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A Salina man is facing a number of charges after he allegedly drove off from an attempted traffic stop. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, authorities arrested 25-year-old Trenton Ponting during the early morning hours of Saturday. Deputies say Ponting sped away as the officer approached his vehicle on foot near the intersection of Crawford and ...

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Kansans will awake to a new statutory landscape Monday after contents of 101 bills approved by the Legislature and, mostly, signed into law by Gov. Laura Kelly officially take effect. With turning of the calendar at 12:01 a.m. July 1, incarcerated juveniles in Kansas could be granted work release. Microbreweries would be able to self-distribute beer ...

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A North Salina community block party event which was revived last year after nearly a half-century is growing this year, and will include an all-star basketball game featuring among others a former Harlem Globetrotter. In the late 1960 and early 1970s there was an event in Salina called "Daddy Bud Day", where John "Daddy Bud" Curtis, ...

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Two people from Colorado were killed in a place crash in Northwest Kansas Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 1934 WACO YKC fixed wing single-engine airplane  crashed in a field in Sherman County. The pilot and passenger were killed in the crash. They are identified as 78-year-old David Allen and 79-year-old Jeanne Allen, both ...

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One of the most historic facilities in Salina is launching a million dollar capital campaign to address some much needed improvements. A $1,000,000 capital campaign at the Temple will provide two new elevators, updated ADA compliant restrooms, and air conditioning for the theatre. According to the organization, due to the generosity of private donors and area foundations ...

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The Salina USD 305 summer lunch program ends Tuesday, July 2nd, but for those who need them, there are still free lunch services available in Salina. Salina Public Library, in partnership with St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, provides free grab-and-go lunches through the summer. The lunch program runs through August 2nd. Priority is given to youth ...

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This fall, Salina is set to host its first-ever Irish Road Bowling event. The unique and exciting competition will take place at Indian Rock Park on September 7th. Organizers say teams of four will vie to throw the fewest number of "bullets", small 28-ounce cannonballs, down the park's roads. The event promises not only fun and ...

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A longtime Salina coach and teacher is being fondly remembered. James "Jim" R. LoVullo passed away on June 26th. After graduating high school in Buffalo, New York, LoVullo moved to Salina to attend Kansas Wesleyan University where he graduated in 1974. Over the span of the nex 40 years, LoVullo taught English language arts and physical education ...

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Every year, more than 125 visual artists travel to participate in the Smoky Hill River Festival. This year, the festival welcomed 56 new artists from across the nation who came to sell their artwork. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, juried by five art professionals from across the state, $11,200 in prize money was awarded to ...

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The Salina Symphony announces a colorful season of programming with its “Kaleidoscope” season. “I am delighted to continue to create and share memorable performances and experiences with the Salina Symphony this year,” said Yaniv Segal, music director. “From classics to newer works, Cabaret to Disney, and Tchaikovsky to Mozart, we invite you to explore the amazing ...

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On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a business burglary was reported at Rod’s Convenience Store, 1401 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas. A glass window along the west side of the building had been broken out between midnight and 7:00 AM on June 26, 2024. Taken from the business were multiple cigars including a “4K” Cigar display ...