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Kansas tax collections are falling below expectations. The state collected 577-million-dollars in taxes last month, which was about 68-point-nine-million dollars less than projected. State officials say tax collections have fallen by more than 175-million-dollars since November of last year.

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The Salina Area United Way is planning a new casino-themed event. The organization invites everyone to dress up, step in, and place your bets for a cause. With black tie strongly suggested, this is a polished night of casino-style play where your chips become more than bragging rights and trade them in for prizes as the ...

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Lindsborg Community Hospital is welcoming a new doctor. According to the hospital, Dr. Zakaria Tazkargy, M.D., will be the newest member the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic. He is transferring to Lindsborg after working at COMCARE Ohio in Salina. Dr. Tazkargy practices family medicine and provides care for patients of all ages. His clinical ...

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Kansas Wesleyan is set to host the second annual Regional First Responder Wellness Conference on April 16. According to KWU, the day-long event is designed to bring awareness and growth to the mental health challenges faced by first responders on an everyday basis. Featured speakers will include Annie Boswell, speaking on spirituality; Dr. Kelly Moore, chair of ...

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On Aug. 7 in Allen County, after the heat of the day passed, Joey Berntsen and his sisters were loading last season’s grain to sell. Harvest was soon, demand was high, and all that stood between his family’s farm and a good sale was a bridge in the grain. He climbed in to clear it ...

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Salina provided kids of all ages plenty of Easter-themed fun and festivities over the weekend. Both K-State Salina and Salina Parks and Recreation hosted large family-friendly events. K-State Salina has held its annual community "Purple Egg Hunt" for at least the last 10 years. The event featured over 3,000 eggs. Salina Parks and Recreation and the Salina Optimist ...

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The new April list of Salina’s Most Wanted is online. The first weekend of each month a new list of Salina’s Most Wanted is released. The April list went online Saturday morning. Those on the new list are wanted for crimes which include aggravated robbery, kidnapping, criminal use of a weapon, aggravated domestic violence battery, felony fleeing and eluding, ...

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A second child has died from injuries sustained in an Ellsworth County shooting. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the 8-year-old child who was shot on March 28th died from his injuries late Friday night. A 5-year-old died the day of the shooting, which happened when a young child picked up a loaded, unsecured shotgun and ...

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The Kansas Wesleyan Community is mourning the loss of a long-time professor. According to the school, Dr. Meredith Drees, a true light for the institution, passed away in recent days after a long and courageous health battle. Drees’ academic accomplishments were significant, from her fellowship at the University of Notre Dame to her nationally recognized scholarship. Yet ...

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A Kansas farmer admitted to defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture by falsely claiming severe weather destroyed crops that he had actually sold. Court documents indicate 54-year-old David L. Mongeau, 54 of Holcomb pleaded guilty to one count of false statements related to crop insurance and one count of bank fraud/attempted bank fraud. Mongeau owned Mongeau Enterprises, ...

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In 2025, five Run Salina Series races broke their registration records and the sixth race had its second highest registration total ever. Highlights included the Salina Crossroads Marathon having a record 5,416 registered participants and the Fe for a Cure with 1,214. Organizers say In 2026, the Run Salina Series will be expanding to seven races ...