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A Salina man is facing charges of domestic battery after an argument inside in a home with a female roommate. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 37-year-old Jose Valenzuela-Montoya was arrested on Saturday night around 11:30pm after the victim felt threatened and tried to call for help. Montoya allegedly grabbed her phone and would not ...

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This summer, Tony's Pizza Events Center will make an experience for kids that makes them say "that was the best week ever!" Introducing KIDTONY'S, a three day interactive summer experience taking place July 13, 15 and 17 at Tony's Pizza Events Center. Designed for kids entering 1st through 6th grade, KIDTONY'S combines science, creativity, competition, teamwork, games, ...

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This summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Salina is hosting its first Summer STEM Camp. According to the organization, from the science of sports to making your own boogers, incoming 3rd-8th grade students will have a STEM-ulating summer! Students from all schools are invited to enroll in this free afternoon summer camp. “What excites me most about this ...

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She was one of the stars of iconic 1980s television series "Knight Rider", and later this summer she will riding into Salina. Hollywood actress Rebecca Holden will be a part of the 2026 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular car show in July. Rebecca Holden is an actress, singer, and entertainer best known for her role as computer whiz ...

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Salina USD 305’s free summer meal program begins this week, on Monday.  Children can gear up for summer days by starting with a free, nutritious breakfast, then return for lunch.  According to the USD 305 along with the free meals there will be daily activities and free book giveaways. The program runs June 1-30. It will be ...

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As severe weather was rolling across parts of Kansas Saturday night to the south and to the west of Salina, a rare heat burst generated strong non-thunderstorm wind. According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, just before 8:00 Salina likely experienced a heat burst. Increasing temperatures and decreasing dewpoints produced a non-thunderstorm 62 mph wind ...

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A show this week at Salina's Stiefel Theatre will benefit the Ashby House, a homeless shelter and addiction recovery center for women and families. The Phil Collins Experience is coming on Friday, June 5th. The Phil Collins Experience is the most renowned Phil Collins tribute band in the U.S., performing both solo hits and Collins' era ...

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A Missouri man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on a Kansas highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 69-year-old Lynn Hinkle from Walnut Shade, Missouri, was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle on US 400 Highway in Labette County Kansas. For an unknown reason the motorcycle suddenly left the road. It entered a ditch where ...

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Area cancer patients and cancer survivors are invited to benefit from a continued partnership and get a little “Breath of Hope”. According to the Salina Regional Health Foundation, a 12-week yoga class specifically designed for individuals living with cancer is being offered via A Work in Progress yoga studio  This beginner-level class requires no prior yoga experience ...

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High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 88th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas this week. The event is Sunday, May 31st, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at KSU. According to the American Legion, the ...

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A motorcycle rider suffered serious injuries in a single vehicle crash in a highway median. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 52-year-old Jerry Cookson of Wichita was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle headed on I-235 at Wichita near milepost 8.4 in lane 3. While negotiating a curve, the motorcycle was traveling at a speed greater than was ...