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A major electricity provider is expanding in Kansas. Evergy announced yesterday that it plans to construct two natural gas power plants in the state. The two plants will cost two-billion dollars, and they will be built in Reno and Sumner counties. The Sumner County plant will open in 2029, while the Reno County plant is scheduled to ...

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The death of a Kansas prison inmate is under investigation. Twenty-six-year-old Kevyn Lopez was found unresponsive in his cell at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility yesterday morning and he was later pronounced dead. Lopez was serving a nearly eight-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter out of Wyandotte County.

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The same organization which provides public transportation in the Salina area is planning to begin a low cost on demand ride program. According to OCCK Transportation, they are launching a new OnDemand Pilot Program, starting November 4th, within the city limits of Salina. This innovative transportation option offers affordable, on-demand rides for just $5, making it ...

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Jeans Day at Salina Regional Health Center started in October 2009 as a fundraiser to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness month for the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. Since then, it has exceeded expectations so much that it expanded to help several area non-profit organizations and has become part of the employee culture at Salina Regional ...

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Early voting is underway in Saline County. According to Saline County Clerk Jamie Doss, those wanting to vote early can bring their ID and vote beginning today, October, 21st in person. Registered voters may avoid long lines and the anticipated long wait times on November 5th, by walking into the City -County Building located at 300 West ...

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A Salina man was taken into custody after an argument about laundry turned violent. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, 32-year-old Christopher Wilson was arrested on Sunday evening after allegedly punching a woman in the face. Police say early Saturday morning a 32-year-old woman was visiting with a male acquaintance at the Budget Hotel on E. ...

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The body of a man was discovered Sunday morning outside a Salina church. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that around 10:45am, officers and EMS were sent to the Immanuel Lutheran Church located at 255 S. 7th Street. Police say a female parishioner contacted authorities after she became concerned that the man was not breathing. Salina Police ...

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The Saline County Road & Bridge Department received an Honorable Mention in the 2024 Build a Better Mousetrap competition for its Bed Up Indicator project, which enhances safety for both workers and the public. The project was acknowledged under the Smart Transformation Award category for its practical improvement in transportation processes. The Build a Better Mousetrap ...

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Candidates on the Saline County ballot represented themselves and answered questions for the public in the heat of the election campaign. On Sunday, The Salina League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum at the Watson Room inside the Stiefel Theatre. Candidates that appeared were: Clarke Sanders and Lori Blake (69th District House) John Baker (running ...

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It's become a must stop for a 'kid friendly' Halloween experience in Salina. The Cops and Costumes event will take place this Friday from 4pm to 6pm at the Salina Police Department  located at 255 North 10th Street. Salina Police officers will be on hand to greet children and adults and hand out tasty treats and stickers. ...

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A Kansas teen was killed in a single vehicle crash over the weekend. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 16-year-old Jadin R. Hall was driving a 2003 Ford F-150 and for an unknown reason, lost control of the truck on Country Road U, 12-miles northeast of Colby. The vehicle drove into a corn field, rolled an unknown ...