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Two of the leaders of the Salina Animal Shelter are facing criminal charges. Animal Services Manager Monique Hawley and Operations Superintendent Andrea Murphy are both scheduled to appear in Saline County District Court Friday morning to face charges. Both have been under scrutiny regarding shelter management and euthanasia practices, and could face animal cruelty charges. A failed inspection ...

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A California based company which made the largest corporate gift ever to Kansas State University, celebrated the opening of an office in Downtown Salina Thursday afternoon. Back in 2022 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems gifted K-State Salina $10 million to begin creation of the General Atomics Aerospace Innovation Ramp. The company has been a trusted partner of ...

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A large crowd, including the entire staff of Salina Family Healthcare Center, gathered Thursday to officially break ground on a new facility for the organization. The $55 million project will double the space the organization has at its current location, and allow for expansion and consolidation of the  medical, dental, behavioral health, vision, pharmacy, and residency ...

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It was all hands on deck at Salina's airport Hangar 600 for the SkyWest Airlines Overnight Maintenance Base ribbon cutting on Thursday. Local leaders and Kansas Senator Jerry Moran joined executives from SkyWest to celebrate a collaboration that brings a robust aircraft maintenance facility to Salina. Chip Childs, CEO and President of SkyWest Airlines spoke to the ...

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Officials are compiling a list of “250 Reasons to Love Salina” and are seeking submissions. The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's tourism division Visit Salina is celebrating Salina as we approach America’s 250th Birthday in July 2026 with a special project called "250 Reasons to Love Salina". According to the organization they have a strong start, but ...

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A Salina man was arrested after a domestic incident turned violent. According to Salina Police, Wednesday morning at about 2:30 officers responded to a the report of a physical domestic in which  the suspect had already left in the 1300 block of Wilbre. Officers made contact with a 25-year-old female who reported she got into an ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed fifteen bills on Wednesday. Lawmakers will be back in Topeka Thursday and Friday, and will need to achieve a two-thirds majority in both the House and the Senate to override these veto decisions. The Governor issues the flowing responses to each veto: The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of Senate Bill 361: “This new ...

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Thirty-six teams representing 25 Kansas schools will travel to Salina on Saturday with their sights set on winning a state title in the Kansas KidWind Challenge, and an opportunity to advance to the World KidWind Challenge in Madison, WI in May. Each team qualified for the state finals based on their performance in regional challenges, ...

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Abilene has again been honored as one of the best historic small towns in the country. USA TODAY announced Wednesday that Abilene,  ranks #4 in the nation in its 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Historic Small Town. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, the national publication invited readers from across the country to ...

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An Kansas EMT  has been arrested for alleged child sex crimes. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Wednesday morning at 9:23 a.m. KBI agents with the Child Victims Unit executed an arrest warrant at 703 W. Third St., in Oakley, for Dennis D. Dees, 39, of WaKeeney. Dees was arrested for charges of 21 counts ...

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The Salina Area United Way has awarded Early Childcare Initiative Fund (ECIF) grants for the 2026–2027 cycle, marking another step forward in strengthening early childhood care in Saline and Ellsworth Counties. According to the agency, this year, ECIF awarded a total of $346,462 in grants to support wage supplements, longevity stipends, non-traditional hour care, and other ...