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Aquifer levels in parts of western Kansas that rely on groundwater for everything from drinking to irrigation fell more than a foot last year, Kansas Geological Survey scientists said Tuesday. The Kansas Geological Survey earlier this month completed its annual campaign to measure the Ogallala Aquifer, which supplies the western one-third of the state with water. The ...

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Four people were transported to the hospital in Salina following a crash involving a school bus late Tuesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Buick Encore merged from Interstate 70 heading north onto US 81 Highway. The SUV turned left in front of  a Bluebird school  bus, causing the bus to strike the SUV. ...

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The Salina Public Library is  hosting “50 in 25,” an art exhibit presented by the Salina Central High School Visual Arts Department. This showcase features the talents of top junior and senior students, highlighting their creativity and artistic growth over the past year. Under the guidance of instructor Larry Cullins, students have explored originality and variety ...

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Kansas health officials are dealing with one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in US History The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has been working with local health departments in Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in response a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak.  The agencies are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to ensure ...

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A pair of children were found dead in an icy Kansas lake. According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, on Monday evening at approximately 8:00 deputies responded to the Lake Chaparral Community in rural Linn County for a report of two missing children who had not been seen for several hours. Upon arrival, deputies quickly assessed ...

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A multi-GRAMMY Award-winning country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer is coming to Salina. Rick Skaggs and his all star band Kentucky Thunder are coming to the Stiefel Theatre this spring. According to the venue, fifteen-time GRAMMY Award-winner Ricky Skaggs’ career is among the most significant in recent country music history. He launched his own ...

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Salina Police have enacted their Emergency Accident Reporting Plan, or EARP. Non-injury accidents, non hit and run, an accident that does not require towing and you don’t believe alcohol or drugs have been involved can be filed on-line or in person at the police department. The agency says the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan has been implemented due ...

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Salina will soon get to experience an indoor-pickleball facility in the near future. A family business from Wichita plans to open "Salina Smash", an indoor-pickleball facility sometime in February. General Manager Jason Hardy tells KSAL News, he wants everybody to enjoy the fastest growing sport in the country with year-round, indoor-courts. According to Hardy, they have ...

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A former school in Salina could soon be designated as a historic site. On Monday, representatives from the Dunbar School Alumni Association proposed to Salina City Commissioners that the former segregated school's building be considered an historic site. Chief Operations Officer of CKF Addiction Treatment Jessica Eckels has been a leading proponent for getting the ...

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A driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash in McPherson County late Monday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 51-year-old Sam Dial of Newton was driving a GMC Sierra pickup truck headed north on  on 16th Avenue, approaching a dead-end at US 81 Highway. The truck struck the dead-end guardrail and a culvert before coming ...

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A revised plan for the improvement of Jerry Ivey Memorial Park was rejected Monday evening after a summary of reductions were presented to Salina City Commissioners. On Monday, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hammond introduced a refurbished park plan to commissioners. This plan was a follow up from the December 23rd, 2024 city commission study session ...