1 month ago
A Kansas prison inmate was found dead in his cell. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, El Dorado Correctional Facility inmate Eddie Holmes Jr., 67, died Tuesday. Holmes was found unresponsive in his cell. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived. He was taken to a local hospital where he was ...

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Kansas State Troopers were busy over Labor Day weekend. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, KHP personnel assisted 548 motorists over the holiday reporting period The Kansas Highway Patrol worked five non-DUI related fatal crashes which resulted in five non-DUI related fatalities. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, September 4, to 11:59 ...

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A driver and her passenger were able to safely escape when a train approached after their vehicle got stuck along railroad tracks. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 20-year-old woman was driving a Ford Focus between the US 400 Highway and US 54 Highway junction.  Near a stop sign she made a turn onto railroad ...

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Winner winner chicken dinner. This Wednesday you can help Saline County Relay for Life in their local fight against cancer by simply enjoying a meal. Stop by Jim's Country Style Chicken and let your meal make a difference. Every bite helps in the cancer fight. Mention "Relay For Life" when you order and Jim's will donate 25% to the ...

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Saline County organizations impacted by recent severe weather and drought now have access to three U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan programs. According to Saline County Emergency Management, these low-interest federal loans are intended to help eligible organizations repair physical damage, address disaster-related operating expenses, and support recovery following qualifying events. April 26 & 27 ...

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Salina has Spirit, figuratively and literally. Spirit Halloween stores are opening across the country, and one opened in Salina on Tuesday. According to Spirit, they are not your average costume shop. It's a fully immersive Halloween destination packed with spooky surprises around every corner. From the moment you walk through the doors, you'll be surrounded by ...

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The new list September of Salina's Most Wanted went online on Saturday. By Tuesday, there were three new arests. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office the new arrests include: Harmon Davis - Felony / DUI, 3rd Offense /Circumvent Ignition Interlock Device / Viol. DL Restrictions De Sean Hassler - Felony Bond Violation / Agg Assault ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo is welcoming its first spotted hyena cub, born on September 3rd. The cub is the first offspring for both parents, making the arrival an especially significant milestone for the zoo and its participation in the Association of Zoos & Aquarium’s (AZA) cooperative breeding programs. The cub’s mother, Maxi - born in 2012, came to ...

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A pedestrian was left injured in a ditch after being hit by an SUV that left the scene on a road in rural Saline County. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on September 5th at 2:25 PM deputies responded to a report of a body in a ditch off the side of the highway on ...

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Salina Regional Health Center is among five independent Kansas hospitals working together in a new collaboration called Astra Health to meet the growing healthcare needs of rural communities. Astra Health is a partnership between Amberwell Health, LMH Health, Salina Regional Health Center, Newman Regional Health and The University of Kansas Health System. Together, the hospitals serve ...

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A Salina man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting and battering a female acquaintance. According to Salina Police, on Saturday a female reported two incidents which occurred during the weekend of August 29th. Both occurred at a central Salina home. The woman advised that a known male, later identified as Clayton Sowers, had intercourse without her consent. ...