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The recent Noon Network AMBUCS 21st Annual Bid Appétit Charity Auction, themed “Pitch for a Purpose,” brought in big money. According to the organization, Bid Appétit raised $61,300.49 to support programs that inspire mobility and independence in the Salina community. Held on Sunday, March 1, at Tony’s Pizza Event Center, the event welcomed more than 300 attendees ...

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Landscape Consultants, located at 1777 E. Old Highway 40, hosted a celebration attended by community members and local leaders. Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President Renee Dexler welcomed the business, noting its longstanding presence in the community. She said the grand opening highlights the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving local residents. “Landscape Consultants has been ...

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Downtown Salina came alive during First Friday with a festive celebration of May Day. Families gathered at the Salina Art Center, where children crafted traditional May Day baskets adorned with fresh flowers. Local artwork was showcased at venues including the Greater Salina Community Foundation and Peaceful Body Wellness Center, offering visitors a vibrant cultural experience. The evening concluded ...

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The new May list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The May list went online Saturday morning. Those on the new list are wanted for crimes which include assault on a law enforcment officer, domestic violence battery, felony fleeing and eluding, lewd and lascivious ...

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Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Rosen lavished praise Friday on President Dwight Eisenhower’s insistence on recognizing the rule of law in shielding individual liberties, championing justice and forbidding anyone from operating above the reach of legal authority. It was Eisenhower — the farm boy from Abilene, the World War II military hero and the 34th ...

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Salina Public Library’ Digital Archives continue to grow with the release of a new collection, Mary Campbell Scrapbook #1, now available online. This addition marks an exciting step in making Salina’s local history more accessible to the public. The Mary Campbell Scrapbook #1 is the first of three leather-bound volumes documenting the early life of Mary ...

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Salina City Commissioners this week approved an ordinance paving the way for development of a long-vacant parcel in east Salina. The measure amends the Wilbur Planned Development District (PDD), a hybrid zoning district established in 1983 near the intersection of Marymount Road and East Crawford Street. The district was designed to accommodate commercial growth while buffering ...

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A new donut shop opens in Salina this weekend. Kim and Lee, longtime donut enthusiasts and owners of several successful shops in the Wichita area, are expanding their business to Salina with the opening of Crispy Donuts. The new location will celebrate its grand opening on Sunday, May 3rd. It is located at 418 E Iron. Crispy ...

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FILI Creative, in collaboration with Salina Arts & Humanities and the Smoky Hill River Festival, announces the premiere and theatrical release of 4 Days in June, a feature film exploring the heart of one of Kansas’ most beloved cultural traditions. The film will premiere at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts on July 9, followed ...

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Police have made another arrest in connection to a fight that occurred outside a fast food restaurant in Salina. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 19-year-old Eduardo A. Banda was taken into custody after officers made contact with him during a traffic stop on Thursday in the 2100 block of Neptune. Police say he ...

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A 13-year-old Salina boy was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City after he allegedly stole his mother's car and led police on a short chase. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, a patrol officer attempted a traffic stop early Friday morning for failure to signal. Police say the teen sped away and hit ...