2 months ago
Witches riding broomsticks and black cats are just some of the images of Halloween, which has its modern origin in an ancient Celtic fire festival. The festival called "Samhain" was the feast of the dead in Pagan and Christian times and marked the close of harvest and the initiation of the winter season. Black cats became a ...

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It will be a very seasonal Halloween in Central Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Friday, with a high around 60. Sprinkles are a possibility Friday evening. Here is Salina Halloween climate information: Records: Averages: High 85 F in 1950 Coolest High 32 F in 1991 High 63 F Low 13 F in 2019 Warmest Low 62 F in 1950 Low 40 F Wettest 1.75″ in 1991 Precipitation 0.05″ _ _ ...

2 months ago
The Salina Airport Authority has launched a re-imagined website. According to the organization, the new SalinaAirport.com is a faster, more accessible, and mobile-friendly website designed to better serve travelers, tenants, partners, and the Salina community. Built on a modern platform with simplified navigation, the new site brings key information to the forefront—everything from flight and terminal details to ...

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With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, ghosts and goblins, trick-or-treaters, parents, and party goers too, should beware of a weekend filled with the heightened traffic safety concerns. According to AAA Kansas, increased pedestrian activity and the potential for impaired driving converge on Halloween, as it falls on a Friday this year – meaning trick-or-treating and ...

2 months ago
Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable foods are left out can be a nightmare. “Perishable foods such as meat and cheese trays, pasta dishes or finger sandwiches should be kept ...

2 months ago
What's considered by many as one of the greatest albums in rock will be performed in its entirety, on stage live in Salina. Classic Albums Live is coming to the Stiefel Theatre with Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours". According to Classic Albums Live, they take the greatest classic rock albums and recreates them live on stage, note for ...

2 months ago
Pictured is Marilla Colson, Salina Running Group Leader It started as a simple idea three years ago, a way for Salina-area runners to get together to train for local road races. Marilla Colson took that idea and literally ran with it, and the Salina Running Group was born. "I was asked if I would like to participate on ...

2 months ago
Saline County is well into the search for the next County Administrator. According to the County, they received 26 applications for the County Administrator position by the October 17th deadline. Of those applicants, the most qualified have been invited to participate in initial screening interviews. The group includes a mix of internal and external candidates. “This is ...

2 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly stalking an ex-girlfriend, aggressively confronting her and and a male acquaintance, and then causing a crash as he fled from police. According to Salina Police, during the noon hour on Tuesday  a male and female were eating at a Salina Restaurant in the 3000 block of S. 9th street.  ...

2 months ago
Salina Police responding to a dog call ended up making a drug arrest. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, officers were looking into a loose dog at the Airliner Motel, located 781 N Broadway, when they made contact with 55-Year-old Leslie McMurray in the area of room 21.  McMurray was holding a Yeti cup, which an ...

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The first frost of the fall is possible this week, late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. According to the National Weather Service, some locations in Central Kansas could  experience the season’s first frost or freeze. Temperatures as cold as 30 degrees are forecast. A Freeze Watch has been issued for Thursday morning across portions of central ...