5 months ago
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 ...

5 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 ...

5 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 ...

5 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 ...

5 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 ...

5 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.  ...

5 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 ...

5 months ago
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 ...

5 months ago
With the first widespread frost of the season expected in Central Kansas late Wednesday night into early Thursday, it is time to start bringing cold-sensitive plants indoors/ Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini says “some gardeners move houseplants outdoors to bask in the summer heat and recover from the stress of an indoor environment,” Domenghini said. ...

5 months ago
A new speakeasy-themed bar will open in Salina next week. M1918, located within the Salina Country Club, will be revealed and opened to the public on Wednesday, November 5th. According to JRI Hospitality it will deliver a new hospitality experience to Salina’s social scene. Blending early 20th-century intrigue with high-end modern mixology, M1918 is designed to ...

5 months ago
 Rain could not keep away the numerous alumni, supporters and community members who came to Kansas Wesleyan’s campus Oct. 23-26 for Homecoming 2025. Large crowds attended the various events, despite rain throughout much of the weekend. “We’re thankful for the commitment of so many friends of KWU,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president. “This was a ...