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An Abilene woman was transported to the hospital in Salina following a single vehicle crash along Interstate 70 late Monday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Courtney Hendrix was driving a Toyota 4Runner headed east on I 70. She lost control on the bridge over Crystal Springs Road, east of Salina. The SUV drove ...

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A Salina man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop leads to the discovery of marijuana in his vehicle. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 25-year-old Axel Refugio was arrested last Wednesday after a deputy pulled him over for a seat belt violation in the 100 block of North Broadway. The officer ...

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A Salina man is in jail for making threats and violating a protection order. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 29-year-old Cody M. Jones was taken into custody early Monday after he was found hiding in a basement. Police report a 40-year-old woman told authorities about alleged abuse in late November stemming from an incident ...

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A Salina man is arrested in connection to a couple of recent business burglaries. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that 25-year-old Joseph Mastin was taken into custody last week after he allegedly broke into the Bishop Street Tavern and Acoustic Sounds. Police used warrants to find evidence tied to both locations at a storage unit ...

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UPDATE: The “Emergency Accident Reporting Plan” is canceled; normal reporting of motor vehicle accidents has resumed. _ _ _ ORIGINAL: The “Emergency Crash Reporting Plan” has been implemented due to severe weather and/or hazardous driving conditions as the number of motor vehicle accidents exceeds the Department’s ability to respond in a timely manner. Eligible accidents: Any non-hit and ...

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No one was injured in a house fire in Brookville. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan the homeowner heard a popping noise coming from the breaker box in his utility room on Sunday morning around 10am. Deputies say Bo Snider called 911 after seeing smoke coming from his attic. Rural Fire District #3 responded to the ...

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Salina Police are asking for the public's help in solving a rash of business burglaries, as they look for more video. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that investigators believe a number of break-ins are connected. Police say between November 26th and 29th, The Lodge at 143 South 3rd, Action Travel, 116 South 7th and ...

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Kansas Wesleyan University's "Holiday Magic" concert series features multiple shows this week culminating with "Christmas by Candlelight" on Sunday evening. According to the school, the following shows are scheduled: Dec. 1 - Recital featuring  KWU Percussion Instructor Daniel Albertson, Dec. 2  - Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band Concert Dec. 4 - Vocal Student Recital Dec. ...

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Abilene welcomes visitors and locals to celebrate the season during Cowtown Christmas, a three-day holiday experience filled with beloved traditions, festive lights, live entertainment, and seasonal activities for all ages. According to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, recognized as one of the Best Historic Small Towns by USA TODAY, Abilene becomes the center of holiday ...

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Black Friday is in the books and Small Business Saturday is in the rear-view mirror. It’s now Cyber Monday, with major retailers rolling out deep discounts. The shopping holiday is celebrated the Monday after Thanksgiving every year. Analysts are expecting Cyber Monday to be the biggest online shopping day of the year. Adobe Analytics predicts total ...

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The first accumulating snow of the season is expected Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a fast moving winter storm system will bring accumulating snow to the region on Monday. Pockets of heave to moderate snow are possible, with two to thee inches possible across Central Kansas. The impactful snow is expected during the early morning ...