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A Colorado man was killed when his SUV crashed into a creek and became submerged in North Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 79-year-old Blake Turner from Aurora, Colorado, was driving a Toyota RAV 4 headed west on Interstate 70.  For an unknown reason, the SUV left the roadway to the left and began ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is trying to intervene in a Department of Justice lawsuit. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging the state law that lets students without legal immigration status pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach then filed a joint motion with the justice department, which ...

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The tents are starting to pop up. Fireworks go on sale in the City of Salina and in Saline County on Saturday. Fireworks can be discharged in Saline County the day they go on sale, Saturday June 27th, between 8 a.m. and midnight through Sunday, July 5th. While they will be on sale in the City of ...

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Limb pickup in the City of Salina is making progress, According to the City, street crews have made limb pickup passes in the blue highlighted Salina areas as of June 23rd. Crews will likely need to make a second pass, as additional limbs and debris are being placed behind the curb after pickup has already occurred.For the ...

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A teen from rural Neosho Falls was recognized by the Kansas Highway Patrol for his quick thinking and heroism. According to the agency, 18-year-old Hatten Gleue was presented the Kansas Highway Patrol’s Honorary Trooper Award for his selfless actions on April 23rd. A 2020 Cirrus SR22 aircraft lost engine function southwest of Chanute and attempted to land ...

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A shocking declaration at Morgan Parker’s high school graduation played a role in triggering her North American music career. The forceful line that still resonates among the ranks of Ell-Saline High School’s Class of 2016, served as one more booster shot to her childhood mission, and the endeavors of many peers. Call it mild propulsion to the ...

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A Salina woman facing murder charges in connection with the death of her 5-month-old son will face trial. At an arraignment in Saline County District Court Thursday afternoon, 21-year-old Adyson Burr appeared before Judge Amy Norton. Burr waived her right to a formal reading of the charges, and a not guilty plea was entered. An October trial ...

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Friday will mark a new chapter for Salina Tech as they officially purchase the campus at St. Francis Ministries. The idea began with a conversation between two neighbors named Greg and Bill - and turned into a big opportunity for both organizations to help people. Dr. Greg Nichols, President Salina Area Technical College and Bill Clark, President ...

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Recent heat and humidity were no match for a recent anonymous Kansas Wesleyan donor, who made sure Christmas came early for the university with a $2 million gift. According to KWU, the gift was made in honor of Robert and Lila Berkley, and it is the third-largest gift in KWU history.  “We are truly grateful for this ...

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Following a meeting this week in which concerns about water quality in a couple of Salina neighborhoods were visually brought to the attention of Salina City Commissioners they will gather for a special meeting next week to discuss the issue. The Salina City Commission will convene for a special study session at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, ...

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A 60-year-old Salina man avoided an elaborate scam attempt. According to Salina Police the man advised them he was contacted by a person claiming to be an Amazon representative wanting to confirm the purchase of a phone. He was  advised someone had opened three Amazon accounts and 5 credit cards in his name. The caller indicated someone ...