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Two people were arrested after six children were left in a hot vehicle. According to Salina Police, Wednesday afternoon at about 2:15 officers were dispatched to Wingstop, 1621 S. Ohio, in reference to multiple children being left in a vehicle in the parking lot with no air conditioning and only one window down for approximately 20 ...

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“Daddy Bud Day”, a free community block party in north Salina, is returning. The event will take place this Saturday, July 11th, at Pacific / Curtis Park, 701 W. Pacific. Salina native James Curtis, AKA Cash Hollistah, in collaboration with the Curtis family and local nonprofit Salina Shares, will be hosting the event. All are invited ...

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A vehicle stolen in Concordia was recovered in Salina. According to Salina Police, Wednesday at about 3 PM, an officer on routine patrol observed a white Chevy Tahoe parked in the 1100 block of N. 9th which was suspected to be stolen out of Concordia. After The SUV was verified stole officers made contact with a ...

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Before this summer, Embry Cole didn't really know what milling really meant. But after a week in June at Kansas State University, Cole — a high schooler from Texas who attended the College of Agriculture's Feeding Your Future camp— has a much better understanding and passion for the industry, as well as an idea of where he could ...

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A man from Missouri was hurt in a single vehicle crash in Central Kanas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 32-year-old Alexander Bumgarner from Lebanon, Missouri, was driving a Western Star straight flatbed truck headed north on Interstate 135.  He left the road to the right, struck a KDOT guardrail, a concrete barrier and then a ...

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A Wichita-based fast-food chain is sold. Spangles has been acquired by the Hamideh family, who own and operate IHOP restaurants in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. The restaurant chain was founded by Dale and Craig Steven, who had owned it since January 1978.

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Salina Art Center has been awarded a multi-year grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, one of the nation's leading supporters of contemporary visual art organizations. According to the organization, the award recognizes Salina Art Center's commitment to presenting ambitious contemporary exhibitions and fostering meaningful connections between artists and communities. The multi-year grant provides ...

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After a several year hiatus the Baby Show is returning to the Tri-Rivers Fair. According to the Fair Board, families are once again invited to step into the spotlight and celebrate the youngest members of our community. The Baby Show event will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, inside Kenwood Hall. Designed to be a fun, lighthearted, ...

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A Salina native is among those considered for induction into the latest class of the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.  Nathan Tysen is a Grammy and Tony Award-nominated songwriter and vocalist whose musicals have been produced on Broadway and London's West End. For more than 25 years, he has served as the frontman of the ...

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A Junction City Police Department K9 who died while on duty Monday had been found unresponsive in a K9-equipped patrol vehicle. According to the agency, preliminary findings indicate the cause of death was heat exposure. In accordance with departmental policy, JCPD placed K9 PSD Vethos’ handler on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. JCPD requested ...

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The curtain will open Thursday night at the Stiefel Theatre for the premiere and theatrical release of 4 Days in June, a feature film exploring the heart of one of Kansas’ most beloved cultural traditions. 4 Days in June will take audiences behind the scenes of the Smoky Hill River Festival, an annual event held in ...