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It was a parched, sunbaked afternoon in the rolling hills of rural northeastern Barton County. The wind whistled through the scrubby trees and rustled the waving grass. With few modern-day landmarks around, the scene resembled the time in 1900 when James L. Homolka and his brother Joseph Homolka used brawn, skill and determination to chisel a massive ...

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Candidates for governor engaged in a veritable bare-knuckle brawl when they took the stage Saturday at the Kansas State Fair for a debate punctuated by the chants and jeers of an enthusiastic crowd of dueling supporters. Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, the Republican nominee, and state Sen. Cindy Holscher, the Democratic nominee, largely sidestepped pointed questions ...

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Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and the Rev. Adam Hamilton, a Democrat, confronted a raucous crowd Saturday defending their stances on tariffs, the war in Iran and partisan politics. The two major party candidates running for U.S. Senate appeared in their first post-primary debate together in front of hundreds of people who filled the bleachers ...

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Flock camera technology helped police catch a murder suspect in Salina several hours after a 17-year-old girl was shot and killed in Great Bend. Last week on Saturday 19-year-old Keegan Martens was caught in Salina after fleeing the scene of a shooting at around 12:30 in the morning. According to the Great Bend Police Department on Saturday, ...

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“Sharing the Harvest,” a new documentary produced by Kansas State University’s Hungry Heartland Project, will premiere on Smoky Hills PBS. Smoky Hills PBS is a regional network of PBS member television stations serving central and western Kansas. The documentary will air Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. and will be rebroadcast Saturday, September 26, 2026, ...

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The Salina Symphony is preparing to open its season with "Rhythm & Soul", a vibrant celebration of energy, color and rhythm, on Sun., Oct. 11, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. According to the Symphony, a jubilant orchestral opener will be followed by Fandango, Arturo Márquez’ fiery, Latin-inspired violin concerto featuring guest artist Risa Hokamura. The journey ...

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Salina Regional Health Center’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit was recently recognized by Newsweek as part of its America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 report. According to Salina Regional, their program was ranked sixth in Kansas and is the only inpatient physical rehabilitation center outside of northeast Kansas to make the list. Salina Regional Health Center offers a 15-bed ...

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A large crowd gathered Friday morning in support of Salina first responders, and to be part of a couple of special events at Fire Station 4. The morning's events included a 9/11 tribute, an "uncoupling" dedication of the new fire station, and an open house. A 20 minute 25th anniversary 9/11 tribute ceremony got things started, ...

2 months ago
A former Salina mayor and Saline County Commissioner will be on the ballot in November to run for a state representative seat. The Saline County Republican Party met Thursday evening and selected Luci Larson as the nominee for District 69 on the November ballot. She will replace Clarke Sanders, who withdrew his name because of health ...

2 months ago
An incident involving a flare gun prompted an arrest. According to Salina Police, Thursday at about 6 PM officers responded to the bus stop at Sunset Plaza, 1201 W. Crawford, in reference to a person possibly shooting a flare gun into traffic. Upon arrival, officers contacted a male walking away from the area. He reported being shot ...

2 months ago
Salina Police are seeking tips in a case involving a couple of stolen flags. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to police,  between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, unknown suspects stole an American flag and a Salvation Army flag from the Salina Salvation Army, ...