1 year ago
In response to demand from across the region, Salina Area Technical College is planning to start a part-time program for Practical Nursing, starting in the fall of 2024. The college started its full-time Practical Nursing program in the fall of 2018, and has been tremendously popular; all open seats for the current class were filled by ...

1 year ago
A group of Salina drama students will present a one act musical this weekend. The Salina Central High School Repertory Theatre class students will present the musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. According to the school, “the play is a story about an eclectic group of sixth-graders who arrive at ...

1 year ago
One of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest, and what’s billed as the largest collector toy show in Kansas, is coming to Salina this Saturday. Kenwood Hall and the 4-H Building will be bursting at the seams with toys at the 11th Annual Salina Heart Land Toy Show. Organizers say vendors are coming ...

1 year ago
A missing man who was the subject of a statewide Silver Alert has been found safe. The Riley County Police Department reported that Ray Newman was located safe in Republic County. The statewide silver alert is now canceled. _ _ _ ORIGINAL: Family and friends are searching for a missing Manhattan man. A statewide Silver Alert has been issued. According ...

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Salina Downtown will welcome the holiday season this Saturday with a full afternoon and evening of events. A full afternoon and evening of Holiday fun is planned, ending with the Parade of Lights. The day includes: Letters to Santa at Streit Sandblasting 12-5pm Make-Your-Own Christmas Cards at Salina Art Center Warehouse 11a-1p Live Nativity by Immanuel ...

1 year ago
The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. According to the museum, the holiday open house is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival - Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a ...

1 year ago
A local home improvement store is hosting a holiday toy drive to benefit the Salina Salvation Army. In the spirit of Christmas, the Salina Menards home improvement store is serving as a toy drive drop site. According to Menards, they have participated in this opportunity for a number of years now and are excited to help put ...

1 year ago
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and Abilene is gearing up for a celebration of community and local commerce with the arrival of "Pink Friday" this coming on Friday, November 17. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, this fun holiday shopping event, inspired by the Boutique Hub, will infuse the traditional Black Friday shopping ...

1 year ago
The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD,  conducted a planned live-fly air defense exercise over southwest Nebraska-northwest Kansas and northeastern Colorado Wednesday The agency says NORAD F-16 Fighting Falcons, an E-3 Sentry AWACS, and civilian aircraft participated in the exercise. Aircraft operated at approximately 8,000 feet, and may have been visible to the public. To test responses, ...

1 year ago
A  woman was transported to the hospital following a single-vehicle crash involving a deer late Tuesday night west of Salina. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 61-year-old Dawnetta Bennet  of Salina was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu headed east on Interstate 70. A deer emerged from the south ditch and struck the car. Bennet, who was buckled ...

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Salina USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline will host a "Coffee Chat" event this week. According to the district, a "Coffee Chat" with the superintendent is planned for Thursday from 7:30-8:00 a.m. at the District Office. This is an opportunity for community members to connect, learn, and share their thoughts and ideas with Superintendent Exline. All community members ...