1 year ago
Kansans are urged to be prepared now for winter driving. “Winter conditions in Kansas can change rapidly,” said Redmond, a meteorologist and manager of the Kansas Mesonet, a network of weather monitoring stations that has its headquarters at Kansas State University. In Kansas, he said, “we can have a cold front come through that drops temperatures 50 degrees ...

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With the arrival of the Smoky Valley Limited Elegant New Years Eve dinner train back at the historic 1887 Abilene Rock Island Depot, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad closed the books on a successful 2024. According to the organization, with 21,383 riders on 258 trips, it was the 2nd highest ridership of their 32 years ...

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The Most Runner Friendly Marathon in Kansas just keeps getting bigger and better. Organizers say the November 8, 2025 Salina Crossroads Marathon event will feature a new 10K race in addition to the half-mile kids fun run, team relays, half marathon, and marathon. The Salina Crossroads Marathon was featured in a New Years Resolution email by Marathonguide.com ...

1 year ago
The Salina Art Center is planning its annual gala in the new year. According to the organization, Galaxy Gala will be an evening dedicated to celebrating creativity and supporting the center’s diverse programming. The event will take place on Saturday, February 1st, at the Hilton Garden Inn on South 9th Street. The evening begins with cocktails ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was one of two people injured when they crashed while fleeing law enforcment on New Year's Eve. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Jeep Liberty driven by 17-year-old Joshua McCulloch of Junction City was traveling northbound on Granite Road in Clay County, fleeing law enforcement. He lost control, veered right off the ...

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The Salina Symphony will kick off 2025 with “Rocking Tchaikovsky” on Sun., Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. According to the organization, uplifting tunes and exuberant rhythms will abound in this concert of epic proportions. The concert will open with “…the light that breathes…,” a new work by Maestro Segal. “The piece begins ...

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As one year draws to a close and another begins, the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) celebrates another year filled with national accolades, exciting projects, and measurable economic growth. Entering her ninth year as Director of the CVB, Julie Roller Weeks reflects on the significance of tourism to Abilene’s identity and economy. “I’m so proud of our ...

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Hundreds of revelers in Salina got an early start on 2025 Tuesday.  A crowd, consisting mainly of children and families, gathered at the Salina Fieldhouse  to celebrate the fun, free, "Noon Year's Eve" event. Salina Parks and Recreation Operations Manager Andrea Born told KSAL News at the event that "Noon Year's Eve" has turned into a ...

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A burglar was arrested after being surprised by a Salina homeowner. Police Lt. Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 1300 block of N. 5th Street around 2:30am Sunday after a homeowner encountered a burglar in his garage. Police say the man had been renovating his home and sleeping in the garage ...

1 year ago
The Salina Regional Health Foundation’s Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) awarded 20 grants in 2024 totaling $518,108. Funding for CHIP primarily comes from Salina Regional Health Center, which tithes a percentage of its operating margin each year to the Salina Regional Health Foundation. According to the organization, since the inception of CHIP in 1995, more than ...

1 year ago
Salina area public transportation will pause for the New Year's holiday. According to OCCK Transportation, all services, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and OCCK OnDemand transportation, will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st, for New Year’s Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.