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As area communities across northern Kansas move from immediate storm response into longer-term recovery, Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas is available to help vulnerable households facing ongoing hardship from the recent severe weather. According to the organization, support may be available for storm-related needs such as replacement food, essential repairs, utility or housing concerns, transportation challenges, ...

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A motorcycle rider and his passenger were both hurt when he crashed through a barbed wire fence in NW Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 74-year-old Kurtis Kooy from Las Animas, Colorado, was riding a Harley Davidson Road Glide Trike along US 83 Highway in Logan County.  A strong crosswind caused the three-wheeled motorcycle to ...

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Saline County property owners who experienced storm damage within a designated floodplain should contact the Saline County Planning and Zoning Department before beginning repairs or rebuilding to determine whether a permit is needed and to review any floodplain requirements. According to the County, this helps ensure repairs meet National Flood Insurance Program requirements and local floodplain regulations. Floodplain development permits are required for ...

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A summer program that allows for free admission to educational attractions across Kansas, including things like Rolling Hills Zoo, The Garage Automobile Museum,  and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, is returning in a couple of weeks. The 2026 Sunflower Summer Program will run from Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, August 2. This year’s lineup of attractions features activities ...

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 FILI Creative has released the official trailer for 4 Days in June, a feature-length documentary that explores the people, stories, and shared experiences behind one of Kansas' most beloved arts festivals. According to Fili, the newly released two-minute trailer offers audiences a first look at the documentary, which was filmed over five years and captures the sights, sounds, and spirit ...

2 months ago
As Salina continues to chip away at tree limb removal, roof repair and power restoration following last week's historic storm,  City Manager Jacob Wood is singing the praise of volunteers throughout the community. Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Tuesday and hailed the effort of hundreds of those pitching in to help Salina ...

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A driver was transported to the hospital after a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Crawford and Holmes Road. The Saline County Sheriff's Office reports that around noon on Monday, the driver of a 2003 semi-truck failed to stop at a posted sign on Holmes Road and T-boned a Mercedes SUV. The 64-year-old woman from New ...

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Pizza Hut is being sold in a deal worth one-and-a-half-billion dollars. Yum Brands announced Tuesday that the pizza chain is being sold to private equity firm LongRange Capital. This comes after Yum said in November it was looking at options for the struggling pizza chain. In a separate transaction, Pizza Hut's mainland China locations are being sold ...

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Volunteers from a Salina church and a faith-based, nonprofit humanitarian organization gathered in a Salina cemetery Tuesday morning to clean up storm damage. Ark Church and Convoy of Hope spearheaded the effort. Gypsum Hill Cemetery sustained major damage when 113 mph wind roared across Salina last week. The church was already working with Convoy of Hope when pastor ...

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Briley Buchwald, Miss Salina’s Teen 2026 competed at the Miss Kansas Teen Pageant earlier this month.  She placed  in the top 10 after competing against 20 contestants from across the state. The Miss Kansas Teen Pageant is a part of the Miss America Scholarship Program. Briley competed in personal interview, fitness, on stage question, talent and evening ...

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No one was injured after shots were fired at an SUV. According to Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, there are no suspects after two bullets hit the a rear passenger door on GMC Yukon Denali. Deputies say around 9am Monday morning, a 50-year-old man from Saline County was driving in the area of ...