Both Salina and Aurora firemen were among the 282 personnel who have contributed to the successful 83% containment of the Silver King Fire which has been burning three miles west of Marysvale, Utah since July 5.  The fire was caused by lightning and 18,189 acres have been affected.               Over the weekend, their hard work and favorable weather enabled Fishlake National Forest managers to reduce the area subject to Forest Closure Order. On the north ...

Liz and Craig Crandall, owners of Butch Cassidy Campground, and Brandi Burgess, Manager, were recognized as Salina City’s Business of the Quarter at the regularly scheduled council meeting held Wednesday, July 10, 2024.  The Crandalls purchased Butch Cassidy two and a half years ago and so far, they really love it.   “It’s a beautiful property,” said Liz. “I really love it and it has so much potential.  We have some wonderful people who live here ...

              J.R. Smith’s ’64 Dodge Dart GT won Best of Show at the 2023 Blast from the Past Car Show, and Smith, Santa Clara, is looking forward to bringing his showpiece to this weekend’s show. “I have to tell you, last year was the first year I’ve been to the Salina Car Show, and I was shocked that we won Best of Show.  There were some really, really nice quality cars there! We had a ...