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A Salina business that is world-renowned in the vinyl record industry will celebrate its 40th anniversary this fall with a big event. Acoustic Sounds will host a "Vinyl Summit" this October. According to the organization, The four day event will feature a rare opportunity to explore the world of analog sound like never before. Hosted by ...

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Artyopolis will once again offer one of the Smoky Hill River Festival’s most vibrant destinations for kids and families, inviting children and their caretakers to make, explore, and play together throughout the weekend. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, Artyopolis is open Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 from 10 am to 6 pm and ...

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The Salina Symphony's “Symphony at Sunset” D-Day Commemoration Concert on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene this year will be a little extra special. This special evening on Saturday, June 6th, will honor the sacrifices of the D-Day generation and commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. with family activities ...

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Hundreds of Seniors  across the area are ready to walk across the stage and graduate this weekend.  Seniors at Bethany College, K-State Salina, Salina Area Technical College, and Salina Sacred Heart High School have already celebrated graduation. All other seniors are set to graduate this weekend. The other schools in Saline County have another week before their seniors ...

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The Salina Area United Way is seeking book donations which will end up being placed in the hands of young readers this summer. RAWR is a summer reading program located at USD 305’s summer meal site locations throughout the summer. Going directly to the children and allowing them to personally select their books encourages learning, to ...

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A woman from West Virginia was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 85-year-old Robert Huff from Clarksburg, West Virgina, was driving a Honda CR-V  headed east on I 70 . For an unknown reason the SUV veered off the road, hit an embankment, and rolled multiple times. Huff was ...

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The Salina Noon Rotary Club continued its commitment to youth engagement and community service this spring by painting a colorful United States map playground mural at Heusner Elementary School during April. According to the organization, the interactive map provides students with opportunities for geography learning and active play, and students quickly embraced the new addition — enthusiastically ...

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The Salina Family YMCA is inviting families to explore its early childhood programs during a series of Early Learning Center Open Houses scheduled for early June. According to the Y, the events are designed for prospective families interested in enrolling their children, offering an opportunity to meet educators, tour facilities, and learn more about the curriculum. The ...

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The Salina USD 305 School Board and NEA-Salina met for their third and fourth round of contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year. According to the District, parties have reached tentative agreements on the following items: Amendments to the longevity schedule allowing all years of service to SPS to count toward longevity payments regardless of ...

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The Salina community gathered Wednesday morning at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park for the annual ceremony honoring and remembering fallen law enforcement officers. During the event, Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock said that the calling to serve as a police officer is not a decision made lightly, but a commitment officers make every day to protect their community. Salina ...

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Salina Symphony Music Director Yaniv Segal has extended his contract, securing his artistic leadership through the 2029-2030 season. “I am deeply honored to continue this journey with the Salina Symphony,” said Segal. “Over the past several seasons, we have worked together to grow our commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and meaningful connection with our community. I ...