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A Salina man accused of a double murder back in February of last year is still in the Saline County Jail awaiting transfer to the Larned State Hospital, the largest psychiatric facility in Kansas. Following a court ordered comprehensive mental health evaluation, back in July a judge ordered 36-year-old Preston Reyna to go to the Larned ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is vetoing a bill that would require people to use restrooms at government buildings that are for their biological sex assigned at birth. Kelly vetoed the bill on Friday. The governor says the language in the bill would have significant consequences beyond its intent.

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The Salina Senior Theatre Project will be holding auditions for a spring show. According to the organization, they will be casting for "Dinner at Seven, Panic at Nine". The comedy by Iva Polansky has four female and three male roles available. "Dinner at Seven, Panic at Nine" is a witty comedy about longtime friends whose monthly dinner ...

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A second suspect is still being sought in connection with a burglary at a McPherson County bar and grill that was caught on video. Back on February 4th thieves were caught on video rappelling from a ceiling into the Main Street Bar and Grill in Canton. The business shared two videoes of the crime on social ...

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The Bennington State Bank has rewarded several employees with promotions According to the bank, those promoted include: Keri Bartels joined BSB in 2025 and has been promoted to Assistant Vice President (AVP), Deposit Operations Manager. Bartels oversees the daily operations of the Deposit Operations team, ensuring effective and efficient execution while maintaining strict adherence to all ...

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Drama students from Salina Central High School have been invited to perform at an international peer event. According to the school, the Central High School Theatre program was selected by an adjudication committee to present their fall play Clue (High School Edition) to the 2026 International Thespian Festival in June at the University of Indiana Bloomington. ...

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Registered voters in Salina are receiving a ballot asking them to vote to repeal or retain the breed specific ban which makes owning a dog that may have pit bull features illegal. Salinans benefited from an Issues Forum on this topic where we heard from key individuals.  Alan Jilka, former commissioner, told us that the institution ...

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Inspired by the corporate world, a Kansas state senator wants to provide a monetary incentive for state employees to report fraud, waste or abuse. Sen. Michael Murphy, a Republican from Sylvia who introduced Senate Bill 450, was the sole person to testify Thursday before the Senate Committee on Government Efficiency. He said he was inspired by his former ...

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Salina Public Library has received a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York, the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie. The award is part of Carnegie Libraries 250, a special initiative celebrating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring the roughly 1,280 Carnegie Libraries still serving their communities across the United ...

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Police are seeking tips in a case involving a theft which was caught on camera. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Thursday, February 5th, at about 4:30 PM a male and female were at the District Eat and Play, 2259 S. 9th. When the two left the ...

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A couple of Salina teens were arrested early Friday after one of them sought treatment for an injury he sustained during a convenience store burglary. According to Salina Police, Friday morning at about 1:45 an officer on routine patrol observed the front door glass of Rod’s 5, 680 S. Phillips, shattered. Officers searched the business and ...