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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Kansas Corporation Commission is disagreeing with Evergy’s assertions of a rate increase. The request would mean an average monthly rate increase of $14.24 for Evergy Central customers and $3.47 for Evergy Metro customers. Commission approval is required before a regulated utility can change its rates. The KCC says a rate increase of 1.6 percent was all that could be justified to provide ser...
When President Dwight Eisenhower ran for a second term in office, his health was a concern. Was he healthy enough to run again, and if he won was he health enough to do the job? The public is invited to attend the August Lunch & Learn scheduled for Thursday, August 24, at noon central time either in person or online. The program will be held in the Eisenhower library building indoor courtya...
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