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Twenty five years ago Friday  morning, the deadliest attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor was carried out. September 11th, 2001 saw two hijacked commercial jetliners strike the World Trade Center, reducing the Twin Towers to over a million and a half tons of rubble. Another plane hit the Pentagon and the fourth, United Flight ...

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An organization comprised of Salina first responders, both law enforcement and fire service, is organizing an event to honor the first responders who gave their lives on September 11th, 2001, and the victims. At the same time, they are helping a local child battle a rare disease. The fifth “Central Kansas 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and ...

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There was a lot of business going on Thursday afternoon at the second ever  Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Salina Business Expo. There were plenty of good vibes with a fun theme of “Tropic Like It’s Hot.”  Chamber Membership Development Director Ashley Finan the expo was an opportunity for businesses from Salina and surrounding areas to ...

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The Salina Airport Authority, in coordination with local emergency response agencies and airport partners, will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise at the Salina Regional Airport  next week on Tuesday. According to the Airport Authority, the exercise is designed to test the Airport Emergency Plan and provide participating agencies an opportunity to practice their response to a ...

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A new leader will soon be in charge of the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce. According to the organization, Christina Hayes has been selected as the organization's next President and CEO. She will begin her new role October 1st. Hayes brings more than 20 years of experience spanning community development, tourism, strategic communications, economic vitality, stakeholder engagement ...

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Flags will fly at half-staff across Kansas Friday to honor all of the first responders and victims of the September 11th terror attacks. Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the State of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup to sundown on Friday, September 11, 2026, to honor those who lost their lives in the ...

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Evergy has been honored for its quick storm response efforts after severe weather moved through Salina, Abilene, Topeka, and parts of the Kansas City region in June. According to the company, they are the recipient of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Emergency Response Award.  EEI presents the national award each year, recognizing heroic efforts by electric companies ...

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When the first NFL Football game ever in Australia kicks off Thursday night, a United States Marine from the area and his comrades will be front and center, holding the American flag during the national anthem. Lance Cpl. Daniel Roth is currently stationed at a US Marine base in Darwin, Australia. This week he and some ...

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A drive-thru flu vaccination clinic is planned. According to Salina Regional Health Center, they will offer influenza (flu) vaccines to all community members six-months or older during a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, October 3, at COMCARE Ohio, 2090 S. Ohio Street, Salina. Vehicles will enter the COMCARE parking lot ...

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After thoughtful evaluation, a community survey, and an extensive review conducted by library staff and the Salina Public Library Board, a decision has been made to discontinue  its Hoopla digital media service and transferring to a new one, effective Monday, November 30th, 2026. This decision was made in the best interest of our taxpayers and the ...

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The driver of a semi was hurt when he crashed during a police pursuit Wednesday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 52-year-old Chadwick Johnson of Cimarron was driving a Peterbilt semi pulling a trailer and fleeing law enforcement. The pursuit was headed south on K 23 Highway. The truck and trailer left the road to the ...