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Following the recent hailstorm, the City of Salina is reminding residents and property owners to use caution when hiring contractors for roof and property repairs. According to the City, Severe weather events often attract out-of-town or unlicensed contractors who may solicit work door-to-door. While many contractors operate legitimately, some may misrepresent their credentials and put residents ...

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Millfest returns to Lindsborg this Saturday, bringing with it a blend of tradition and new experiences – including the largest lineup of arts and crafts vendors the festival has seen in recent memory, the debut of a rare restored tractor, and a breakfast event featuring a rediscovered taste of Lindsborg from 80 years ago. For Adam ...

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The Saline County Tag Office is providing information for those whose vehicles have been declared a total loss due to hail damage only. According to the agency, If your vehicle has been totaled strictly as a result of hail damage and you intend to retain ownership of the vehicle, you must obtain official documentation from your ...

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A man from Salina is one of two people in Kansas who received prison sentences following separate Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigations into reports of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to court documents, Douglas Harpster, 53, of Salina pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor - possession of child sexual ...

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Saline County Commissioners have changed the way funds will be allocated to outside agencies. Applications from nonprofit or tax-exempt entities are now being accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 22nd. Applicants are being asked to focus their requests to address four key questions: The agency's mission and how it helps control costs for County departments How County ...

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The City of Salina Community & Development Services Department is alerting residents, contractors, and developers to recent fraudulent communications requesting payment for application approval fees from recent planning & zoning actions. These messages may appear to come from the City of Salina and often request payment via wire transfer or ACH. These requests are not legitimate. The ...

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Out with the old, in with the new. SculptureTour Salina will unveil the new 2026 exhibit during the UNwrap Party this coming Saturday, May 2nd. According to Visit Salina, the 24 new sculptures will be simultaneously unwrapped at precisely 11:00 am. Everyone is encouraged to bring family and friends and come downtown for the big reveal. Everyone ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is responding to the latest round of severe weather to impact the state. Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency yesterday morning following severe storms. The verbal state of disaster emergency allows for state resources to help communities impacted by the severe storms that have moved through Kansas since Saturday.

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At Monday’s meeting, the City Commission voted unanimously to authorize the mayor to execute a development agreement with Salina Saline County War Memorial, Inc. (SSCWM) for public improvements at the Sunset Park War Memorial. SSCWM was originally formed in 1992 to honor Saline County residents who died in military service, as well as all who have ...

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Two of the leaders of the Salina Animal Shelter made their first appearance in Saline County District court Monday morning. According to Saline County Attorney John Reynolds, Animal Services Manager Monique Hawley and Operations Superintendent Andrea Murphy appeared with counsel and the matter was set over for arraignment. Judge Jacob Peterson will now decide what date the ...

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A female victim contacts police after a male acquaintance allegedly tried to choke her. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that officers were sent to the 300 block of E. Crawford on Friday morning around 8am to the report of a domestic dispute. Police say 44-year-old Curtis Riggle became violent during a verbal argument and ...