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A bridge repair project begins this week in Dickinson County. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, bridge repair begins Monday on K-18 over Chapman Creek. Temporary traffic signals will direct one lane of traffic through construction. The contractor has scheduled work to be completed by December, conditions permitting. Stay alert, follow posted signs and refrain from hand-held ...

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Engineering can look like many different things depending on the problem being solved and the skills being applied. Engineers build and innovate nearly all the interconnected systems of modern society, from roads and power systems to the food we eat and water we drink. For the Kansas State University Fountain Wars team, engineering looks like turning a ...

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Fort Riley will conduct its annual full-scale exercise Tuesday. According to the Army, the exercise provides an opportunity to test and evaluate the installation’s emergency response procedures and preparedness. This year’s exercise will focus on the aftermath of an incident, the recovery process, and how the post would address mass shelter needs. The exercise will not impact ...

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Seth Lauer has been to the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo for as long as he can remember. The 88-year-old cowboy has rarely missed a year of the rodeo in his life. Lauer is himself “an old cowboy,” he says, and lives with his wife Judy in the same house in which he was born, located ten miles ...

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Salina City Commissioners will consider a water relief pilot program, and among other things will also recess into a couple of different executive sessions during their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday. Commissioned held a Study Session on July 1st to discuss ongoing water quality concerns in portions of the City’s water distribution system. Plans include letting ...

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Salina Downtown is keeping the America 250 celebration going. All are invited to a festive Red, White & BBQ this Saturday, July 18th, in honor of America’s 250th birthday. Organizers say this family-friendly event will feature something for everyone including live music, classic yard games, and face painting for the kids which are all free to ...

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The City of Salina will be finishing free chlorine treatment and restarting the annual fire hydrant flushing on Monday. According to the City, following the June 8th windstorm, fire hydrant flushing was paused. City crews are still in the process of picking up limbs across the city. Utilities crews will decide when to flush fire hydrants ...

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An insurance agency which has been in Salina for over a half-century is expanding its reach. Iron Insurance Partners has entered onto a strategic partnership with Grimes Insurance Agency, an insurance agency in Lubbock Texas, with deep roots in its community and a long-standing reputation for client service. According to Iron Insurance Partners, the partnership marks an ...

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Lego fans, it’s time to celebrate. A brand-new store for Lego lovers has officially opened its doors downtown.  Rainbow Bricks, an independent toy store, is transforming the game. Whether you are looking for a casual hobby or your next big build, this place is bound to be your new favorite spot. The first thing you’ll notice ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo family is mourning the loss of one of its animal family. According to the Zoo, on Friday morning the animal care team discovered that Shudak, a male chimpanzee, had passed away during the night. While they are still investigating his cause of death, one thing is certain - the passing of this beloved ...

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After nearly 50 years the murder of a Salina man remains unsolved. On Monday, July 11, 1977, Thomas “Tom” Young was reported missing by his family.  Young was the owner/operator of The Lift Tavern, 150 S. Broadway, in Salina.  An employee of the Lift reported walking out of the business with Young on July 10, 1977, ...