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The Salina Regional Health Foundation’s Community Health Investment Program (CHIP) awarded 17 grants in 2025 totaling $1,364,192. Funding for CHIP primarily comes from Salina Regional Health Center as part of its community benefit efforts. According to the hospital, since the inception of CHIP in 1995, more than $18.15 million in grants have been awarded to regional ...

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Saline County has published its adopted 2026 Budget Book, now available on the county website, providing residents with a clear look at how county services are funded and how tax dollars are used throughout the year. “The budget is more than numbers on a page,” said County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes. “It shows what the community values, where ...

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Police are seeking tips in connection with a recent burglary. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, on Monday, December 15th, a residential burglary was reported in the 400 block of Morrison. The residence was broken into at approximately 1:00 PM. Forced entry was gained through a back ...

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Special memories returned Dec. 19 as Marla Moss and daughters bid a bittersweet farewell to the slick family heirloom parked before them at Long McArthur Ford. The 1957 Chevrolet Belair convertible had been part of the Moss family for 45 years. But as Christmas loomed, it was time for the classic antique to hit the road ...

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To begin the new year the Kroger Co, which includes area Dillons grocery stores, is launching its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20% discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to customers who are recipients of various government assistance programs including SNAP, WIC, Medicaid and more. Customers may sign up ...

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A field survey on an area highway is set to begin. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, beginning Monday, Jan. 5th, they plan to begin a field survey to gather information necessary for proposed pavement rehab in Cloud and Ottawa counties. The survey will cover a 12-mile portion of U.S. 81 from Quartz Road in Ottawa ...

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The Cultural Directors of Lindsborg invite everyone to the Lindsborg Cultural Crawl 2026, an event celebrating and promoting the vibrant cultural scene in Lindsborg. According to the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau, the event  spans from January 2-February 7. Residents and visitors alike are invited to pick up a Lindsborg Cultural Crawl Passport at participating organizations and ...

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Hundreds of revelers in Salina got an early start on 2026 Wednesday.  A crowd, consisting mainly of children and families, gathered at the Salina Fieldhouse  to celebrate the fun, free, “Noon Year’s Eve” event. The annual Salina Parks and Recreation “Noon Year’s Eve”  celebration, which began in 2014, has turned into a Salina tradition. “Noon Year’s Eve” ...

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New state laws are taking effect in Kansas on January 1st. A new law will end a state regulation that forces a 9-1-1 board to hire a local administrator to handle collections. Another law taking effect will require the return of advance voting ballots by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

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Salina Police are unraveling the story of how a man ended up at the hospital with scratches on his arms Wednesday morning. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that officers were interviewing the 38-year-old about the injuries he claimed happened during an encounter with a couple of homeless men in an alley near Walnut and ...

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A proposed lithium-ion battery storage facility is rejected in Sumner County. County officials have voted against the proposed facility between Oxford and Wellington. NextEra Energy Resources proposed the Webb Road Energy Storage project, which would have stored excess power and released it during high-demand periods. Photo courtesy NextEra Energy Resources website