4 months ago
Inspired by the legendary "Pharaohs" gang and car in George Lucas's film "American Graffiti", a group of classic car lovers are in Salina this weekend participating in the Leadsled Spectaular care show with their replica vehicles from the movie. The ""Pharaohs", a car club from Texas, have ten movie replica vehicles with them at the KKOA ...

4 months ago
Military officers from multiple countries spend a little time in Abilene this week receiving a crash course in rural American culture via the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, and the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad. According to the Railroad, eighty-seven military officers from 79 countries  rode a special catered charter on the Abilene and Smoky Valley ...

4 months ago
Dangerous summer heat returns to Central Kansas Saturday, and will persist for several days. According to the National Weather Service, humid conditions and temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s will support afternoon heat indices at or above 105 Saturday afternoon. Heat indices will be between 105 and 110 through at least Tuesday. A heat advisory ...

4 months ago
Kansas farmers could soon play a role in spaghetti night or be the source of macaroni salad for the community cook out. More Kansas farmers are testing out a new breed of the durum wheat species milled into semolina flour used in pasta. Kansas State University released the new variety, and it’s coming at a time ...

4 months ago
A driver was killed when he crashed into a trailer in Southern Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  22-year-old Aiden Guy from Hardtner, Kansas, was driving a Ford Super Duty F350 pickup along US 281 Highway. He failed to stop at a posted stop sign. The truck drove across US 160 Highway and onto private ...

4 months ago
A couple of 12-year-old runaways from Wichita are accused of a crime spree in Salina and Saline County According to police, on Thursday at about 3:00 AM, officers responded to an alarm at Tractor Supply, 3120 Riffle Dr. The alarm was activated when someone attempted to steal two scooter go-karts, which were secured in front of ...

4 months ago
Tips are being sought in connection with a burglary and theft from a smoke shop. It's the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Monday, July 13th between 5:00 and 6:00 AM a suspect forced entry in VIP Smoke Shop, 2018 S. 9th. The suspect then filled up several gray totes which ...

4 months ago
A Salina man was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at traffic. According to Salina Police, Thursday at about 6:00 PM officers responded to a report of a male in the 1200 block of W. Crawford standing in the roadway pointing a gun at traffic. Officers arrived in the area and located a subject identified as ...

4 months ago
They're here. Some of the most iconic cars in history have arrived in Salina for the 46th KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show. It's the 21st year of the show in Salina. Hundreds of the classic cars got the fun started with a cruise through downtown Thursday night. On a mild summer evening crowds lined Downtown Salina ...

4 months ago
A historic Union Pacific Railroad steam locomotive which which is winding down a historic tour across the country chugged into Salina Thursday night. A crowd gathered at the Union Pacific Depot at 400 N 13th Street, as Big Boy No. 4014 arrived. The 133-foot locomotive train was welcomed by the enthusiastic crowd.  This is the fourth ...

4 months ago
Salina City Commissioners at their Monday meeting will vote to formally approve the resignation of commissioner and vice mayor Jerry Ivey, and will begin the process of filling the vacant seat. Ivey submitted resignation paperwork this past Monday, announcing his resignation effective Friday.  Commissioner Ivey was also the Vice Mayor, and so it is necessary ...