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A Salina woman facing murder charges in connection with the death of her 5-month-old son will face trial. At an arraignment in Saline County District Court Thursday afternoon, 21-year-old Adyson Burr appeared before Judge Amy Norton. Burr waived her right to a formal reading of the charges, and a not guilty plea was entered. An October trial ...

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Friday will mark a new chapter for Salina Tech as they officially purchase the campus at St. Francis Ministries. The idea began with a conversation between two neighbors named Greg and Bill - and turned into a big opportunity for both organizations to help people. Dr. Greg Nichols, President Salina Area Technical College and Bill Clark, President ...

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Recent heat and humidity were no match for a recent anonymous Kansas Wesleyan donor, who made sure Christmas came early for the university with a $2 million gift. According to KWU, the gift was made in honor of Robert and Lila Berkley, and it is the third-largest gift in KWU history.  “We are truly grateful for this ...

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Following a meeting this week in which concerns about water quality in a couple of Salina neighborhoods were visually brought to the attention of Salina City Commissioners they will gather for a special meeting next week to discuss the issue. The Salina City Commission will convene for a special study session at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, ...

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A 60-year-old Salina man avoided an elaborate scam attempt. According to Salina Police the man advised them he was contacted by a person claiming to be an Amazon representative wanting to confirm the purchase of a phone. He was  advised someone had opened three Amazon accounts and 5 credit cards in his name. The caller indicated someone ...

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A Salina man was arrested after fighting with police. According to Salina Police, Tuesday at about 2:30 PM, officers responded to the 700 block of N 9th, to assist a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper who had been flagged down by citizens. The citizens reported a male, later identified as Phillip Ledesma (53) of Salina, approached a ...

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A driver was injured in a crash in southwest Kansas caused by a wheel falling off a pilot car. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford F250 pickup acting as a pilot car for an oversize load was travelling west on US 56 Highway.  The truck went off the road to give room to an ...

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This Thursday will mark ten years, and authorities are still searching for answers in an unsolved Saline County murder. On June 25th, 2016, 57-year-old Lori J. Heimer was murdered inside her home outside of Assaria in southern Saline County. Investigators continue working alongside KBI agents to find the person or persons responsible for killing Heimer, who ...

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A manufacturing company in Salina that designs and builds heavy equipment for the asphalt and pavement preservation industry has made a donation to a Salina technical college. Salina Area Technical College on Tuesday celebrated the donation of a Ford F-750 from Bergkamp Inc. According the school, the truck is branded and ready for use. It will help ...

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An off duty police officer saved a child's life in a fiery crash along Interstate 70 in Kansas. According to the Kansas City Police Department, office Yul Bean was off-duty and traveling west of Topeka earlier this month when he came upon the scene. A car was on fire following a crash with a semi. Bean ran ...

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Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America starting with the Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights themed Tri-Rivers Fair Parade at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 on Santa Fe Avenue, from Elm Street to Prescott. The 2026 Tri-Rivers Fair Board will honor Eric Blomquist as the Grand Marshal of the parade. According to the Fair ...