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A long-time former Salina coach is being remembered. Dennis "Denny" Wahlgren passed away on January 4th. From a young newspaper delivery boy, to a master's degree graduate, to an implausible State Champion, Denny was steadfast and resilient in every endeavor. Wahlgren coached basketball at Salina Central, Salina South, and Buhler High Schools, as well as Kansas Wesleyan ...

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Kansas is suffering from the worst outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the country, with nearly 414,000 birds affected, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. HPAI, an umbrella term for avian influenza that includes highly contagious strains such as H5 and H7, is considered a low public health risk, although it can pass to ...

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Salina has a new Mayor.  Commissioner Mike Hoppock is the new Mayor of Salina, while commissioner Jerry Ivey is the vice mayor. Three city commissioners were sworn into office Monday afternoon, including incumbents Dr. Trent Davis and Greg Lenkiewicz to new four year terms, and newcomer Doug Rempp to a new two year term. Following the swearing-in, ...

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The death of a baby prompts the arrest of a Salina woman. According to Salina Police, Monday morning at 7:42 first responders were called to a home in central Salina to a medical call. Officers and medics arrived and contacted the occupants of that home. Just prior to the call, one of those occupants had discovered their ...

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Navigating paperwork and the red tape inside the machine of caring for veterans is the mission of Michael Robben and the Kansas Office of Veterans Services. Robben joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at helping vets find the benefits and services earned through their military service. Robben says one of the sticking ...

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Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has officially launched the Safe and Secure Firearm Detection Program for Kansas public schools. According to the AG's Office, the statewide grant initiative helps enhance school safety by allowing public schools to partner with ZeroEyes, firearm detection technology providers, for equipment and services. The program funds ZeroEyes' AI gun detection and intelligent ...

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A 15-year-old boy accused in a fatal shooting in Salina appeared via video in juvenile court Monday afternoon, along with his court appointed guardian ad litem. Collin Arroyo is facing charges which include: Murder in the 2nd degree (reckless) Criminal Use of a Weapon Possession of Marijuana Possession of a Hallucinogenic Drug Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arroyo is ...

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A quick moving snowstorm played a role in a couple of single vehicle accidents on Friday evening. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, a 45-year-old woman was driving a 2006 Infiniti SUV in the 5700 block of S. Burma Road and slid off the road. The car landed on its top in a creek. The driver ...

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A driver was hurt in a single-vehicle crash on a Marion County highway Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 70-year-old Sharon Sumner from the Marion County community of Florence was driving a Ford Focus on US 50 Highway. She became blinded by headlights of oncoming traffic, went into a ditch, and struck a culvert. Sumner, ...

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An area photographer will share stories about his time documenting the annual Sandhill Crane migration at the Smoky Hill Audobon Society's first meeting of the new year. According to the organization, Tanner Colvin will be the feature speaker this Thursday evening at their monthly gathering. Colvin will share photos and stories from the Platte River from the ...

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Noon Network AMBUCS is preparing to host the 21st Annual Bid Appétit Charity Auction, themed “Pitch for a Purpose,” celebrating more than two decades of Inspiring Mobility and Independence in the Salina community. The annual fundraiser will be on Sunday, March 1, at Tony’s Pizza Event Center, featuring live and silent auctions, themed games, food and drinks, and a ...