1 month ago
A Monster trucks and motocross event is coming to Salina. Monster Trucks Maniac + Freestyle Motocross is roaring into Tony’s Pizza Events Center on Saturday, October 24th. According to the venue, fans can expect an action-packed night featuring massive monster trucks, high-flying Freestyle Motocross riders, and the opportunity to ride on a real monster truck. FMX riders ...

1 month ago
The October edition of First Friday will take over downtown Salina this Friday, and it will be cool, figuratively and literally. First Friday goes live this Friday from 5 – 9. There will be live music outside, shops open late, local art on display, and all the downtown vibes you love. There will be artist receptions at ...

1 month ago
A new class of seven will be inducted into the Salina Business Hall of Fame. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, the 2026 inductees include: Historic Category (1946-1999) – Nathan Butcher Contemporary Category (2000-present) – Rob Exline; Hemmer Siblings (Katie Platten, Tom Hemmer, Joe Hemmer, Matt Hemmer, and Phil Hemmer) In addition to the Business ...

1 month ago
The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will benefit from estate gift of approximately $2.7 million to the Smoky Valley Historical Association. According to the museum, the funds donated by Dorothy Runbeck Stout are designated to preserve the Museum buildings and grounds. The donation is the third from Stout. The first time she came to the ...

1 month ago
A man was arrested following incidents in a downtown Salina restaurant and the hospital in Salina. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday at about 10:00 PM, officers responded to YaYa’s , 251 S. Santa Fe, in reference to an intoxicated disorderly subject. Contact was made with employees who advised a subject, identified as Justin Trusty (36), had ...

1 month ago
Rolling Hills Zoo is among 30 organizations earning accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). According to the independent Accreditation Commission, they evaluated 33 facility applications. Of those, 30 facilities were granted accreditation, and three were denied. “We are incredibly proud of the facilities that have earned AZA accreditation this fall, and are pleased to ...

1 month 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 ...

1 month 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 ...

2 months 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 ...

2 months 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 ...

2 months 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 ...