1 week ago
A dining fund-raising event to support the family of  a 41-year-old woman who was hit and killed while crossing a street in Salina is planned for Tuesday evening.  Audrey Rutherford lost her life on October 7th after being hit by and SUV while in a crosswalk at the intersection of 9th St and Elm St.  The ...

1 week ago
Driving Dickinson County is launching two countywide holiday campaigns designed to give residents another reason to shop local, support area businesses and keep more holiday spending close to home. From Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, 2026, businesses across Dickinson County can take part in Win What You Spend and the Merry & Bright Storefront Showdown — ...

2 weeks ago
When plans for a major political rally hosted by President Donald Trump shifted back and forth across a hectic week, the leadership team at Salina Regional Airport found themselves scrambling to pull off an event that wasn't even on their radar just days earlier. "I had no idea this was even on the radar, to be ...

2 weeks ago
For months leading up to the November midterm elections, dedicated political supporters have traveled across the country. Some have turning campaign stops into a lifestyle. Others have stumbled upon an opportunity to witness a part of history in their hometown while back for a visit. David Reicher from Dodge City is a fixture of the circuit ...

2 weeks ago
President Donald Trump slotted Kansas into his final midterm campaign stop Sunday to make one more swing at salvaging the reelection campaign of U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall. Trump brought Air Force One to the tarmac in Salina, a community of 46,000 people known for hosting the world’s largest frozen pizza plant, as a follow-up to his ...

2 weeks ago
The Salina Salvation Army is preparing for its busiest time of year. Online applications and in-person registration for Christmas assistance are this week, Monday - Friday, November 2–6. In-Person Registration: Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 6, 2026 Morning: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: The Salvation Army 1137 N. Santa Fe Avenue Salina, KS 67401 Online Registration: Applicants can apply online ...

2 weeks ago
Salina's fifth annual marathon is coming up on Saturday, November 7th in downtown Salina.  Final preparations are underway for the Salina Crossroads Marathon. As one of Kansas’s largest marathon events, the race offers a scenic route in and around Salina. Downtown Salina is readying to host hundreds of runners and spectators for the annual Salina Crossroads Marathon. ...

2 weeks ago
A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Sunday, November 1, and remain in effect through March 31. According to the Kansas Corporation ...

2 weeks ago
With election day Tuesday just three days away Salina has become the focal point in the tightest Kansas US Senate race in nearly 100 years. On Thursday democrat challenger Adam Hamilton was live on the radio participating in a "KSAL Candidate Conversation". Saturday morning republican incumbent Dr. Roger Marshall was in Salina for a campaign stop. The ...

2 weeks ago
Preparations are well under way for the first visit to Salina in 50 years by a sitting President of the United States. President Donald Trump will host a rally Sunday. The President is scheduled to speak at 7:00 at the Salina Regional Airport. The rally was initially scheduled for Saturday, but Thursday morning that rally was ...

2 weeks ago
As we prepare to turn our clocks back an hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday, with the end of Daylight Saving Time, many may rejoice for the extra hour of sleep. However, AAA Kansas is reminding drivers to prepare for potential challenges, such as changes in sleep patterns that may increase chances of drowsy driving, ...