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The future of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History received a significant boost Tuesday when the Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation offered a matching gift initiative that will double contributions up to $1 million to the Fort Hays State University Foundation’s Save Sternberg fundraising campaign. According to the Fort Hays State University Foundation, recognized for its ...

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The Saline County Mounted Patrol was among multiple agencies and volunteers who worked together to extricate surviving cattle and move them to a local facility following a semi rollover in Harvey County Tuesday morning. According to Newton Fire / EMS the crash involved a semi transporting cattle on southbound I-135 near mile marker 33, between U.S. ...

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A Salina business that is world-renowned in the vinyl record industry will celebrate its 40th anniversary this week with a big event. Acoustic Sounds will host a “Vinyl Summit” beginning Thursday, which among other things will feature a "return of the Blues Masters" show at Blue Heaven Studios and a concert at the Stiefel Theatre. According ...

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A long-standing eyesore just off Interstate 135 on West Crawford Street in Salina has finally been wiped clean. The demolition and debris removal project for the former Ambassador Hotel site is complete, bringing a temporary close to years of blight and public frustration. Originally opening its doors in 1986 as a Holiday Inn Holidome, complete with ...

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Agriculture tech company Greeneye Technology is establishing its North American headquarters in Salina. The company is a global leader in AI-powered targeted spraying technology. According to Greeneye, the investment follows a 2026 season of expanded commercial use: Greeneye-equipped machines have sprayed more than 500,000 acres across 12 U.S. states with a weed detection accuracy rate of ...

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The Salina Senior Center is set to open a gift shop. According to the organization, the shop is intended to support local seniors, with all proceeds going back to the senior center. The grand opening of a new gift shop is slated for this Wednesday at the Salina Senior Center located at 245 N 9th Street.  After ...

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The Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences faces a $2.6 million annual budget shortfall in addition to millions owed for loans from the administration, a situation that may eliminate academic programs and cause faculty layoffs. K-State officials presented a plan to address $13.5 million the college owes to the school’s administration, as well as ...

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A driver was injured when he crashed after a trailer he was towing lost a tire. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 49-year-old Andrew Auwarter from Payola, Kansas, was driving a GMC Terrain on US 56 Highway without a tire on its trailer. The SUV and trailer left the road into the north ditch, drove back onto ...

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An effort is underway to help an adult day health facility in Salina that provides supervised daytime care for older or disabled adults recover from a devastating fire. A fire back on October 7th caused extensive damage at Sunflower Adult Day Services located at the corner of Iron and 9th Street in Downtown Salina. The building remains ...

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City Commissioners paved the way for a new hotel in South Salina. At their Monday meeting the commission unanimously approved a project which includes a four-story, 109-room Home2 Suites by Hilton at 3135 S. 9th Street, located on the east side of S. 9th Street, north of Avenue A. The overall project encompasses a 9.19-acre tract with ...

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For those not registered, the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November general election is this Tuesday. The Saline County Election Office, 300 W. Ash St., Room 213,  will be open late until 8:00 to accommodate registrations. Advance voting begins next Monday, October 19th. Advance Voting Location & Check-In Advance voting will take place at the Saline ...