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Salina police are investigating after a man died at a pool party. KWCH TV in Wichita reports the Salina Police Department said officers responded to a home in north Salina around 2:30 a.m. on June 7th. A 23-year-old man was found by first responders, unresponsive in a pool where a pool party was taking place. He ...

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If reported plans hold true, Nicholas Dockery will be draped Thursday with a Congressional Medal of Honor for his valor as a soldier in Afghanistan. A ceremony at the White House is planned for 1600 hours — 4 p.m. Eastern time and 3 p.m. Central in Salina. A 2003 graduate of the now former St. John’s Military ...

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A Saline County Sheriff Deputy has been recognized for her actions in saving a life. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Alycia Buchanan was presented a Commendation for her recent lifesaving actions. On June 9th deputy Buchanan responded to a medical call of “heart problems” in rural Saline County. Upon arrival, she was led to ...

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Saline County Emergency Management has received more than 560 requests for assistance with cutting trees and moving limbs to the curb. According to the agency, volunteer groups in coordination with Emergency Management have completed more than 300 jobs. Another 200 jobs have been assigned or are actively being worked. All remaining requests are awaiting assignment. Crews are being ...

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A fire early Wednesday morning caused extensive damage to the Kansas State University Dairy Unit. According to the Manhattan Fire Department, first responders were dispatched at 4:05 a.m. after a passerby reported the fire to 911. As firefighters approached the scene, they observed heavy flames coming from several storage buildings north of the Kansas State University ...

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One person was taken to the hospital in serious condition after their E-bike was struck by a vehicle. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that just before 5am Wednesday, officers responded to the 2000 block of Centennial in reference to a subject riding an E-bike who had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival officers ...

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UPDATE: According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office - Tobin Sawyers has been safely located.  The Sheriff’s Office is continuing the investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Original Story: Saline County authorities are looking for a missing 50-year-old man. Sheriff's Captain Jim Hughes tells KSAL News that aerial assets and a bloodhound were used yesterday in a search ...

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A man who went missing from Abilene back on June 3rd has been found dead in Solomon. According to the Abilene Police Department, The missing Abilene man who was last seen on June 3rd was found dead. According to the Abilene Police Department, 26-year-old Dominick Campbell of Abilene was found deceased on Tuesday. Dickinson County Sheriff Deputies responded to ...

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Businesses and private nonprofits affected by the recent storm are encouraged to complete an Economic Injury Worksheet. The information collected will help document business losses and may be used by the State of Kansas in support of a request to the U.S. Small Business Administration for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration. Completing the worksheet does not obligate ...

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As area communities across northern Kansas move from immediate storm response into longer-term recovery, Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas is available to help vulnerable households facing ongoing hardship from the recent severe weather. According to the organization, support may be available for storm-related needs such as replacement food, essential repairs, utility or housing concerns, transportation challenges, ...

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A motorcycle rider and his passenger were both hurt when he crashed through a barbed wire fence in NW Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 74-year-old Kurtis Kooy from Las Animas, Colorado, was riding a Harley Davidson Road Glide Trike along US 83 Highway in Logan County.  A strong crosswind caused the three-wheeled motorcycle to ...