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The issue of whether or not the pit bull dog ban in Salina will be rescinded will be decided in a special election in February. City Commissioners Monday evening set a date of February 24, 2026, to decide the issue. The commission opted for a mail election. Registered Salina voters will receive a ballot in the ...

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The Kansas Supreme Court is welcoming a new member. Larkin Walsh was sworn into the state's highest court on Friday. Walsh is the seventh woman to serve on the Kansas Supreme Court, and she replaces former Justice Evelyn Wilson, who retired in July due to health reasons. Photo via kscourts website

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OCCK Inc. Transportation is pleased to announce the addition of new stops on the 81 Connection route, expanding access and improving regional mobility for riders traveling between Belleville and Salina.  The updated route will go into effect on December 1, 2025.   The new stops added are:   Casey’s, 2087 N. 145th Road, Concordia City Hall, 206 E. ...

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A Salina woman was ripped-off in an online scam. Police say on Saturday a 72-year-old female reported receiving an email reportedly from PayPal indicating she had spent $399.99 in Bitcoin purchases on October 29th. There was a number attached to email indicating if she did not make the purchase to call. The victim called, and the person ...

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Police are looking for a masked thief who stole from a Salina business. Police say on Sunday morning at about 6:00 officers responded to a burglary at Valmont, 1100 N. Ohio. Employees determined when they arrived for work, a burglary to the business had occurred. It was determined at approximately 3:00 AM, a masked individual entered the ...

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Police are looking for a thief who stole cash from a vehicle. Police say on Sunday at approximately 5:00 PM an individual parked their vehicle in the parking lot of Dillons, 1201 W Crawford and went into the store to shop.  They left an amount of cash less than $1,000 in the center console of their ...

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A unique Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans worship service and Feast of St. Andrew is set for this coming Saturday. , Nov 29,th 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral, 138 S. Eighth Street in downtown Salina. The event at Christ Cathedral spotlights the Scottish tradition of having family and clan tartans blessed during the holiday season. The ...

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As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans prepare to cook the centerpiece of the holiday meal: the turkey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides essential guidance on thawing a turkey safely to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure a delicious, stress-free holiday. Three Safe Methods to Thaw a Turkey: 1. Refrigerator Thawing Safest Method: This method ensures a ...

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It started with the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Friday night, and ended with the Parade of Lights Saturday night. Salina welcomed the holiday season in bright fashion this weekend. Festivities culminated as downtown came alive for the annual Parade of Lights along Santa Fe Avenue Saturday night. Unseasonably warm weather gave the event a ...

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The holiday season is here, and the Salina Salvation Army is preparing to continue to serve those in need. The agency will again host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, and again this year it will be drive-thru. They will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Meals will be served Wednesday, November 26th, from 4-5:30 p.m. Up to four ...

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Evergy is urging its customers to watch out for utility scams. According to the company, in recent years, Evergy customers have been targeted by scammers posing as Evergy employees. New technology and an increase in online bill-paying means scammers are more tech savvy than ever. Customers are being targeted through fake websites, phone numbers and more. ...