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This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, while deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, motorists should be especially vigilant in the fall for deer crossing roadways due to the “rut,” or mating season, a ...

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Patients at Clay County Medical Center  now have access to a new generation of 3D mammography technology designed to deliver clearer images, greater comfort, and improved access to breast cancer screening. Equipped with AI-assisted imaging software and wide-angle technology, the system produces highly detailed, high-resolution images that allow radiologists to more accurately detect and evaluate abnormalities ...

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The Salina Crossroads Marathon is less than a month way. Though there will be plenty of runners, volunteer help is still being sought. Organizers say there are 3436 registered participants from 47 states registered for the November 7, 2026 Salina Crossroads Marathon. The half marathon has the highest registration totals with 1577 and the full marathon ...

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The Kansas Republican Party is rolling across Kansas as part of a statewide campaign effort. The "Take Back Kansas 2026 Bus Tour" is making multiple stops this week to rally support ahead of the upcoming November election. Featuring a prominent blue and red tour bus wrapped in campaign graphics, the statewide tour aims to connect voters ...

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Former U.S. Sen. and Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback endorsed the reelection of Republican Roger Marshall in the toss-up U.S. Senate campaign with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton. Brownback, with a 30-year record as a Kansas conservative, said he was puzzled people approached him to inquire about who he intended to vote for in the Nov. 3 showdown. ...

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The future of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History received a significant boost Tuesday when the Bob and Pat Schmidt Foundation offered a matching gift initiative that will double contributions up to $1 million to the Fort Hays State University Foundation’s Save Sternberg fundraising campaign. According to the Fort Hays State University Foundation, recognized for its ...

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The Saline County Mounted Patrol was among multiple agencies and volunteers who worked together to extricate surviving cattle and move them to a local facility following a semi rollover in Harvey County Tuesday morning. According to Newton Fire / EMS the crash involved a semi transporting cattle on southbound I-135 near mile marker 33, between U.S. ...

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A Salina business that is world-renowned in the vinyl record industry will celebrate its 40th anniversary this week with a big event. Acoustic Sounds will host a “Vinyl Summit” beginning Thursday, which among other things will feature a "return of the Blues Masters" show at Blue Heaven Studios and a concert at the Stiefel Theatre. According ...

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A long-standing eyesore just off Interstate 135 on West Crawford Street in Salina has finally been wiped clean. The demolition and debris removal project for the former Ambassador Hotel site is complete, bringing a temporary close to years of blight and public frustration. Originally opening its doors in 1986 as a Holiday Inn Holidome, complete with ...

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Agriculture tech company Greeneye Technology is establishing its North American headquarters in Salina. The company is a global leader in AI-powered targeted spraying technology. According to Greeneye, the investment follows a 2026 season of expanded commercial use: Greeneye-equipped machines have sprayed more than 500,000 acres across 12 U.S. states with a weed detection accuracy rate of ...

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The Salina Senior Center is set to open a gift shop. According to the organization, the shop is intended to support local seniors, with all proceeds going back to the senior center. The grand opening of a new gift shop is slated for this Wednesday at the Salina Senior Center located at 245 N 9th Street.  After ...