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Starting next school year, students across Kansas won’t be able to use their cellphones at school after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the ban into law Thursday. The bipartisan goal to get rid of cellphones in K-12 schools was announced in January at the beginning of the legislative session. But the extent of that ban — including whether it ...

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The submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake was successfully recovered late Wednesday night. With the fuel release successfully contained within the cove, cleanup efforts are now the primary focus. Following the recovery of the tank, an inspection confirmed its contents were released into this contained area, where response crews continue to work on mitigation. According to ...

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A woman was conned out of $15,000 in a sweepstakes scam. According to Salina Police, a 65-year old woman received a phone call Tuesday morning notifying her she won over $2 million in a sweepstakes. The victim initially ignored the call, but eventually responded. She was told money needed to be deposited in her account for "security reasons" ...

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A Salina woman was scammed out of $460 on Facebook Marketplace. According to Salina Police, Wednesday evening at 7:00, a report was made from an 18-year old female regarding a scam. The victim reported she was selling an item on Facebook Marketplace, and was contacted by someone interested in buying the product. She provided the buyer information, including ...

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An alleged assault at a Salina hotel prompted the arrest of a man from Ulysses. According to Salina Police, officers were called to the Quality Inn at 2110 W Crawford at 6:45 Wednesday morning the report of a domestic incident in which a suspect vehicle had already left. Police determined that a 48-year-old woman got into an ...

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The Salina Animal Shelter has received a “Satisfactory” rating following a re-inspection conducted by the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) on March 17, 2026. According to the City, this re-inspection was conducted after a previous inspection in January identified areas requiring improvement. Shelter leadership and staff took immediate action to address all noted concerns, demonstrating a ...

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While congress continues to waffle on budget issues in Washington D.C., Transportation Security Administration employees, (TSA) agents in Salina continue to clock-in to work  - without a paycheck for their loyalty. A former Salina Police officer has a sympathetic ear for what local TSA employees are going through. Rande Repp, now an Associate Professor in the ...

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A celebration of spring, and the art of the waffle, is planned in Lindsborg this weekend. Visitors are invited to stroll through the downtown area enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of Våffeldagen. According to the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau, on Saturday the community will be immersed in pure waffle love at the Lindsborg Våffeldagen, ...

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The Salina Chorale is planning its spring concert. According to the organization, they will present a 2026 Spring Concert called “Growth,” under the direction of Keri Boley.  The group will perform at the Sacred Heart Cathedral this Sunday, March 22nd at 4 p.m., presented in two acts. The first half, Act 1, focuses on the theme of ...

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Kansas lawmakers are continuing their preparations for the Kansas City Chiefs' move to Kansas. House members approved a bill that would create a sports authority board to oversee a new stadium for the Chiefs in Kansas City, Kansas, and a new team headquarters in Olathe. The Chiefs announced in December that the team would leave Arrowhead Stadium ...

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Kansas drivers may soon be limited on when they can use their cell phones. The Kansas House has advanced a measure that would ban the use of cell phones in construction zones and school zones. The bill comes after Triple-A rated Kansas as one of the worst states in the nation for distracted driving.