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The public is invited to attend a Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony in Salina this Wednesday morning. The City of Salina will honor the valor, service, and sacrifice of its peace officers and those of other agencies locally and nationwide.  Four Salina officers have given their lives in the line of duty; these heroes and their ...

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Fort Hays State University will be hosting a free, live webinar to help students and their families navigate Financial Aid and how to pay for college. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 to 6 p.m. As the landscape of higher education funding continues to evolve, FHSU is committed to transparency and ...

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The USD 306 Southeast of Saline School District will honor four retiring staffers this week. According to the District, those retiring include: Todd Baird Wade Caselman Mitch Gebhardt Roger Stumpf All are invited to celebrate four incredible careers, and are invited to come and celebrate the lasting impact they’ve had on USD 306 students, staff, and the ...

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Law enforcement shot and killed a suspect following a pursuit in North Salina Monday evening. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, at approximately 4:55 p.m., officers from the Salina Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the initial encounter, the suspect exited the vehicle armed with a firearm. As officers attempted to ...

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Test results are back from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and there is no Asbestos inside the Central Mall. According to the Mall, reopening procedures to clean and work on the roof can resume. There is no set timeline on when the mall will reopen for the public. The mall has been closed since April ...

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Salina City Commissioners Monday voted to contract an outside industry expert to conduct an operational assessment of the Salina Animal Shelter. Animal Shelter Services LLC will perform the assessment, at a cost of $30,000. Tim Crum is the owner of the Animal Shelter Services. He has worked in the shelter industry for nearly 30 years. He will ...

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Salina City Commissioners Monday passed a couple of resolutions which moved the Smoky Hill River renewal project another step forward Monday. Commissioners passed one resolution authorizing the beginning of property acquisition relating to the project. A second resolution dealt with  land acquisition and public use. The City will begin the process of offering  just compensation for 43 ...

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For 2027, the Saline County Commissioners changed the way funds will be allocated to outside agencies. Applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt entities are now being accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 22nd. According to the County, applicants are being asked to focus their requests to address four key questions: The agency's mission and how it helps ...

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The Salina Police Department’s SWAT Team has been recognized with an award for valor. According to the agency, the team was presented with a Silver Unit Citation Valor Award at the annual Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) Valor Awards Banquet. The award was received for the actions during a hostage rescue incident in February ...

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Salina area public transportation will again be offering a popular youth ride program this summer. OCCK Transportation is continuing the successful “Get On & Go” program for Salina area youth. According to the organization, youth ages 7-18 will be able to purchase a “Get On & Go” Summer Youth Bus Pass for $10.  The pass will ...

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The FLOCK camera system helps police in Salina recover a vehicle stolen from El Dorado, and make three arrests including a couple of runaway teens. According to Salina Police, on Saturday a FLOCK hit reported a stolen vehicle from El Dorado, Kansas, in Salina. Officers began looking for the vehicle. and were able to locate the ...