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MAYB Basketball Tournament
MAYB Basketball Tournament is a outdoors & sports event in Salina, scheduled for July 18, 2026. It may be a good fit for families, fans, and visitors looking for active or outdoor…
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Jul 19, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
Jul 19, 2026: Concerts at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza is a university & school event at the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII…
the Campanile at Memorial Drive - WWII Memorial Campanile / Campanile Plaza
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Fastpitch Masters Softball Camp
Fastpitch Masters Softball Camp is a outdoors & sports event in Salina, scheduled for July 23, 2026. It may be a good fit for families, fans, and visitors looking for active or…
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Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) Leadsled Spectacular Car Show
Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) Leadsled Spectacular Car Show is a music & nightlife event at 2026 Kustom Kemps Of America Show Schedule in Salina, scheduled for July 23, 2026…
2026 Kustom Kemps Of America Show Schedule
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Monty Python's Spamalot
Monty Python's Spamalot is a music & nightlife event at Theatre Salina in Salina, scheduled for July 24, 2026 through July 26, 2026. It may be a good fit for people looking for…
Theatre Salina
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Tri Rivers Fair Golf Tournament
Tri Rivers Fair Golf Tournament is a outdoors & sports event in Salina, scheduled for July 24, 2026. It may be a good fit for families, fans, and visitors looking for active or…
Local News
In Independence
Independence firefighters share kitchen safety reminder after mixer hair entanglement
After a child’s hair became tangled in a kitchen mixer, the Independence, Kansas Fire and EMS Department is urging families to take extra precautions when children are in the kitchen. Emergency crews say the…
Kansas Highway Patrol details Independence Day holiday response and non-DUI fatal crashes
The Kansas Highway Patrol released its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report covering the period from 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Independence police ask public to help find missing 15-year-old
Independence police are seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Damien Haun, who was last seen on June 30 in the 100 block of South Willis.
Fourth of July forecast: storms and lightning possible later today, with stronger risk this evening
Lightning could affect Fourth of July plans later this afternoon and evening, with showers and non-severe storms mainly moving across areas north of I-70 early today. A line of storms is approaching Topeka,…
Independence Towers tenants push for safety upgrades after fatal fall; organizers allege retaliation via lease non-renewals
Residents of Independence Towers in Independence are advocating for safety improvements and better living conditions after a child’s fatal fall, and organizers say they’re being pushed out after raising…
Tourism and Places
In Independence
Replica of Ingall's 1870 cabin at the original site. Discover the pioneer way of life of the Ingalls family at this reconstructed log cabin made famous in the series of children's books written by Laura…
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This beautiful free zoo features a variety of animals, many are small and most are grazers. All are compatible with the Kansas climate. Walk through the area and visit the monkeys on Monkey Island, feed the ducks at the…
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Mission: To nurture, celebrate and promote the achievements of playwrights, playwriting and the American theater; in order to educate, entertain and culturally enrich the communities of Kansas, the region and beyond…
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