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Damaging Severe thunderstorms roared across the area late Monday night bringing wind in excess of 100 MPH.  The National Weather Service reported 113 MPH three miles SW of Salina. The wind caused widespread damage across the area, and across Salina. There are power poles, trees, large branches, and other debris down across the area. Along Interstate ...

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R&B and hip-hop DJ Candy will provide the soundtrack for a park dance on Friday, June 19, as part of “R&B in the Park” at Oakdale Park. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and is presented by the Salina Juneteenth Committee. Hosted by Cash Hollistah, the evening will feature a live set from the Junction City/Manhattan-based ...

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Salina City Commissioners Monday evening approved a project for new scales and a new scale house at the Salina Solid Waste Municipal Landfill. The project is part of the approved 2026 Capital Improvement Program and is planned to be constructed in 2026. The project had on original bid opening of April 2nd. The City Commission approved rejecting all ...

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Applications for OCCK's "More Than You Think Scholarship" are due by next week. According to OCCK, the scholarship supports students with disabilities in North Central Kansas who are pursuing higher education, including college, university, community college, vocational school, technical school or another credentialed learning opportunity. Eligible applicants must live in one of the following Kansas counties: Cloud ...

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A driver was arrested after crashing his pickup truck into a barbershop in the Rice County community of Lyons. According to the Rice County Sheriff's Office, on Sunday at approximately 5:10 PM, deputies were dispatched to Hairtenders, a local barber shop, for a report of a vehicle crash. Upon arrival they found a vehicle had struck ...

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Salina Regional Health Center was recently presented the Yellow Brick Road Award by Project SEARCH–Kansas for its 15-year partnership as a business host site for the program, which teaches job skills to young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. According to the hospital, Salina Regional Health Center hosts the program in collaboration with the Central Kansas Cooperative in ...

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One of the largest music festivals in the midwest is relocating to a venue in Park City. Beginning in 2027 the Country Stampede will be at Gilley's. According to Kustom Entertainment Country Stampede Kansas celebrates its 30th anniversary on June 25-27, 2026, in Bonner Springs, Kansas. As part of the agreement, the 2027 edition of Country ...

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A Salina mother is in jail after her infant daughter was taken to the hospital with a methamphetamine overdose. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that on Friday morning, family members became concerned for the baby's life when 27-year-old Tiara Heitman arrived for a visit with her 8-month-old daughter. Heitman and the baby then rode with ...

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A Salina man was taken into custody after a domestic dispute on Sunday night. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 20-year-old Cire Poole was arrested after a verbal argument with an 18-year-old woman turned violent. Police say the two acquaintances had a disagreement in a home in the 700 block of Johnstown Sunday night ...

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Though summer vacation has just started, organizers of the annual Saline County back to School fair are busy making plans. This year's Back to School Fair will be at a different location. It will be at Salina South High School, 730 E Magnolia Road, on July 21st. Among other things there will be dental screenings and K-12 ...

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As food insecurity remains a pressing challenge across the United States, including in Kansas, AAA is launching a nationwide giving and volunteer campaign in partnership with Feeding America to help meet the growing need. Beginning this week the grassroots effort aims to provide at least 4.5 million meals to individuals and families facing hunger through ...