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Police are looking for a truck which was reported stolen early Thursday morning, and the thief who took it. According to Salina Police, sometime between 4:00 AM and 5:20 AM, a brownish grey 2019 GMC Sierra pickup was stolen from the 1000 block of Talley. The truck has aftermarket rims on it.  It has a Kansas personalized ...

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A Salina man was arrested after allegedly becoming aggressive with police and staff at Salina Regional Health Center. According to Salina Police, at around 5:00 Wednesday evening officers were called to the 3300 block of Ringneck Crossing to the report of a person in crisis. After officers arrived, 36-year-old Timothy Tribble allegedly came at them in an ...

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A surge in oil prices is poised to hit farmers where it hurts most — their bottom line — and with new estimates suggesting a $90-per-barrel market, this could significantly raise production costs across the board. According to Kansas State University economist Gregg Ibendahl, higher oil prices are already creating a ripple effect through key farm inputs, ...

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A new season of First Fridays will kickoff in downtown Salina this Friday. First Fridays go live this Friday from 6 - 8. Think live music outside, shops open late, local art on display, and all the downtown vibes you love. There will be artist receptions at several  locations, and many businesses will stay open late. Red Fern ...

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The sounds of Bach's "Passion" and  Handel’s “Messiah” will once again fill the airwaves this weekend. The Messiah Festival of the Arts is a weeks long celebration of music, art, and culture in Lindsborg. The event begins each year a month prior to Easter and includes many events including art exhibits, theatre productions, a jazz walk. ...

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The Salina Area United Way’s popular free tax preparation program which began in February is winding down. Tax season is coming to a close, and so is our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. According to the United Way, the last intake day for free tax preparation is Wednesday, April 8 at the McKenzie Center, 308 W. ...

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Salina South High School is excited to announce the hiring of Marty Wendel as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach of the Cougars, pending board approval. After completing his collegiate career at Colby Community College in 2012 and Fort Hays State University in 2015, where he played for long-time FHSU Head Coach Mark Johnson, Coach Wendel ...

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The idea began with a conversation between two neighbors, and continued today on KSAL Radio as Dr. Greg Nichols, President Salina Area Technical College and Bill Clark, President and CEO of St. Francis Ministries revealed a plan to help students and the community. The big idea - Salina Area Tech purchases the St. Francis campus to ...

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A high-speed chase ends with an arrest after a driver rams a Salina Police cruiser. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 27-year-old Devin Murrell of New Cambria was taken into custody early Wednesday morning following a vehicle chase and foot pursuit. Police say around 2:30am, an officer on patrol attempted to make a traffic stop ...

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The Salina Public Library invites the community to participate in Salina Reads, a citywide series of events designed to strengthen community connections by widening perspectives and deepening understanding through literature, shared experiences, and conversation. This year’s featured title is “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” by Mary Roach. Known for her humor and curiosity, Roach explores the ...

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Nearly 100 hay bales are destroyed following a grass fire in Barton County. The fire broke out Monday evening near Southeast 60th Avenue and Southeast 30th Road. The Great Bend Fire Department and Ellinwood Fire Department worked to contain the fire and put out any hot spots. No injuries were reported.