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School Threat

John AndersonNovember 9, 2023

There is an increased police presence today at USD 306 Southeast of Saline K-12 School after an online threat was made early Thursday. According to Lt. Sean Kochanowski with the Saline County Sheriff’s Office just after midnight, students who attend SES reached out to the school’s resource officer when they saw threats made on the message app Snapchat. According to reports, a high school aged ...

“Cowtown Santa Express”

John AndersonNovember 5, 2023

Photo via Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad   The “Cowtown Santa Express” will return to the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad this coming holiday season, as the organization expands its 2023 schedule to include more trains stocked with hot chocolate and cookies, holiday music and, of course, Santa himself. According to the railroad, they hauled over 1,000 passengers for the holiday tra...

Officer-Involved Shooting

John AndersonOctober 23, 2023

Eastbound U.S. Highway 54 at Pratt. (Courtesy: KDOT)   UPDATE: A chase involving a vehicle stolen vehicle out of Saline County ended with a Colorado being shot in South Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, preliminary information indicates that a motor carrier inspector from the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) observed a silver 2016 Honda Odyssey on the side of U.S. ...

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group

John AndersonOctober 15, 2023

The Pentagon has dispatched a second US Navy carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean in a move that will deliver additional American firepower to the waters near Israel as fears mount that its war with Hamas could worsen and spiral into a regional conflict. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is moving into the area "as part of our effort to deter hostile actions against Is...

Herington is Losing its Hospital.

John AndersonOctober 9, 2023

Herington is losing its hospital. The Herington Hospital informed employees Monday that the facility is closing. All services end on Monday. The building will remain open through the end of the week for people to retrieve their medical records. Any records will need to be requested in person, though the hospital did note they will be maintained. In a statement released Monday afternoon, Herington...

Final Run

John AndersonOctober 7, 2023

Santa Fe #3415 on Friday, Sept. 15, during the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad photography train event. Photo courtesy Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad staff Mila Miller. Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and history? This Saturday, an iconic piece of railroad heritage, the 1919 Baldwin 4-6-2 “Pacific” type locomotive, Santa Fe #3415 steam engine, will make its final run ...

SANTA EXPRESS HOLIDAY TRAINS

John AndersonOctober 2, 2023

ABILENE AND SMOKY VALLEY RAILROAD RELEASES SCHEDULE FOR 2023 COWTOWN SANTA EXPRESS HOLIDAY TRAINS         The “Cowtown Santa Express” will return to the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad this coming holiday season, as the A&SV expands its 2023 schedule to include more trains stocked with hot chocolate and cookies, holiday music and, of course, Santa himself.             T...

Heritage Days

John AndersonSeptember 22, 2023

Director of the Heritage Center Austin Anders visits with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the 45th Annual Heritage Days October 7 at 412 South Campbell St. in Abilen...

Photo Train

John AndersonSeptember 13, 2023

Professional and amateur photographers from across America will be in Abilene Friday to participate in a unique event on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad: a day-long railroad photography charter train. Thirty photographers have registered for the shoot, where the railroad’s prized steam locomotive, Santa Fe 3415, will be the star. The photo train is not sponsored by the A&SV; rath...

Kansas to Perform

John AndersonSeptember 12, 2023

One of the most iconic bands in rock history is coming back to Salina. As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, legendary rockers KANSAS are extending their 50th Anniversary Tour and adding 20 more shows, including two in Salina. KANSAS will perform at the Stiefel Theatre, Friday and Saturday March 22nd and 23rd. The shows will be the group’s only stop in the state of Kansas duri...

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