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A former Salina middle school teacher accused of providing alcohol to at least one former student, and giving THC products to other underage students was in court Thursday afternoon. Amanda Freeman, along with her attorney Roger Struble,  appeared in person before Judge Amy Norton for what was supposed to be a preliminary hearing. It was quickly ...

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The Salina VFW post is planning to recognize its 100 year anniversary with a centennial celebration. According to the organization, three days of events are planned in March. Plans include: March 19th, 2026 – Dedication Ceremony at the Post starting at 5:00 P.M. March 20th, 2026 – Social gathering, cake & appetizers March 21st, 2026 – ...

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The new 2026-28 Official State Bicycle Map of Kansas is now available. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, whether riding a few miles or cycling across the state, this edition offers a variety of information to help active transportation users plan a short trip or a long ride. State bicycle maps and educational flyers with bicycle safety tips are free and can be ...

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A postal employee in Western Kansas is facing federal charges. According to the District of Kansas US Attorney's Office, a federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a United States postal worker with embezzling from his employer. Court documents indicate that 33-year-old Dalton R. Garcia of Brewster was indicted on one count of misappropriation ...

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A bald eagle is found dead in Miami County. Officials say the eagle carcass was recently discovered on a roadway in the Hillsdale Lake area. Hillsdale State Park officials say the immature bald eagle appeared to have been struck and killed by a vehicle.

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More skimmers have been found on the same fuel pumps that had similar devices removed earlier this week. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday at about 3 PM, an officer made contact with employees of Flying J Travel Center at 2250 N. Ohio, in reference to finding two more skimmers on two diesel pumps. The business reported ...

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The 21st Annual Bid Appétit Charity Auction is this weekend, on Sunday.  According to the Noon Network AMBUCS, the theme this year is “Pitch for a Purpose,” celebrating more than two decades of Inspiring Mobility and Independence in the Salina community. The annual fundraiser will be on Sunday, March 1, at Tony’s Pizza Event Center, featuring live and silent ...

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A driver is injured after a crash involving a school bus in Marion County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 75-year-old Michael Walsh of Lost Springs was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck headed west on a rural road.  He fell asleep and traveled westbound in the eastbound lane. An oncoming school bus stopped before the ...

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Five of the six members of the Kansas congressional delegation voted for bipartisan aviation safety legislation inspired by the death of 67 people in the mid-air collision of a passenger jet that flew out of Wichita and a U.S. Army helicopter in congested airspace over Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the delegation’s holdout on the ROTOR Act ...

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An earthquake shook Central Kansas Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S Geological Survey, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake, at a depth of 3.6 miles, was centered 3.1 miles east of Assaria in rural Saline County. It occurred at 2:14 Wednesday afternoon. Residents reported tremors being felt across the area. Earthquakes of this magnitude, ranging between 2.5 and 5.4, are ...

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Will the next Mr. and Ms. Muscle and Fitness hail from Salina? Matt Cookson and Ally Steinbrock are aiming to grace the covers of Mr. & Ms. Muscle & Fitness magazines, respectively as their health journey continues. Both joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Wednesday with a look at the passion and commitment ...