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A head-on crash involving a pickup truck and a semi killed one person on Thursday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 32-year-old Gregory Campbell of Emporia was driving a Chevrolet Silverado  headed west on US 56 Highway in Marion County. He crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Freightliner semi head-on. The semi overturned and came ...

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Project Salina board members have been busy contacting local businesses, preparing for the 2026 effort. A kickoff luncheon is planned for April 15th at 11:00 AM at Sunrise Presbyterian Church.  The Salina Rescue Mission and Project Salina will provide a free meal while participating businesses and organizations learn more about the mission and the impact it has ...

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The March list of Salina's Most Wanted has generated ten arrests so far. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, those arrested include: Greg Lewis Bowser Lance Griffin Justin Levin Tristian McDowell Shane McMillin Ashley Owens Guage Peterson Patrick Wahl Shawn Wood Randy Zediker Those on the March list are wanted for crimes which include criminal ...

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Family and friends are rallying to help a Saline County couple recover following a devastating barn fire that happened earlier this week. The fire on Monday night claimed the lives of five show horses and four dogs, wiping out their only source of income overnight. Now, as one of the couple recovers from surgery and is on medical ...

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The Kansas Attorney General's Office Thursday  issued a consumer alert warning about a growing scam involving fraudulent “Notice of Hearing” notices for alleged traffic violations. According to the agency, scammers are sending fake notices via text message and email that mimic official court documents. These notices often include realistic details such as court headings, case numbers, ...

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The Maxwell Wildlife Refuge has been awarded a $16,414 Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism to support facility upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and expanding educational programming. According to the organization, grant funds will be used to upgrade key amenities, including the addition of a concessions area and expanded storage to support educational events and ...

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A Salina woman facing charges in connection with the death of her 5-month-old son has been deemed competent to stand trial. 21-year-old Adyson Burr appeared in person in Saline County District Court before Judge Amy Norton Thursday morning. Both the Saline County Attorney's Office and Burr’s attorney have received and reviewed the results of a comprehensive mental ...

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One of the largest bowling events in the area returns this weekend, Hawaiian style. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is bringing back Bowl For Kids’ Sake, which will take over The Alley in Salina Friday evening, and throughout the day Saturday. According to the organization,  this year’s event invites the Saline County to bust out their ...

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Damage cleanup is underway after a fire broke out at a McPherson car dealership. According to the McPherson Fire Department, the fire broke out early Wednesday morning at Midway Motors on East Kansas near I-135 and U.S. Highway 56. At approximately 2:54 a.m. first were responders were dispatched to  a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found ...

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Following last week's successful recovery of a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake, comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are all working together, and say the ...

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The Salina Regional Health Center Student Volunteer Program is accepting applications for this summer. The volunteer program targets students interested in healthcare careers, and most volunteers serve more than 30 hours during the summer. Some volunteers become employees or return later as healthcare professionals after completing academic studies. Participants gain experience by supporting staff in one ...