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The death of a Kansas prison inmate is under investigation. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections, Hutchinson Correctional Facility resident Lamoine Wiebe died on Saturday. The 57-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell Saturday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful. The cause of death is pending ...

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Critics of actions by president Donald Trump shouted down Republican Sen. Roger Marshall at a town hall meeting in rural Kansas Saturday, causing the senator to end the meeting and leave as people shouted, booed and said “you’re not done.” President Donald Trump won the rural northwest Kansas county of Logan with 85% of the vote. ...

1 year ago
A man from Galva suffered suspected serious injuries when he crashed into a field near McPherson while paragliding Saturday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Travis Martin from Galva was paragliding in the area of 23rd Avenue and Overland Road. For an unknown reason, he crashed into a field. Martin was transported by EMS to ...

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Some area federal government organizations, including Fort Riley and the US Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Reservoir, are scrubbing their social media. They say they have removed social media posts, are in a process of removing posts, and are modifying posts. Both organizations released the following information Friday: "In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction ...

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition of it the Tammy Walker Cancer Center is partnering with area pharmacies to offer free testing kits for the cancer. According to the organization, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Regular colorectal cancer screening is one of the most ...

1 year ago
Kansas Wesleyan University celebrates a record-breaking "Night with the Yotes." On Friday, February 21st KWU hosted their annual Night with the Yotes and over 600 people attended the event. This fundraising and auction event is meant to support the institution's numerous activities including music, athletics, theatre and DECA. Thanks to the support of 75 corporate sponsors, KWU ...

1 year ago
A special sale at noon on Thursday at the Farmers and Ranchers Livestock Auction in Salina generated at least $6,000 for an education fund for two children who recently lost their father in a crash. Back in late January Kendall Harding from Lost Springs was killed in a crash on US 56 Highway. He leaves behind ...

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An AT&T employee faces 31 counts of Making False Writing after two-years of criminal activity. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 the AT&T store on 2596 S. 9th contacted police regarding a theft. They reported a possible theft from an employee that occurred between March 1st, 2023 and February ...

1 year ago
Salina authorities arrest a car thief that stole a vehicle from a man's home. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News Friday morning at 4:15 am, a 35-year old male reported his vehicle was stolen from his house in the 800 block of Seneca. The man started his 2005 Chrysler 300 as he was getting ready ...

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A house fire that burned the wall of its attached garage occurred in Salina. Saline County Operations Captain Jim Hughes tells KSAL News on Thursday, February 27th a residential fire occurred in the 3000 block of E. North St. Allegedly, a fire was kindled in an attached garage and was extinguished by the homeowners. However, the fire ...

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Recovery efforts are continuing following a building explosion in Hutchinson. A gas explosion leveled Steffan's Auto Parts on Saturday, February 22nd and city officials are working to reopen businesses and restore services impacted by the incident. City officials say there is no timeline for when Main Street will reopen, and crews are working to secure gas lines ...