1 year ago
This Wednesday you can help in the local fight against cancer by simply enjoying some pancakes. Proceeds from meals served at IHOP at 2273 S 9th Street will benefit the Salina Relay For Life organization. Mention "Relay For Life" when you pay and IHOP will donate 20% to the organization. Both dine and carry out orders are ...

1 year ago
Fort Riley, in conjunction with USD 475 Geary County Schools, will conduct a full-scale emergency-preparedness exercise on Wednesday. According to the Army, the annual exercise provides Fort Riley and community partners an opportunity to test and evaluate emergency response procedures and processes. During the exercise 1st Division Road will be closed temporarily from Bellavia Way at 1st ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment   has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver public water supply system located in Ottawa County. According to the agency, customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water. Dispose of ...

1 year ago
A unique garage sale type event is planned to raise funds for one of the most unique venues in Salina. A sale is planned this Saturday at the Temple in Downtown Salina.  None of the items will have a price on them. To purchase, make a donation.  Please be generous, this helps to save and maintain ...

1 year ago
Salina Police received an unexpected call from the passenger of a vehicle they were chasing. Monday at 7:56pm, a twenty-five minute pursuit started in the 100 block of South 10th, after the driver of a 1994 GMC Suburban failed to pull over for having an improper tag. The Suburban fled and hit a top speed of 63 ...

1 year ago
Employees of Memorial Health System in Abilene wore blue jeans at work for another “Jeans Day” fundraiser on Fridays throughout the month of June. According to the hospital, employees make a donation of at least $5 and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total donation of $750 was donated to the Herington Fire ...

1 year ago
The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair is seeking parade and chili cookoff entries. The street fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th Chili cooks - great ready to bring your A-game and your best chili recipe to the Street Fair. The Smoky Hill Museum is seeking teams to enter the Chili Cook-off contest at the Street Fair, ...

1 year ago
A new addition has been built at the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo arena in Abilene. Elevated seating, called the Lumber House Loft, has been constructed above the roping chutes at the north end of the arena. Standing twelve feet high, the structure measures 20 feet wide by 75 feet long. They have been made into five “boxes,” or ...

1 year ago
A Salina aviation business celebrated a new chapter Monday afternoon. The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated with 1 Vision Aviation in the renovated Hangar H626. The Airport Authority board of directors approved the lease on April 24th. Garmin International partnered with 1 Vision, that began the newest avionics installation and service center at Hangar H626. Hangar ...

1 year ago
U. S. Senator Jerry Moran, Salina Mayor Bill Longbine and U. S. Army Colonel Travis Rayfield joined forces on Monday to write the next chapter in the Smoky Hill River renewal story. About 40 citizens gathered on Monday inside the Prescott Room at the Salina Public Library to witness the signing of an agreement between the ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is reporting three separate grass fires over the weekend, none are considered suspicious. Rural Fire District #3 responded to a fire on Saturday that was ignited by munitions at the Smoky Hills Weapons Range on W. Farrelly Road. Deputies also report a ditch fire was sparked on Saturday around 4:40pm in the ...