3 months ago
An upcoming reunion will honor the past and celebrate the students and families connected to the Dunbar School in Salina. The Dunbar School Alumni Association will gather again June 19th, - 21st at the Homewood Suites in Salina. This year’s reunion theme will be, “We Are History’s Children – Honoring the Past – Celebrating the Future”. The ...

3 months ago
Volunteers are still being sought to help at the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival. Organizers say volunteer shifts are still available, and they are working to fill remaining openings by Monday. This will allow time to prepare for the thousands of visitors, artists, performers, and community members who will gather in Salina, they have issued one ...

3 months ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol honored a woman for her heroic actions in saving a life following a crash in Riley County. According to the agency, Captain DiLoreto and Master Trooper Herrman recently presented the KHP Honorary Trooper award to Ms. Peters for her actions on April 3, 2026. While traveling on U.S. 24 in Riley County, she ...

3 months ago
The successful birth of a giant anteater pup is the first in the history of Rolling Hills Zoo. According to the Zoo, the pup was born to mother,Ruth, and father, Pumpkin, on May 19, 2026. This is Ruth’s first offspring and the first pup sired by Pumpkin. The newborn is estimated to weigh between 1.5 and 2 ...

3 months ago
 The Tri-Rivers Fair is turning up the excitement this summer for its ‘Star, Stripes and Summer Nights’ with an action-packed Saturday night event. According to organizers, on August 1st the Ag Hall Arena at the Saline County Expo Center will host "Bulls, Broncs, and Barrels," an evening dedicated to top-tier rough stock rodeo action, followed immediately ...

3 months ago
The food has been collected. Now it's time to drop it off. Project Salina organizers are asking all participating businesses to deliver collected food, cash, and checks to the Blue beacon warehouse on June 4 or June 5th . Board members will be available to assist; however, if possible, please bring someone with you to help ...

3 months ago
A Salina man was scammed out of about $12,000 after being contacted by someone claiming to be Elon Musk. According to Salina Police, on Monday a 63-year-old male Salinan reported during the month of April he was contacted by a subject claiming to be Elon Musk. The victim received emails, text messages, and direct messages from ...

3 months ago
An asphalt mill and inlay project begins this week. According to the City of Salina, on Monday work began on Broadway Blvd from Republic Avenue to 9th Street. One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times. Motorists should expect minor delays and are encouraged to slow down and use caution when traveling ...

3 months ago
Home rehabilitation funding through the City of Salina’s Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program (NRRP) has expanded to all eligible owner-occupied homes located within city limits. The repair funding through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program is now accepting applications from any homeowners who meet the low-income qualifications. According to the City of Salina, ...

3 months ago
The last chance to save a little money by purchasing a Smoky Hill River Festival wrist band in advance is quickly approaching. Advance wrist band sales for the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival officially began May 1st and continue through Tuesday, June 9th. Admission to the Smoky River Festival is by weekend wristband ,$15 in advance, ...

3 months ago
Salina City Commissioners unanimously  awarded a bid for debris removal of the former Ambassador Hotel at 1616 West Crawford Street to Diehl Enterprises in the amount of $782,411.00. Back in March the City voted to finish removal of rubble on the property, and then recover the cost. The property located at 1616 West Crawford Street, formerly the ...