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The Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences faces a $2.6 million annual budget shortfall in addition to millions owed for loans from the administration, a situation that may eliminate academic programs and cause faculty layoffs. K-State officials presented a plan to address $13.5 million the college owes to the school’s administration, as well as ...

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A driver was injured when he crashed after a trailer he was towing lost a tire. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 49-year-old Andrew Auwarter from Payola, Kansas, was driving a GMC Terrain on US 56 Highway without a tire on its trailer. The SUV and trailer left the road into the north ditch, drove back onto ...

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An effort is underway to help an adult day health facility in Salina that provides supervised daytime care for older or disabled adults recover from a devastating fire. A fire back on October 7th caused extensive damage at Sunflower Adult Day Services located at the corner of Iron and 9th Street in Downtown Salina. The building remains ...

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City Commissioners paved the way for a new hotel in South Salina. At their Monday meeting the commission unanimously approved a project which includes a four-story, 109-room Home2 Suites by Hilton at 3135 S. 9th Street, located on the east side of S. 9th Street, north of Avenue A. The overall project encompasses a 9.19-acre tract with ...

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For those not registered, the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming November general election is this Tuesday. The Saline County Election Office, 300 W. Ash St., Room 213,  will be open late until 8:00 to accommodate registrations. Advance voting begins next Monday, October 19th. Advance Voting Location & Check-In Advance voting will take place at the Saline ...

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An innovator in the Artificial Intelligence industry will be the featured speaker at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony. According to the Chamber, Darren Moe, Senior Director of Automation, Autonomy & Artificial Intelligence at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., will be this year’s Business Hall of Fame speaker. With more than ...

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Middle school students have an opportunity to spend a day on campus and discover the fun of STEM through hands-on activities at Kansas State University's fall 2026 GROW workshop. Hosted by K-State's KAWSE office, the GROW workshop on Saturday, Nov. 14, will engage middle school students through exciting activities that follow this year's theme, "Think Green, Build Smart: ...

2 weeks ago
Longtime Salina Journal photo journalist Tom Dorsey is being honored. The photographer, whose career helped document the people, places and events of north-central Kansas, will be among the honorees inducted into the Kansas Photojournalism Hall of Fame in November. Dorsey, who lives in Salina and is retired after a long career with the newspaper, is one ...

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Family and friends are rallying around the family of a Salina woman who died last week after being hit by an SUV. On Wednesday afternoon 41-year-old Audrey Rutherford was hit while in a crosswalk at the intersection of 9th St and Elm St.  She died the next morning at a hospital. Rutherford leaves behind her husband and ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo was packed with pumpkin loving people on Saturday. Children and families in costumes, treats, and of course pumpkins  were part of  the annual Pumpkin PaZOOla event. The Zoo offered special admission perks, including half-price admission  and a free pumpkin for every child aged 12 and under while supplies lasted. Families explored the grounds, including ...

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A group of "Women of Achievement" whose leadership, dedication, and service help make Salina a better place to live will be honored. On Thursday, November 5th, the community is invited to celebrate seven extraordinary women whose contributions have made a lasting impact on Salina during the 2026 Women of Achievement Honoree Celebration at Theatre Salina. Organizers say the ...