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An Abilene man has been honored with an award for his  extraordinary volunteer leadership and decades of service advancing heritage tourism, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation. Kansas Trails Inc. hosted Trail Appreciation Day at the Kansas State Capitol on March 5th to celebrate trail development, stewardship, and the individuals whose volunteer leadership has made lasting contributions ...

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Authorities are conducting a death investigation after human remains were found in rural Morris County. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, on Thursday at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Morris County Sheriff's Office requested KBI assistance after skeletal remains were located in a field near K-4 and S 2800 Road. KBI agents and the Crime Scene ...

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A White City man was transported to the hospital in Salina after he rolled a commercial truck in a single-vehicle crash in rural Saline County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 54-year-old Phillip Weir was driving a Kenworth Straight Truck headed west on K4 Highway when it left the road. He overcorrected and crossed the center ...

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A large-scale communal art installation and participatory performance are part of the plans for the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, Prairie Works Design will join the community for the 50th Festival celebration with “Community Tangle.” The large-scale communal art installation and participatory performance invites festivalgoers to create side-by-side over the course ...

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A sure sign that spring is on the horizon: It's time to set the clocks forward for daylight saving time. Most Americans will set their clocks 60 minutes later before heading to bed Saturday night, but daylight saving time officially starts Sunday at 2 a.m. local time. You lose an hour of sleep, but daylight saving time ...

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It was a successful first day in a two-day effort to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer. Meridian Media radio stations Y 93.7 and FM 104.9 are part of a two-day radiothon beginning Thursday to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Multiple radio stations across the country each year host a similar radiothon.  This ...

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A former Salina teacher and wrestling coach is accused of creating child sexual abuse materials  by secretly filming minors showering during a high school sporting event. According to court documents, 37-year-old Ryan Brungardt, of Salina is charged with two counts of production of child pornography and one count of attempted production of child pornography. Brungardt is a ...

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Regular colorectal cancer screening is one of the most powerful weapons against colorectal cancer. The colonoscopy is the gold standard for preventing colorectal cancer. All men and women should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Those ...

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All are invited to a celebration of perennial foods and their deep roots in this community. Red Fern Booksellers is planning a gathering to enjoy perennial treats and engage in conversation with scientists from The Land Institute who contributed to the new book "Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods". Aubrey Streit Krug, co-editor of the ...

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Southwest Kansas rancher Cole Gardiner is in recovery mode after a wildfire tore through 35,000 acres and kicked around 200 cattle. Gardiner Angus Ranch, located near Ashland, has been in his family for 150 years. In his lifetime, Gardiner remembers only one other fire that was as devastating, the Starbuck Fire that occurred about nine years ...

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Two Salina radio stations are joining other stations from across the country to embark on a two-day effort to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Meridian Media radio stations Y 93.7 and FM 104.9 are part of a two-day radiothon beginning Thursday to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Multiple radio stations across the country ...