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The Kansas Corporation Commission has scheduled two public hearings on Sunflower and ITC’s application for approval to site a 180-mile, 345 kV electric transmission line through Finney, Kearny, Wichita, Scott, Logan, Sherman, Thomas and Cheyenne Counties. According to agency, Sunflower and ITC are proposing to construct the line beginning at the Holcomb Substation near Garden City, Kansas ...

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If you need a quick fix for a broken item an upcoming Fall Repair Cafe is the place to take it. It’s this coming Saturday, September 26th from 11:00AM to 2:00PM at the Art Center Warehouse (149 S. 4th Street).  Skilled volunteers are ready to help. From electrical repairs and book binding, to minor computer hardware ...

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The national championships are underway.  The International Aerobatic Club is hosting the nation’s premier aerobatic pilots in the skies over Salina as the 2026 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships takes flight Sunday through Friday at the Salina Regional Airport. According to the Salina Airport Authority, spectators will witness world-class aerobatic competition as pilots from across the country ...

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Constitution Day was extra special for 39 people from 21 nations at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene. They participated in a naturalization ceremony. As family and friends gathered in support, each raised their right hand and officially becameU.S. citizens. All of the new citizens received a full size American flag courtesy of the Eisenhower ...

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Jobseekers and employers currently seeking employment in Kansas can participate in a statewide job fair this week. A Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24. The Virtual Job Fair format allows anyone searching for a new job to fill out applications, chat live and interview ...

2 months ago
Two people suffered possible injuries when a vehicle they were in  crashed into haybales that had spilled out onto a highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a truck  was headed east on K-18 Highway when loads of round hay bales dropped onto the highway from its trailer. A GMC Yukon headed west on K-18 when ...

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For a quarter of a century, David Toelle has relentlessly promoted, publicized, chronicled and nurtured Kansas Wesleyan athletes and their teams in his role as sports information director. The recipient of two degrees from KWU, 2001 and 2008, he has been an integral part of Coyote athletics as well as the Kansas Conference. His efforts have not ...

2 months ago
With Thanksgiving less than three months away and the December holiday season quickly approaching, AAA is urging travelers to lock in flights, hotels, rental cars, and vacation packages now. Booking early typically provides travelers with the widest selection of schedules, seats, accommodations, and pricing before holiday demand begins to limit options. Recommended Booking Timeline Thanksgiving (November ...

2 months ago
A disagreement that evolved into a fight prompted the arrest of a woman. According to Salina Police, officers responded to the 400 blk of State St at around 9:00 PM Thursday. When they arrived on scene a physical fight broke out between two individuals. After the melee was broken up it was learned an argument had started ...

2 months ago
A witness helps police catch a thief. According to the Salina Police Department, Thursday at around 10:40 AM officers responded to the 800 block of Sheridan in reference to a bicycle theft in progress.  A witnesses observed an individual steal a bike from the yard of 840 Sheridan.  The witness was able to keep an eye ...

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Sunflower Summer generated $101,104 in direct admission reimbursements for Abilene attractions in 2026, a nearly 7 percent increase over 2025. According to the Abilene Covention & Visitors Bureau, seven Abilene attractions participated in the 2026 Sunflower Summer program, recording 7,031 admissions during the summer. Six attractions receiving admission reimbursements generated $101,104, an increase of $6,545 over ...