1 month ago
The July list of Salina’s Most Wanted has generated another arrest. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest capture is Christopher Stebbins. The July list went online Saturday, July 4th. It looks a little different. In an effort to clear up numerous outstanding warrants that are currently active, it has been doubled to a list of ...

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) continues to investigate cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas related to the national outbreak and Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce, which was voluntarily recalled from restaurants and grocery stores on July 17. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) continues to provide updates on the sources of the cyclosporiasis outbreak on its Cyclosporiasis Response page.     As of July 22, KDHE is reporting 289 total cases of ...

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The walls of the historic Paul Laurence Dunbar School have always held stories. Now, a new mural helps bring those stories to life. CKF Addiction Treatment has unveiled a new community mural at the Dunbar School, home of the Pathfinder Community Center, celebrating the legacy of one of Salina’s most significant historic landmarks while looking toward its future ...

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Thieves target a detached building in rural Saline County. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, sometime between 7:45 in the morning and 4:15 in the afternoon on Monday thieves broke into a detached building in the 4600 of N Powers Road. It appears someone unsuccessfully tried to force open a door, before breaking a window ...

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The Bennington Rural Fire Department has received a $6,800 Twin Valley Community Grant to purchase a replacement ventilation fan that helps volunteer firefighters safely remove heat, smoke and toxic gases from burning structures. The fan improves visibility during structure fires, helping firefighters locate victims more quickly while creating safer conditions throughout the Bennington area. “This fan ...

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Cool cars from all over the Midwest will start rolling into Salina later this week, along with a Hollywood star. The KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show will celebrate its 46th Anniversary this Thursday through Sunday. It will be the 21st year in Salina for the show. The car show includes several iconic events including a Thursday night ...

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Motorcycles will roar across Salina on Saturday on a mission delivering toys.  The “Christmas in July Toy Run” is planned. The toy run is being organized by the Salina VFW Auxiliary. Meet up is at the Salina VFW, 1108 W Crawford, a 11 am. The toy run will parade around Salina before dropping off back at the VFW. All ...

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A Salina man is planning to sue the Secret Service after he was shot by agents. Benjamin Del Real Jr. is still recovering from being critically injured in a shooting back in May. He was visiting Washington, D.C. while on leave from active duty with the U.S. Army. Del Real was walking to dinner on Pennsylvania Avenue ...

1 month ago
The July list of Salina’s Most Wanted has generated a couple of more arrests. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest captures include: Andrew Boyce Craig Darby The July list went online Saturday, July 4th. It looks a little different. In an effort to clear up numerous outstanding warrants that are currently active, it has been doubled ...

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They’re here! The class of 2030 started their medical school journey this week at the University of Kansas School of Medicine campus in Salina. The KU School of Medicine campus in Salina was created to address the critical shortage of physicians in Kansas. This innovative medical education program is aimed at students with a strong desire ...

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It’s a sign of the season – political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs. The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds the public that all political campaign signs or billboards are prohibited from being placed on state highway right of way. According to the agency, by law all right of way on state highways is exclusively ...