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It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use extra caution when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “As the busy farming season is underway, we are reminding drivers on Kansas roads to be alert for increased farm implement ...

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Salina City Commissioners Monday will consider privatizing operations of Salina Animal Services, and will also look at making possible changes to the public forum portion of the meeting. On August 19th Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued to solicit proposals from interested parties for animal shelter management and operation services. The City of Salina received 1 ...

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The 2026 Relay For Life of Saline County invites the community to come together on Saturday, October 3rd from 3 pm - 9 pm for an evening of celebration, remembrance, and action in the fight against cancer. According to the organization, this year’s theme — “Relay in Bloom” — highlights the hope and strength that flourish ...

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First responders responding to a multi-vehicle crash rescued a woman who jumped from a bridge to avoid being hit. According to the Riley County Fire Department at approximately 8:44 p.m. on Friday first responders were dispatched to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway K-18 near the East Riley Avenue offramp at Ogden. Four vehicles were involved in ...

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4 Days in June, a feature-length documentary exploring creativity, community and the experiences that bring people together, is coming to Boulevard Theatres in Old Town Wichita for a special theatrical run October 1–4. Created by Kansas-based production company FILI Creative, 4 Days in June follows the people behind the Smoky Hill River Festival, an annual arts ...

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The North Central Regional Planning Commission (NCRPC) has announced some honors. According to the organization, recipients of its 2026 awards were recognized during the Celebrating Service & Partnerships event on Thursday, September 24, in Minneapolis. The regional event recognized dedicated public service and projects making a difference in communities across North Central Kansas. “We appreciated the opportunity ...

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A widespread Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation continued across southwest Kansas on Thursday. Residents in Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal and the surrounding areas are on edge, according to people interviewed by The Midwest Newsroom and Kansas News Service. There are unconfirmed reports that ICE agents have detained people at local meat processing plants. About 22% ...

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Police are seeking tips in connection with a theft. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to Salina Police, between 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, and 1:00 PM, on Sunday, September 13, unknown suspect(s) entered a vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 1900 block of Glendale Road, ...

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A Salina man was arrested after allegedly throwing a woman to the ground and strangling her. According to Salina Police, on Thursday at about 11:30 PM officers were dispatched to a male yelling at a female while parked in the middle of the street in the 600 block of S. 2nd Street. The vehicle was then ...

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Fort Riley will open its doors to the public on Saturday for its Fall Apple Day Festival, which serves as the military installation’s open house. According to the Army, Fort Riley’s Fall Apple Day Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 26th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival, which is free and open to the public, is ...

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The Salina Central High School Drama Department is ready for its fall play. According to the school, Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th at 7:00pm, and Sunday September 27th at 2:30pm Salina Central Mustangs Theatre Troupe 639 will present "The Imaginary Invalid". The three acts play is originally written by Moliere and adapted by Miles Malleson. It ...