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Nine defendants have been sentenced to prison terms for their part in an international drug trafficking ring that brought large amounts of methamphetamine into Kansas. According to the US Department of Justice, in 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Riley County Police Department launched an investigation into a drug trafficking organization operating in the Manhattan ...

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Kansas weather lived up to its tempestuous reputation Wednesday as the dregs of Hurricane Polo launched more than a dozen tornadoes throughout the state. “Kansas dished out tornadoes like Santa handing out candy canes,” wrote one storm chaser who posts online as Kansas Twisters. “No idea how many there were, but I was blessed to see ...

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A popular Salina Downtown event is returning in October. According to Salina Downtown, Sip & Stroll is coming up October 17th. Spend the evening discovering local stops, tasting something delicious, and enjoying Downtown Salina in a whole new way. You'll sip, sample, and stroll your way through the best our community has to offer from local wineries ...

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The new October list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The October list went online Saturday morning. Those on the October list are wanted for crimes which include armed robbery, felony child abuse, aggravated escape from custody, making criminal threats, kidnapping, aggravated domestic violence ...

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Salina Police are seeking tips in connection with a theft. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to police, on Saturday, September 26th at about 10:00 AM, a subject entered Walmart at 2900 S. 9th Street and picked up several items. The subject picked up and took a Black & ...

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A Monster trucks and motocross event is coming to Salina. Monster Trucks Maniac + Freestyle Motocross is roaring into Tony’s Pizza Events Center on Saturday, October 24th. According to the venue, fans can expect an action-packed night featuring massive monster trucks, high-flying Freestyle Motocross riders, and the opportunity to ride on a real monster truck. FMX riders ...

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The October edition of First Friday will take over downtown Salina this Friday, and it will be cool, figuratively and literally. First Friday goes live this Friday from 5 – 9. There will be live music outside, shops open late, local art on display, and all the downtown vibes you love. There will be artist receptions at ...

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A new class of seven will be inducted into the Salina Business Hall of Fame. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, the 2026 inductees include: Historic Category (1946-1999) – Nathan Butcher Contemporary Category (2000-present) – Rob Exline; Hemmer Siblings (Katie Platten, Tom Hemmer, Joe Hemmer, Matt Hemmer, and Phil Hemmer) In addition to the Business ...

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The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum will benefit from estate gift of approximately $2.7 million to the Smoky Valley Historical Association. According to the museum, the funds donated by Dorothy Runbeck Stout are designated to preserve the Museum buildings and grounds. The donation is the third from Stout. The first time she came to the ...

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A man was arrested following incidents in a downtown Salina restaurant and the hospital in Salina. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday at about 10:00 PM, officers responded to YaYa’s , 251 S. Santa Fe, in reference to an intoxicated disorderly subject. Contact was made with employees who advised a subject, identified as Justin Trusty (36), had ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo is among 30 organizations earning accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). According to the independent Accreditation Commission, they evaluated 33 facility applications. Of those, 30 facilities were granted accreditation, and three were denied. “We are incredibly proud of the facilities that have earned AZA accreditation this fall, and are pleased to ...