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Hang on to your hats, rodeo fans, because tickets for the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo go on sale June 1. According to the rodeo, tickets are available online at this link: https://www.rodeoticket.com/rodeos/wild-bill-hickok-rodeo/2026/tickets or by visiting WildBillHickokRodeo.com. The rodeo is the best ticket in town, said Matt Farson, committee chairman and volunteer. “We are proud to host a PRCA ...

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A man was arrested after allegedly battering a female acquaintance over the weekend. According to Salina Police, on Monday at about 2:40 AM a 31-year-old female reported being involved in a physical domestic with a 33-year-old male acquaintance identified as Ryan Parks of Salina. The female reported while driving a verbal argument ensued. When they arrived at ...

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Three teens were arrested Monday after fleeing from a stolen SUV. According to Salina Police, on Monday at about 5:40 AM, a 37-year-old male reported his silver 2024 Chevy Trailblazer stolen from the 100 block of W. Jewell. At about 5:50 AM, an officer observed the vehicle in the area of 9th and Schilling. The vehicle pulled into ...

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Police recovered a stolen Dodge Challenger over the weekend and made a couple of arrests. According to Salina Police, on Sunday at about 3:30 in the afternoon a 55-year-old male reported his 2013 black Dodge Challenger stolen. He reported the vehicle stolen between 8 PM on Friday and 10 AM on Saturday from in front of ...

3 weeks ago
A train car derailment has prompted the closure of several streets in Beloit. According to the Beloit Police Department, due to the derailment in the southeast area of Beloit, several streets are currently closed to all traffic. At this time, the following roads are closed: Brooklyn Elm Asherville Road There is currently no estimated time for reopening. Please ...

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Salina’s Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park is preparing for a busy summer. The 2026 swim season begins Tuesday. This will be the 16th season for the water park. Kenwood Cove first opened over Memorial Day Weekend in 2010. Kenwood Cove will open for the first public swim on Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Public swim hours will be Monday through ...

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One of the most historic fun runs and endurance races in Kansas, the Smoky Hill River Run, will celebrate its 45th annual event this year in conjunction with the Smoky Hill River Festival, which is marking its 50 anniversary. Organizers say last year the race set a participation record with 1,086 registered runners. They hope to ...

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A truck driver was hurt when he veered off Interstate 70 and crashed through multiple fences. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 59-year-old James Turner from Stillwater, Oklahoma, was driving a Freightliner semi headed west on I 70. The semi left the roadway gradually, then traveled around 1,800 feet through multiple fences and stopped in a ...

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Salina residents gathered Monday at the Sunset Park War Memorial to honor the nation’s fallen heroes during the city’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. People of all ages attended the event to remember the sacrifices made by those who died protecting the country’s freedoms. Members of the Color Guard proudly displayed the American flag, while the Honor ...

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A woman who saw a man stealing things from her car took matters into her own hands, chased him down, tackled him and got her stuff back. According to the Lawrence Police Department, though it’s not something they recommend, it worked. The agency says the woman was still awake about 2:30 Sunday morning and saw the ...

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 One of the last factually sure — but intrinsically bravest — things known about 2nd Lt. Victor Dolecek is that in the face of death over contested enemy skies, the hero jumped in anyway. A son of the Kansas plains and classmate of the future-U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, the Russell native was only a couple years out of ...