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The Salina Area United Way has awarded Early Childcare Initiative Fund (ECIF) grants for the 2026–2027 cycle, marking another step forward in strengthening early childhood care in Saline and Ellsworth Counties. According to the agency, this year, ECIF awarded a total of $346,462 in grants to support wage supplements, longevity stipends, non-traditional hour care, and other ...

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A Kansas community has added to its historic bison herd. According to the City of Hays Parks Department, the arrival of new bison to the herd at Frontier Historical Park, marks a key step in an initiative to ensure the long-term health and vitality of the animals. The refresh of the herd, conducted in collaboration with a ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday released what she says is a comprehensive plan to provide immediate and lasting tax relief at the state level, and to begin the conversation about engaging local leaders on enacting property tax reform.  According to the Governor's Office, the truth about property taxes is that the overwhelming majority of property taxes ...

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The Salina Symphony announces spring performances featuring members of the Salina Youth Symphony, Salina Symphony Youth Choir, and String Academy. Salina Youth Symphony Concert The Salina Youth Symphony Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. The concert will feature members of the Salina Youth Symphony, Youth Jazz Band, ...

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A Salina man is in custody after he allegedly called a woman over 60-times and tried to break into her home. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 24-year-old Christopher Hernandez Lopez was arrested around 12:30am Wednesday after a family inside a home in the 400 block of S. College contacted authorities. Police say Lopez called ...

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An alleged Salina car thief is facing charges of DUI after a high speed chase ended in Ottawa County. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that around 11:30pm Tuesday, officers were sent to the 400 block of Rahm Street to interview the owner of a stolen vehicle. The man told police he had been doing ...

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A woman and a child both escaped after a vehicle they were in became submerged in a pond. According to the Great Bend Police Department, on Saturday at approximately 4:45 p.m., first responders were dispatched to the 4700 block of 10th St in reference to a one vehicle accident. The callers advised that a vehicle had ...

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A ninth person is under arrest in connection with a possible human trafficking sting in Park City. A multi-agency investigation carried out at a Park City hotel led to the arrests, and all suspects allegedly tried to buy sexual relations. Six women were involved in the case and have been identified as potential victims of human trafficking. ...

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The Salina League of Women Voters and Salina Area Technical College will co-host a voter forum this week. The event is to educate about the upcoming August primary election , and the proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution. The forum will will be this Thursday,at Salina Area Technical College, Building J, at 7:00 p. m. The featured speaker ...

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A Salina-based backcountry hiking expedition service is this year's Charlie Walker Pitch Challenge winner. According to the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, Liam Deniau-Young took top honors at this year's competition, which was held on April 1st. The full list of winners includes: 1st Place ($6000) - HiCo - Liam Deniau-Young 2nd Place ($4000) - The Maker’s ...

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The Kansas judicial branch is raising awareness about a new scam that threatens court enforcement for an unpaid toll and encourages the person targeted to scan a QR code to make a payment. According to the organization, the scam appears to be a message from the traffic division in a Kansas district court. It lists a ...