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The final touches are taking place in the basement of the Salina Public Library where construction crews have been working to re-imagine the space for Youth Services. Salina Public Library Director Melanie Hedgepeth joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a preview of what the remodel will mean to area kids. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Melanie-on-Youth-Space-26.mp3"][/audio]   Hedgepeth added the ...

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A Northwest Kansas emergency dispatcher was arrested following an investigation into the physical abuse of children. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, ​September 4th the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance after receiving a report of child abuse. ​At the time of the alleged abuse, the mother of the children, Jamie Keeney, 49, of ...

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Noon Network AMBUCS hosted its Third Annual Amtryke Parade, bringing together Amtryke riders, their families, volunteers, and community partners for a joyful celebration of mobility and independence. So far this year, Noon Network AMBUCS has provided more than 20 Amtrykes to children and individuals in the Salina area. All riders who have received Amtrykes through the ...

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A Belleville man has been arrested in connection with alleged child sex crimes in Dickinson County. In January of 2026, a case involving possible child sex crimes that occurred in approximately 2021 was referred to the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office by the Abilene Police Department. According to tjo the agency, an investigator with the Sheriff’s Office collected ...

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The community is invited to share ideas and priorities for Salina’s next cultural plan by taking a brief public survey. According to Salina Arts & Humanities, the survey takes about 10 minutes, and responses will help guide arts and culture efforts in and around Salina. “The Big Picture Cultural Plan isn’t about any one organization, it’s about ...

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An alert from the FLOCK camera system in Salina helps in the recovery of a stolen vehicle. According to Salina Police, at about 7:45 Wednesday night an officer got a FLOCK alert that a vehicle reported stolen out of Lindsborg on Sunday was in the area of 12th and Bishop in Salina. The vehicle was a ...

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A broken foot sustained during a domestic incident prompts an arrest. Salina Police say at about midnight Wednesday officers responded to a physical domestic at a home in the 1400 block of Winona. Contact was made with a 29-year-old female who reported visiting the residence. While at the residence an argument ensued with 21-year-old Tajuanna Henderson. During ...

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A Salina man was arrested after he allegedly fought with police, and staff at Salina Regional Health Center. According to Salina Police, at about 9:15 Tuesday morning officers responded to the 300 block of S. Broadway for a disturbance. Upon arrival officers made contact with Troy Duncan, age 40 of Salina. Duncan was identified as the ...

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A bomb threat is under investigation at Great Bend High School. Officials say a reported bomb threat call yesterday was found to be baseless. Law enforcement conducted a thorough sweep and investigation of the school, and determined that there was no threat to security or safety.

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Each spring, the City of Salina evaluates its long-term financing needs for capital projects that are completed or nearing completion. A series of actions by the City Commission over the past several years has shaped funding for the replacement of Fire Station No. 4. On Jan. 3, 2022, commissioners approved Resolution No. 21-8009, adopting the city’s ...

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The Central Mall in Salina will remain closed for the next several days while damage cleanup from Sunday night’s hail and rain continues. Management tells KSAL News the Mall will remain closed until repairs are made and it is determined to be safe for customers. The goal is to open before the weekend. The facility suffered extensive ...