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Current weather forecasts show bitterly cold temperatures and several inches of snow are expected across the state starting Friday morning and extending into Sunday. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, they are encouraging the public to limit travel because these conditions can be dangerous for motorists as well as cause issues for highway workers who ...

2 weeks ago
A neck tattoo helped identify a burglar who was caught after he was spotted in a vehicle, and chased away by the owner. According to Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, officers were sent to the 700 Block of N 5th Street Wednesday night to the report of a vehicle burglary. The owner of a Chevrolet Suburban ...

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The Salina Fire Department was dispatched just before 7:30 Wednesday morning to the report of a residential structure fire in the 200 block of  North College. According to the agency, upon arrival, fire crews observed moderate smoke coming from the residence. The initial arriving crew made entry with an attack line while additional crews entered the ...

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Salina based Bennington State Bank is acquiring Flint Hills Bank in Eskridge. According to Bennington State Bank, they have entered into a definitive agreement under which they will acquire Eskridge, Kansas based Flint Hills Bank. This strategic acquisition will expand Bennington State Bank’s presence in key markets, reinforcing their commitment to serving Kansas communities of all ...

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Picture courtesy of Huey Counts Salina Central junior Kaylie Shultz has been named the 2025–26 Gatorade Kansas Girls Cross Country Player of the Year, the highest individual honor in high school athletics. Shultz is one of 610 high school student athletes honored each year. State winners are chosen in 12 different sports and one national finalist will ...

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A candidate has been tabbed to take over for Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes, who is retiring at the end of March. According to Saline County,  Matthew (Matt) Stiles will take over as County Administrator, effective Monday, April 13, 2026, subject to final approval by the Commission of the contract negotiated between Mr. Stiles and County Counselor ...

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A woman who is on the latest list of Salina's Most Wanted was arrested in Concordia after she was discovered hiding in basement. According to the Concordia Police Department on Tuesday they received credible information via Saline County Crime Stoppers that a felon on Salina's Most Wanted was hiding in a residential basement, possibly armed with ...

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The Salina Symphony will bring in the new year with a concert full of classic and contemporary American songs celebrating 250 years of the American spirit. Works by five acclaimed American composers – three contemporary, two legendary – will be performed by the Symphony during their January mainstage concert. All three living contemporary composers –Jeremy Crosmer, ...

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Salina Police are looking for a stolen van and the thief who took it. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that on Tuesday, someone stole a blue, 2007 Chrysler Town and Country van from the 900 block of North 11th Street. The owner told police she had recently misplaced a backup set of keys. The van is ...

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A Salina man with a warrant out of  Colorado was taken into custody on Tuesday night. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, around 10pm staff at the McDonalds restaurant on Planet Avenue contacted authorities after a man would not leave the business. Police contacted 32-year-old Jordan Fisher of Salina and discovered he was wanted on an outside ...

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The Smoky Hill Museum is inviting the community to stop in and help celebrate Kansas’ 165th birthday. The Sunflower State is turning 165 years old this year and the museum plans to offer a free public celebration. The Kansas statehood free public celebration is planned for Saturday, January 31st, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The whole family ...