3 years ago
The Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley is preparing for its first concert of the new year.  It's planned for January 15th at 4 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church in Lindsborg. According to Bethany College, the performance will feature works by Igor Stravinsky, Edward Elgar, and Franz Schubert. “As a musician and connoisseur of classical music, I ...

3 years ago
A truck driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Salina late Monday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2015 Freightliner semi pulling a utility trailer loaded with frozen meat was headed east on  K 143 Highway.  At the junction of Old 81, the driver failed to yield, crossing the north and southbound lanes ...

3 years ago
2022 was a year of weather extremes in Kansas, and in Salina. Here are some highlights from the National Weather Service on the weather in Salina: The average annual temperature was 56.3 degrees, 0.5 degrees warmer than average. Tied for the 47th warmest year since records began in 1900. The hottest daily temperature was 106 degrees ...

3 years ago
A woman and a child were killed in a crash in Southwest Kansas New Years Night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2013 Kia Soul was parked in the eastbound lane of U.S. 54 Highway in Kiowa County with its lights off, possibly disabled. The was rear-ended by a 2018 Westar semi. The driver of the ...

3 years ago
When Joyce Harlow envisioned the Lincoln Art Center in 1992, she was motivated by small-town pride and her belief that art was important for children. She recognized that a place for art would be a meaningful way to foster her farming community. Thirty years on, the center has also become the hub of a supportive artist ...

3 years ago
The Salina area again has a doctor who specializes in allergies. Mowery Clinic welcomes Dr. Benjamin Rahoy, Allergy and Immunology. According to the organisation, Dr. Rahoy sees both pediatric and adult patients. “When I visited Salina, I was excited by all Salina has to offer. The amenities here are that of a larger city while maintaining a ...

3 years ago
With so many changes in the economy , there is no better time than now to start planning your finances for 2023. Consumer Credit Counseling in Salina has Five steps to help you start off the year on the right foot. Track spending – Try keeping a spending diary for 30 days.  What better way to ...

3 years ago
If you need motivation for those new year's resolutions, here's some: Research shows that what's good for your body is good for your brain, too.  That means you'll be getting even more benefit out of eating better, getting active, and being social. "We know that the same lifestyle changes that benefit physical health can benefit cognitive health ...

3 years ago
On January 1, millions of seniors will save big on their health care costs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. Much of the coverage has been focused on reducing premium costs and empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, but two other key measures were also passed: The shingles vaccine will be free for seniors Medicare recipients will ...

3 years ago
The Kansas Highway Patrol's Air Support Unit is being scrutinized. The administration of Gov. Laura Kelly said Friday an inquiry was launched into allegations Kansas Highway Patrol pilots misused state funds by deploying aircraft for personal reasons and by obtaining advanced flight training not required of the law enforcement agency. Impetus for the decision was summarized in ...

3 years ago
The Saline County Sheriff’s Office and Kansas Highway Patrol are investigating an incident in which a vehicle crashed into a creek. According to the patrol, on Friday shortly after 1 A.M., emergency responders were notified of an injury crash on Gypsum Valley Road, south of Schilling or near Gypsum Creek. A vehicle was found to have ...