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The June edition of First Friday will take over downtown Salina this Friday. First Friday goes live this Friday from 7 – 9. There will be live music outside, shops open late, local art on display, and all the downtown vibes you love. There will be artist receptions at several  locations, and many businesses will stay open ...

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A Salina man was arrested after allegedly choking a female acquaintance Tuesday night. According to Salina Police, at 9:20 Tuesday night officers responded to the 1100 block of W. Ash in reference to a domestic disturbance. Contact was made with a 41-year-old female who reported getting into a disturbance with another resident, identified as Adam Larson, age ...

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Kansas State University Salina students have chosen new leadership for the upcoming academic year, selecting a duo with extensive experience in the Student Government Association, or SGA. Nakiya Woodley, junior in mechanical engineering technology, El Paso, Texas, and Elaina Schmidt, a junior double-majoring in aviation management and professional pilot, Junction City; have been elected by the student body ...

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Two teenagers were hurt when they crashed while fleeing Dickinson County law enforcement. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 16-year-boy from Wichita was driving a Mazda CX-30 fleeing from the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, headed south on K 15 Highway.  When the SUV attempted to make a right hand turn onto 1100 Ave. it left ...

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A driver was injured in a single vehicle crash involving an ambulance. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, an ambulance was headed east on K 96 Highway in Reno County. The vehicle went off the road to the left, lost control, corrected back onto the road, then went back off the road to the left, struck ...

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The Salina Family YMCA is inviting local teens to enjoy a special night under the stars with a unique twist on its popular Teen Night program this Saturday. For the first time, the YMCA is transforming its traditional Teen Night into an outdoor movie event, offering a fun and relaxed environment for teens to gather, unwind, ...

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Weather is impacting Kansas' wheat crop. Officials say some farmers have seen a 20-percent lower yield this year because of drought and spring freezes. Industry analysts say the worst impacted areas include parts of central and southwest Kansas, and the wheat has low test weights.

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The Banana Ball stop in Kansas City this past weekend had a Salina connection. One of the starting pitchers is a former Kansas Wesleyan University baseball player, one of the umpires is from Salina, and another of the umps is from Lindsborg. Banana Ball has swept the nation in recent years and revolutionized sports-based family entertainment. ...

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A local agency with a mission to help homeless women and children will grab the spotlight for a moment at the Stiefel Theatre on Friday night. Executive Director at Ashby House, Patrick Parker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a concert update and a look at the agency's commitment to rebuilding lives. Parker says ...

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An upcoming reunion will honor the past and celebrate the students and families connected to the Dunbar School in Salina. The Dunbar School Alumni Association will gather again June 19th, - 21st at the Homewood Suites in Salina. This year’s reunion theme will be, “We Are History’s Children – Honoring the Past – Celebrating the Future”. The ...

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Volunteers are still being sought to help at the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival. Organizers say volunteer shifts are still available, and they are working to fill remaining openings by Monday. This will allow time to prepare for the thousands of visitors, artists, performers, and community members who will gather in Salina, they have issued one ...