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Salina Astronomy Club is Looking Up

Wednesday, October 7

Watching the night sky, changes every season and sometimes every minute when it comes to meteor showers. The Salina Astronomy Club is meeting this Friday on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University to unpack what's happening above the horizon. Jeffrey Kasoff with the Salina Astronomy... Read More.

No Injuries, Fire Damage Closes Sunflower Adult Day Services

Wednesday, October 7

Authorities in Salina are investigating an early morning fire that has closed a care facility for adults. The Salina Fire Department was dispatched shortly after midnight to a reported structure fire at 401 W. Iron Avenue, also known as Sunflower Adult Day Services. Upon arrival, firefighters... Read More.

Nonprofits to Erase $34 Million in Medical Debt for 21,000 Kansans

Tuesday, October 6

TOPEKA — More than 21,000 Kansans are set to receive a letter this month notifying them that their medical debt has disappeared. A pair of nonprofit organizations announced they will abolish nearly $34 million in medical debt for 21,490 Kansans who meet certain criteria in... Read More.

Menards Serves as Local Food Pantry during Month of October

Tuesday, October 6

SALINA, Kan. — Your local Menards home improvement store is now serving as a drop site for a local food pantry during the month of October, 2026. Menards is excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community. Menards... Read More.

Saline Police Warn: Scammer Claiming with Federal Trade Commission

Tuesday, October 6

A Salina resident reported a scam involving a text message that claimed to be from the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC. The message warned that the person's bank account had been hacked and urged them to call a phone number immediately. When the person called,... Read More.

UTV Lost in Fire

Tuesday, October 6

A utility terrain vehicle was destroyed by fire on Monday. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 38-year-old Heath Patrick was working on a fence in the area, away from the UTV when it caught fire. Deputies and McPherson Rural Fire District #2 were sent... Read More.

Work Begins on Crawford Street Bridge

Tuesday, October 6

Starting Tuesday, October 6, Reece Construction of Salina will begin work to replace the expansion joint at the east end of the Crawford Street bridge over the Smoky Hill River. The project will continue through Friday, October 16. During this period, crews will keep one... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Dispatch Open House to be held October 20

Monday, October 5

SALINA, Kan. - On Tuesday, October 20, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) will host a Dispatch Open House in Salina, Kansas. This Open House will allow members of the public interested in learning about a career as a Communications Specialist to meet members of... Read More.

Former TV News Anchor’s Guilty Plea Leads to Life Sentence

Monday, October 5

A Sedgwick County judge on Monday has sentenced Angelynn Mock, a former St. Louis TV news anchor, to life in prison for killing her mother in Wichita. Mock, 48, admitted in August to stabbing her mother to death last year at her mother’s home in... Read More.

Fire Destroys Vehicle on I-135

Monday, October 5

A vehicle fire on I-135 disrupted traffic on Friday evening. Emergency crews responded to the southbound lane near milepost 77 at 6:34pm after a report of a burning vehicle. Roy Lawson, 63, from Horton, Kansas, was driving his 2004 GMC Envoy when he saw smoke... Read More.

National 4-H Week Celebrates Youth, Volunteers Oct. 4–10

Sunday, October 4

National 4-H Week is being celebrated Oct. 4–10, highlighting the organization’s work to prepare young people for life and careers through its “Beyond Ready” initiative. According to National 4-H, the celebration brings together six million youth, more than 3,300 Extension educators, 500,000 volunteers and 35... Read More.

Kansas Apply Free Days Offer No-Fee College Applications Oct. 5–9

Sunday, October 4

Kansas residents can apply to participating colleges and universities without paying an application fee during Kansas Apply Free Days, Oct. 5–9. According to the Kansas Board of Regents, the opportunity is available to residents regardless of age or income. Eligible applicants include first-time freshmen, transfer... Read More.