3 weeks ago
An area woman is being honored for her dedication to hospice care. Meadowlark Hospice is proud to announce that Karla Bohling has been named a Kansas Home Care & Hospice Hero, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to bringing comfort, warmth and lasting memories to hospice patients and their families through her handmade quilts. Bohling was nominated for the ...

3 weeks ago
Monster trucks are headed back to Salina and ready to roar. Marshall Motor Company will celebrate its 21st monster truck event this Saturday. According to Marshall, the Annual Monster Truck Event is Saturda from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3550 S. 9th Street in Salina. Now in its 21st year, the free family event once again ...

3 weeks ago
Fort Hays State University is closing its Sternberg Museum. Citing budget cutbacks, FHSU President Tisa Mason made the announcement Monday. Here is her full statement: I need to share a difficult decision with you, and I want to be transparent about how we arrived here, what it means, and who ultimately holds the power to change the path ...

3 weeks ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday voted 5 - 0 to privatizing operations of Salina Animal Services. On August 19th Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to solicit proposals from interested parties for animal shelter management and operation services. The City of Salina received 1 proposal from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Inc.Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Inc. has met ...

3 weeks ago
Kansans are invited to participate in Kansas Week Without Driving, taking place October 1-8, 2026. The statewide initiative raises awareness about the challenges faced by people who cannot drive due to age, disability, income, or other reasons, and highlights the importance of having safe, reliable, and accessible transportation options for everyone. During the week, participants commit ...

3 weeks ago
It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use extra caution when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “As the busy farming season is underway, we are reminding drivers on Kansas roads to be alert for increased farm implement ...

3 weeks ago
Salina City Commissioners Monday will consider privatizing operations of Salina Animal Services, and will also look at making possible changes to the public forum portion of the meeting. On August 19th Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to solicit proposals from interested parties for animal shelter management and operation services. The City of Salina received 1 ...

4 weeks ago
The 2026 Relay For Life of Saline County invites the community to come together on Saturday, October 3rd from 3 pm - 9 pm for an evening of celebration, remembrance, and action in the fight against cancer. According to the organization, this year’s theme — “Relay in Bloom” — highlights the hope and strength that flourish ...

4 weeks ago
First responders responding to a multi-vehicle crash rescued a woman who jumped from a bridge to avoid being hit. According to the Riley County Fire Department at approximately 8:44 p.m. on Friday first responders were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway K-18 near the East Riley Avenue offramp at Ogden. Four vehicles were involved in ...

4 weeks ago
4 Days in June, a feature-length documentary exploring creativity, community and the experiences that bring people together, is coming to Boulevard Theatres in Old Town Wichita for a special theatrical run October 1–4. Created by Kansas-based production company FILI Creative, 4 Days in June follows the people behind the Smoky Hill River Festival, an annual arts ...

4 weeks ago
The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) has announced some honors. According to the organization, recipients of its 2026 awards were recognized during the Celebrating Service & Partnerships event on Thursday, September 24, in Minneapolis. The regional event recognized dedicated public service and projects making a difference in communities across North Central Kansas. “We appreciated the opportunity ...