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A report released this week by Becker’s Hospital Review, citing information from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Unplanned Hospital Visits data, shows Salina Regional Health Center is the top-rated, full-service hospital in Kansas for hospital readmission rate. According to the Hospital, this is the second time in a row Salina Regional has topped ...

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The Saline County Election Office is currently recruiting election workers for upcoming elections. According to the Saline County Clerk's Office, election workers are a critical part of the election process. Elections could not happen without their hard work.  They are looking for dedicated community members from all backgrounds to help make elections run smoothly, including: Retirees College ...

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It’s the last full week of the Salina Public Schools Summer Food Program. The program runs through Tuesday of next week, June 30. Free meals are available to all children ages 1 through 18 with no registration, eligibility requirements or paperwork needed. Adults are welcome to attend and may purchase breakfast for $3.50 and lunch for $5.75. Breakfast ...

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Abilene's Wild West story is about to gain a new landmark, in the form of a new bronze monument honoring legendary lawman James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok at Old Abilene Town as part of the community's commemoration of the 150th anniversary of his death in 1876. According to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau this special ...

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Concerns about water quality in a couple of Salina neighborhoods were visually brought to the attention of Salina City Commissioners during the public forum session of Monday's commission meeting. Sheree Spratlen, who lives on Dover Drive, brought with her samples of tap water from her home. As she spoke, Spratlen held up the murky brown water. Spratlen ...

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Salina City Commissioners Monday authorized a temporary increase in the City Manager’s purchasing authority from $50,000 to $200,000 for tree services related to the June 8th storm. Back on June 8th Salina experienced damage to many large trees on City property which will require trimming and removal services beyond the capabilities of City staff. City Manager ...

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Salina Public Library's summer reading goal of 20,000 books is nearing the halfway point. According to the Library, week four of Summer at the Library is officially wrapped up, bringing the total to 9,406 books out of the 20,000 book goal. This year’s summer at the library season invites the community to read together, attend free events, ...

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Kansas wheat farmers have seen a wide variety of conditions impact their crop in 2026. From frost to drought to wind and soaking rains, yields have suffered across the spectrum. Near Marquette, KS this past week, bushels per acre fell to about 20-bushels, with the high end yields topping out in the mid-30's. Can temperatures in ...

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The Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre is getting state funding to help offset costs of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to ensure that the beloved outdoor theater continues to operate for years to come. “There's always value in preserving our historic infrastructure, but especially when it serves ...

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A weekend Juneteenth celebration in Salina was filled with good food, great music, and amazing people. DJ Candy kept the high energy with a great playlist and LED lights cast over the dance floor. The crowd did not disappoint, showing the strength of the community, celebrating even after the weather had other plans for the evening.  The ...

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A threat with a gun prompted an arrest and the recovery of two handguns from the suspect. According to Salina Police, Saturday night at about 11:00, officers responded to Oakdale Park in reference subjects possibly being threatened by a person with a gun. Contact was made with a 26-year-old male, a 19-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female, ...