3 weeks ago
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad has announced the schedule for its traditional holiday season train, the Cowtown Santa Express. The train will begin its 2024 run on Friday, November 29, and maintain a Thursday through Sunday schedule each weekend through December. According to the organization, the Express will once again be decked in interior and ...

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The new November  list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The November  list went online Saturday morning. Those on the new list are wanted for crimes which include aggravated battery, intimidation of a witness, fleeing and eluding, domestic violence, assault, felony drug crimes, computer ...

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Growing up in Salina as a student of dance instructor Peggy Simms, Alison Hiatt participated in several of the Salina Symphony’s annual Christmas Festival concerts, where she performed in ensemble numbers such as “March of the Wooden Soldiers.” After graduating from Salina Central High School in 2001, Hiatt minored in dance at the University of Kansas. ...

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Salina Police are asking for the public's help in solving a couple of crimes. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at about 3:15 AM, a subject living in the 1000 block of N. 9th, Salina, KS, reported hearing a noise in his living room. When he went to investigate the noise he observed a male approximately 6’1” with ...

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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, ...

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The largest marathon in Kansas will take over the streets of Salina Saturday morning. Over 5,000 runners from all 50 states and at least 6 foreign countries will lace up their shoes, and run in and around Salina. Organizers say they would like to thank the community for all of your support of this year's Salina ...

3 weeks ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment  has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued Tuesday because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result ...

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A Salina non-profit organization has launched a volunteer platform which will empower community members to easily find and engage with organizations that are actively seeking support. Salina Area United Way (SAUW) has announced the launch of "United Volunteers", a new platform designed to connect community members with local volunteer opportunities. SAUW recognized a need to adapt ...

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Kansas State University is continuing community visits across the state and will spend Nov. 13-20 visiting several counties in central Kansas including Saline County. The full list of counties includes: Saline Lincoln Mitchell Ellis Barton According to K-State, the commitment to integrating engagement across all it does is central to the university's mission as a next-generation land-grant ...

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 In a development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. According to FHSU, this innovative program is designed to meet the needs of students who seek a flexible educational path, making it ...

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Ready to find information and inspiration for starting - and growing your own business? The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and Create Campaign announce the upcoming Salina Create Campaign Business Forum, scheduled for November 9. This event is designed to empower diverse entrepreneurs and provide them with the tools and resources needed to launch and grow ...