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Advance voting for the November general election continues this week across Kansas, including locally in Salina. Mail ballots are being sent in, and in-office advanced voting continues through election day eve. Registered voters can cast ballots in person at county election offices, satellite voting locations, or via mail.  The last day to apply for an advanced ...

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A petition to repeal the pit bull dog ban in Salina was presented to the Salina City Manager's Office Monday. The referendum petition would require the city commission to either pass an ordinance to repeal sections of the Salina City Code related to dog Breed Specific Regulations, or call for a special election for voter consideration ...

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The Salina Salvation Army is in the process of enlisting some help for the holidays. The agency is preparing for its busiest time of the year, and among other things the bell ringer application process begins this week. The agency is working on plans for the upcoming holiday season. Seasonal programs include the free community Thanksgiving ...

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A book fair for grown ups is planned later this week. Red Fern and Blue Skye Brewery and Eats are partnering to present the Boozy Book Fair. The event is inspired by the nostalgic Scholastic book fairs of childhood, reimagined for adults with beer, books, and food. It combines book browsing and shopping with the opportunity to ...

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 Kansas has some of the highest potential for wind energy of any state in the nation. Yet until recently, there was no central repository for the differing approaches to wind regulation across the state’s 105 counties. New research from the University of Kansas stemming from the creation of an energy transition atlas found counties use ...

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Kansans who are aging, their families, and those who provide care or support are invited to to be part of a free educational session. According to OCCK, they will host "The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action" on Thursday, November 6th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at OCCK, 1710 W. Schilling Rd., Salina, or ...

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Seasonal conditions, including rain and deer, contribute to five crashes over the weekend across Saline County. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to three car vs deer accidents. Accidents were in the following locations:  I 70 / I 135 Junctions I 135 near Farrelly Overpass Country Club and Donmyer There were also a couple of ...

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The "Salina Sharing Fridge & Freezer" will officially launch Tuesday as planned, but at a different location. Organizers say Bravo’s Sliders & Bites at 1400 East Iron Avenue will be the host location. Volunteers will be onsite from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for the kickoff, and beginning Tuesday, the fridge and freezer will remain accessible ...

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Halloween is right around the corner, and the candy is already filling up buckets. Kids dressed up and headed out this weekend to numerous Trunk or Treats in the area, including Marshall Motors, Community Halloween Party at Salina Fieldhouse, and the VFW. Among more planned events is “Cops and Costumes”. This event  has become a must stop ...

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All are invited to Salina Presbyterian Manor’s 45th Annual Soup Supper, a fundraising event which supports the organization's Good Samaritan Program. This year the event will be at a Salina Downtown restaurant. The Good Samaritan program supports seniors at the manor who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own. 15% of the ...

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An effort to preserve a historical treasure in Lindsborg is advancing. The 1904 World's Fair Swedish Pavilion at the Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum was deemed structurally unsound in 2024. This was compounded by a roof issue. The pavilion was closed to the public in early 2024 due to these risks. Earlier this year the ...