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Light snow will develop Monday across portions of Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, the best odds of up to 1 inch of snow will be across portions of south central Kansas, but most locations can expect to see a trace. Along with the light snow, it will be dangerously cold.  Wind chills Monday morning will ...

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A suspect is injured following an officer-involved shooting in Topeka. Authorities say 37-year-old Joseph Pham-Gardner was riding a bike near 21st Street and Southwest Buchanan Street on Friday when an officer tried to talk to him. Pham-Garnder allegedly tried to flee when the officer went back to his patrol car to check information, and a physical struggle ...

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A trio of keynote speakers discussed the importance of protecting freedom, justice and democracy, in light of celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. On Sunday afternoon, a crowd gathered at the Grand Avenue United Methodist Church in Salina, for an MLK dedicated event "Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice and Democracy." Keynote speakers, Kirk Holt, ...

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Kansas Wesleyan University will host a first responder wellness conference. According to KWU, this event will be one of the first of its kind in Kansas. It is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13th,  in Fitzpatrick Auditorium on the KWU campus "The idea of first responder wellness is very important," said Professor Kelly (Hopkins) Moore, program director of Social ...

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 An acclaimed pianist and educator will perform at Bethany College in Lindsborg. According to the school, Tony Lu will perform a special recital showcasing his exceptional artistry and unique interpretations.  Lu, an active chamber musician and seasoned educator, has performed at prestigious venues such as Lincoln Center in New York City, the Bennington Center for the Arts, and ...

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Nonprofit founders in Kansas are now able to apply for the AARP Purpose Prize Award and have the chance to win $75,000 and a year of support and resources for their organization. According to the organization, this annual award recognizes extraordinary nonprofit founders age 50 or older who are using their knowledge and life experience to ...

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High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted by the Kansas Highway Patrol and sponsored by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. Cadet Law will ...

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The 2025 Sunflower Biennial, an exhibition of young artists, debuts at the Salina Art Center later this month. According to the organization, The Sunflower Biennial is a juried exhibition of visual art to recognize artists in Kansas ages 15-24 for dedication, achievement, and contribution to exchanges that reveal life. Guided by the basic human experience of creativity, ...

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 Fort Hays State University and Kansas community colleges are teaming up in a new guaranteed admission program in school and clinical psychology. FHSU President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding ...

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An Arctic blast of air plunging across the Rockies and Great Plains will bring dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills by Sunday and into early next week. According to the National Weather Service, a cold front is expected to move through late Friday and bring-in colder air to the region. Gusty northwest winds will also accompany ...

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A Salina-based aviation company has completed servicing its first Delta Airlines paint. According to 1 Vision Aviation, they have finished their first Delta Airlines aircraft paint at its facility at Salina Regional Airport. This milestone marks the beginning of a five-year partnership between 1 Vision Aviation and Delta Airlines, focused on providing top-tier aircraft paint and ...