2 years ago
One of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest, and what’s billed as the largest collector toy show in Kansas, is coming to Salina this Saturday. Kenwood Hall and the 4-H Building will be bursting at the seams with toys at the 11th Annual Salina Heart Land Toy Show. Organizers say vendors are coming ...

2 years ago
A missing man who was the subject of a statewide Silver Alert has been found safe. The Riley County Police Department reported that Ray Newman was located safe in Republic County. The statewide silver alert is now canceled. _ _ _ ORIGINAL: Family and friends are searching for a missing Manhattan man. A statewide Silver Alert has been issued. According ...

2 years ago
Salina Downtown will welcome the holiday season this Saturday with a full afternoon and evening of events. A full afternoon and evening of Holiday fun is planned, ending with the Parade of Lights. The day includes: Letters to Santa at Streit Sandblasting 12-5pm Make-Your-Own Christmas Cards at Salina Art Center Warehouse 11a-1p Live Nativity by Immanuel ...

2 years ago
The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. According to the museum, the holiday open house is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival - Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a ...

2 years ago
A local home improvement store is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit the Salina Salvation Army. In the spirit of Christmas, the Salina Menards home improvement store is serving as a toy drive drop site. According to Menards, they have participated in this opportunity for a number of years now and are excited to help put ...

2 years ago
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and Abilene is gearing up for a celebration of community and local commerce with the arrival of "Pink Friday" this coming on Friday, November 17. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, this fun holiday shopping event, inspired by the Boutique Hub, will infuse the traditional Black Friday shopping ...

2 years ago
The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD,  conducted a planned live-fly air defense exercise over southwest Nebraska-northwest Kansas and northeastern Colorado Wednesday The agency says NORAD F-16 Fighting Falcons, an E-3 Sentry AWACS, and civilian aircraft participated in the exercise. Aircraft operated at approximately 8,000 feet, and may have been visible to the public. To test responses, ...

2 years ago
A  woman was transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle crash involving a deer late Tuesday night west of Salina. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 61-year-old Dawnetta Bennet  of Salina was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu headed east on Interstate 70. A deer emerged from the south ditch and struck the car. Bennet, who was buckled ...

2 years ago
Salina USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline will host a "Coffee Chat" event this week. According to the district, a "Coffee Chat" with the superintendent is planned for Thursday from 7:30-8:00 a.m. at the District Office. This is an opportunity for community members to connect, learn, and share their thoughts and ideas with Superintendent Exline. All community members ...

2 years ago
The Stiefel Theatre is bringing two more big shows to Salina. According to the venue, Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist Matt Anderson is coming on Thursday, February 22nd. Then on Saturday, March 9th, iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and three-time Grammy Award-winner Brian Setzer will bring his Rockabilly Riot to town. About Matt Andersen   When Matt Andersen steps ...

2 years ago
The Salina Art Center will host a community discussion panel in conjunction with an upcoming film. According to the organization, the discussion is part of the showing of the film “Bad Press.” The film is showing this Friday, November 17 to Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Art Center Cinema. Bad Press is a film that documents ...