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She is probably best known for her role as computer whiz and mechanical engineer April Curtis in the second season of the 1980s television series “Knight Rider”. Though she was on the show for only one season,  the series theme of "one person can make a difference" still resonates with her. Hollywood actress Rebecca Holden spent ...

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Between us, we spent more than three decades leading the highest courts of Kansas and Texas. We came to the bench through different systems, served in different political environments and do not agree on every legal or political question. But we agree on this: Kansans should reject the proposed constitutional amendment to replace the state’s merit-based ...

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The July list of Salina’s Most Wanted has generated another arrest. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, the latest capture is Shane Boyette. The July list went online Saturday, July 4th. It looks a little different. In an effort to clear up numerous outstanding warrants that are currently active, it has been doubled to a list of 48. Those ...

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The Salina Symphony invites interested area musicians to audition to be a part of the 2026-2027 season. Auditions for the following Salina Symphony positions will be held Wed., Sept. 2, and Thurs., Sept. 3, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Symphony Rehearsal Hall, 132 S. 5th St.: Principal Flute Principal Oboe Principal Bassoon Interim Principal Trombone ...

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Katie Comley is familiar with the Kansas Wesleyan Music Department. She spent four years with the Philharmonic Choir and the Wesleyan Chorale, often as a soloist. She’ll be the one holding the baton starting in August as the assistant professor of vocal music for this year. Comley earned her Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from ...

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Inspired by the legendary "Pharaohs" gang and car in George Lucas's film "American Graffiti", a group of classic car lovers are in Salina this weekend participating in the Leadsled Spectaular care show with their replica vehicles from the movie. The ""Pharaohs", a car club from Texas, have ten movie replica vehicles with them at the KKOA ...

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Military officers from multiple countries spend a little time in Abilene this week receiving a crash course in rural American culture via the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, and the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad. According to the Railroad, eighty-seven military officers from 79 countries  rode a special catered charter on the Abilene and Smoky Valley ...

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Dangerous summer heat returns to Central Kansas Saturday, and will persist for several days. According to the National Weather Service, humid conditions and temperatures in the upper 90s to low 100s will support afternoon heat indices at or above 105 Saturday afternoon. Heat indices will be between 105 and 110 through at least Tuesday. A heat advisory ...

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Kansas farmers could soon play a role in spaghetti night or be the source of macaroni salad for the community cook out. More Kansas farmers are testing out a new breed of the durum wheat species milled into semolina flour used in pasta. Kansas State University released the new variety, and it’s coming at a time ...

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A driver was killed when he crashed into a trailer in Southern Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  22-year-old Aiden Guy from Hardtner, Kansas, was driving a Ford Super Duty F350 pickup along US 281 Highway. He failed to stop at a posted stop sign. The truck drove across US 160 Highway and onto private ...

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A couple of 12-year-old runaways from Wichita are accused of a crime spree in Salina and Saline County According to police, on Thursday at about 3:00 AM, officers responded to an alarm at Tractor Supply, 3120 Riffle Dr. The alarm was activated when someone attempted to steal two scooter go-karts, which were secured in front of ...