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A leader at Bennington State Bank was honored for a reward for his years of dedication. Don Lamb, Executive Vice President of Commercial Lending, was honored with the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) 50 Years in Banking Award.  This award recognizes Lamb’s five decades of dedicated service to the Kansas banking industry. According to the Bank, the recognition for ...

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A Kansas daycare provider was arrested Thursday in connection with the abuse of an infant and toddler. According to the Kanas Bureau of Investigation, at approximately 2:45 p.m. agents arrested Tregon J. Guernsey, 28, of Garnett, on a warrant for two counts of abuse of a child, aggravated endangering a child, and two counts of making false ...

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A couple of Salina organizations are among a group of community-based organizations and local and state agencies receiving a portion of $34,587,786 in state grants to strengthen and maintain services for adult and child victims and survivors of crime. Among those receiving funding are: Child Advocacy & Parenting Services (CAPS) – $234,619 Domestic Violence Association of ...

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A couple of small children found wandering in a street prompted an arrest. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday at about  8:45 AM, an officer was responding to call when he  observed a male and female child in the 700 block of Osage standing in the street. The children were only wearing diapers. There were no adults ...

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Thursday is the 90 year anniversary of the hottest day ever in Salina, amidst the most intense heatwave ever. According to the National Weather Service, on August 13, 1936 the temperate hit a blistering 118 degrees. Five consecutive days in 1936 set records. They include: August 11 - Record 114 - 1936 August 12 - Record 117 ...

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported Wednesday that the number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state has risen from 615 to 748, and 32 people have been hospitalized in Kansas. KDHE continues to work with local health departments to interview cases and try to identify a common exposure to prevent additional illnesses. Individuals diagnosed ...

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A Salina Police Officer is among the graduates from the latest training class at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Salina Police Officer Tristan Johnston is among the new graduates. A ceremony on July 31st marked the completion of basic training as graduates took the law enforcement oath and officially began their careers serving communities across Kansas. The Kansas ...

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Saline County Clerk Jamie Doss is resigning, effective September 13th. The Saline County Republican Party will hold a convention on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 3020 Riffle Drive, Salina, Kansas to select a replacement for the county clerk position. According to the Party, under party rules and Kansas ...

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They circled the moon back in April. This week they visited what they declared was the "best space museum on planet Earth ". A couple of astronauts from the NASA’s Artemis II crew visited the Kansas Cosmosphers in Hutchinson on Tuesday. At the invitation of Senator Jerry Moran, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist ...

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If you love movies you're invited to stick around for the conversation. The Salina Art Center Cinema's "After the Credits Film Club" formed back in February. It is free and open to everyone—no membership required. Food and drinks are optional and on your own. This month they're talking all things The Odyssey and 4 Days in ...

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Experience the sights, sounds and stories of the American West during Chisholm Trail Days: Longhorns & Legends, this Saturday and Sunday at historic Old Abilene Town. According to the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, held during America's 250th anniversary year, the two-day celebration features longhorns, Wild Bill Hickok, live entertainment and hands-on activities that celebrate Abilene's ...