the increased number of farm machines on the roads after a driver struck the back end of a combine. One person was injured in a crash just after noon Monday in Cloud County. The Kansas Highway Patrol... Read More.

Salina Symphony Opens its “Music for All” Concert Series

Tuesday, September 8

The Salina Symphony opens its "Music for All" season with Rhythm & Soul on Sunday, October 11 at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. Guest violinist Risa Hokamura performs Arturo Márquez’s Fandango. The program features Duke Ellington’s Black, Brown and Beige and Gershwin’s An American... Read More.

Sexual Assault Charge and Battery

Tuesday, September 8

Authorities in Salina are investigating a sexual assault following allegations of domestic violence involving a woman and a 45-year-old man. Police say a woman reported last week that Clayton Sowers sexually assaulted her on August 29th. She also reported that a day later, Sowers grabbed... Read More.

Saline County Republicans to Select Sander’s Replacement on Ballot

Tuesday, September 8

This week Saline County Republican Central Committee will hold a convention on Thursday, September 10th to select a replacement Republican nominee for the November ballot, after State Representative Clarke Sanders withdrew from the 2026 general election. Sanders cited health issues behind his decision. The Republican... Read More.

Remembering 9-11 with “Ruck March” Along the Meadowlark Trail

Monday, September 7

This coming Saturday, September 12th - a hiking, marching and walking event will honor those touched by the events of September 11th, 2001. A 12.9 mile "ruck march" along the beautiful Meadowlark Trail in McPherson County, Kansas will begin around 8am with a check-in releasing... Read More.

Search and Rescue Teams Find Body of Missing Man

Sunday, September 6

Search and rescue teams were deployed over the weekend to find a man who was reportedly out scouting for hunting grounds in Ellsworth County. According to the Saline County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol and Rescue Squad, the body of a 62-year-old man from Great Bend was... Read More.

Murder Suspect Wanted in Great Bend, Arrested in Salina

Sunday, September 6

A murder suspect was arrested in Salina and transported back to Great Bend to face serious charges. Great Bend police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to a home on Lakin Avenue early Saturday morning. Police say they were dispatched around 12:30 after... Read More.

Kansas Hay Prices Rise as Drought Tightens Supplies and Boosts Out-of-State Demand

Sunday, September 6

Kansas—This past week, compared to last week, demand and movement remained steady. Drought conditions across much of the state continue to intensify, placing additional stress on crop and hay production. Hay supplies remain tight, with significant volumes moving out of state to meet demand.... Read More.

KDA to Host 20th Annual Kansas Grape Stomp at the Kansas State Fair

Friday, September 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Feel the squish of the grapes in the time-honored tradition of grape stomping as you help celebrate the grape and farm winery industries in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host the 20th annual Kansas Grape Stomp on Saturday, September... Read More.

KDHE and KDWP Issues Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, September 4

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the harmful... Read More.