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The Geary County Sheriff's Office has released more details about a wrong-way crash on I 70 that killed two people. According to the agency, on Wednesday at approximately 4:08 p.m., the Junction City Police Department Communications Center dispatch received a report from the Riley County Police Department Communications Center of an erratic driver in a red ...

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A crowd of about 100 people gathered in Salina Thursday as the Kansas Republican Party brought its statewide “Take Back Kansas 2026 Bus Tour” campaign effort to town. The party is working to build support ahead of the November election. U.S. Sen. Dr. Roger Marshall, who is seeking reelection in a closely watched race against Democratic ...

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A former Salina middle school teacher and high school wrestling coach will spend up to 40 years in federal prison after reaching a plea agreement in a federal child pornography case. Federal court records indicate Ryan Brungardt pleaded guilty on Wednesday to three counts of sexual exploitation of a child / production of child pornography. Brungardt is ...

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Salina Police are investigating a case involving the theft of gold coins. According to Police, on Wednesday a resident in the 1200 block of N 10th Street reported sometime within the past day a thief broke into their home. Entry was gained through a window. Once inside the thief stole fourteen, 1 ounce gold coins from a ...

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Kansas State University president Richard Linton agreed Tuesday to take his academic career full circle by accepting an appointment to lead his alma mater, Virginia Tech University. “My 40-year journey in the land-grant system began at Virginia Tech,” said Linton, who served as K-State’s president since 2022. “Having earned three degrees here, the opportunity to return ...

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Kansas Wesleyan’s Homecoming 2026 is almost here. According to the school, events get underway Thursday evening and continue into Sunday, Oct. 18, as alumni, students and friends join together for a weekend of tradition, celebration and Coyote pride. The public is encouraged to attend. The festivities begin Thursday evening with a downtown pep rally in Campbell Plaza ...

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This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, while deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, motorists should be especially vigilant in the fall for deer crossing roadways due to the “rut,” or mating season, a ...

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Patients at Clay County Medical Center  now have access to a new generation of 3D mammography technology designed to deliver clearer images, greater comfort, and improved access to breast cancer screening. Equipped with AI-assisted imaging software and wide-angle technology, the system produces highly detailed, high-resolution images that allow radiologists to more accurately detect and evaluate abnormalities ...

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The Salina Crossroads Marathon is less than a month way. Though there will be plenty of runners, volunteer help is still being sought. Organizers say there are 3436 registered participants from 47 states registered for the November 7, 2026 Salina Crossroads Marathon. The half marathon has the highest registration totals with 1577 and the full marathon ...

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The Kansas Republican Party is rolling across Kansas as part of a statewide campaign effort. The "Take Back Kansas 2026 Bus Tour" is making multiple stops this week to rally support ahead of the upcoming November election. Featuring a prominent blue and red tour bus wrapped in campaign graphics, the statewide tour aims to connect voters ...

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Former U.S. Sen. and Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback endorsed the reelection of Republican Roger Marshall in the toss-up U.S. Senate campaign with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Brownback, with a 30-year record as a Kansas conservative, said he was puzzled people approached him to inquire about who he intended to vote for in the Nov. 3 showdown. ...