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Solomon Festival theme centered around 'paradise'
The Solomon Festival Committee is excited to announce the much-anticipated Solomon Festival, taking place July 19 and July 20. This year’s theme "Aloha Summer - Small Town Paradise" promises to bring the community together for a weekend full of fun, entertainment, and celebration. “The Solomon Festival is back with...
Abilene City Commission Weighing Three Buckeye Ave. Concepts
Marsh and Mark Bachamp of Olsson Engineering introduced three concepts for the 2025 Buckeye Avenue CCLIP project to the Abilene City Commission during their last regular meeting. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will contribute $400,000 toward surface preservation. The project spans Buckeye Ave. between NW 5th Street and the Union Pacific Railroad, focusing on surface preservation and streetscapes.
Central Kansas Free Fair, July 27-Aug. 4, celebrates 100 years in Abilene
This summer, something truly magical is happening in Abilene, Kansas – the Central Kansas Free Fair is celebrating its 100th anniversary. This iconic event is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience the heart and soul of the Midwest; with a rich history dating back a century, the fair promises to be bigger, better, and more unforgettable than ever.
Free CityGo rides for back to school fair in Salina this Tuesday
SALINA, Kan. (KSNW) — Salina CityGo will provide free rides for families attending the USD 305 Enrollment and Back to School Fair on July 23. Enrollment begins at 11 a.m. and will run to 7 p.m., while the back-to-school fair is from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Salina Central High School at 650 E. Crawford.
Horse Soldier Coming Back to Abilene
An American hero will roll back into Abilene for the Central Kansas Free Fair at the end of July. Kansas native Mark Nutsch now lives in Leavenworth and joined in on the KSAL Morning News with a look back at a group of US Army Green Berets he led in freeing Afghanistan from Taliban rule in 2001, after the 9-11 attacks. His unit spent months on horseback fighting alongside Uzbek cavalrymen to take down the Taliban.
Decades in the making — City of Salina enters into a federal cost-sharing program with the Army Corps of Engineers
On Monday, July 15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran participated in a ceremonial signing event with the Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Salina to facilitate the transfer of the Smoky Hill River Project to a new program under the Corps of Engineers. The event took place at 1:30...
Schilling Road in Salina closed July 23-25
On Tuesday through Thursday, July 23-25, APAC-Kansas, Shears Division of Salina will close to traffic Schilling Road east of Centennial Road. During the closure, the contractor will perform numerous full depth pavement repairs. All homes and businesses will be accessible at all times but perhaps only by an alternate route.
Design, Bulldoze and Water Flow
A multi-year – multi phase plan to bring the Smoky Hill River back to life in Salina is underway, but most of the work will be under the radar for the next couple of years. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday with a look at the ecosystem restoration effort the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are joining forces to revive the river over the next 6-years.
🎥Saline County's Second Annual National Night Out — strengthening community ties
Saline County Emergency Management invites residents to join over 38 million neighbors across 18,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide for National Night Out. Event Details. Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 p.m.Location: Jerry Ivey Park, 735 E. Magnolia Rd, Salina,...
Upcoming free to attend events at Red Fern Booksellers in downtown Salina
July 18, 2024 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. | Author Meet n Greet | The Standard Book of Anything. Andrea Rome is an indie author from Kansas. A Wildcat by education, Andrea also spent a year in Abilene at the Great Plains Theatre before moving to the Kansas City Metro Area.
School supplies, health services available at Saline County Back to School Fair
As the school year inches closer, a program to make sure students get school supplies is back, and this time it's added a new service. The annual Saline County Back to School Fair is happening from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Salina Central High School gym, 650 E. Crawford St.
🎙King in the Community: Mitch Robinson, Salina Community Economic Developement Organization
Tune in for another conversation with Mitch Robinson, executive director of the Salina Community Economic Development Organization. King in the Community host Nate asks him about the Kansas Department of Commerce's new program "Love Kansas" and the state's efforts to bring back former residents. They also discuss the current employment...
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