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The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership with Blue CrossBlue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas (CCEKS) earlier this year. This partnership stitches together 48 local Chambers of Commerce across Kansas to offer an Association Health Plan entitled Chamber Blue of Kansas. Chamber Blue of Kansas is an ...

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No injuries are reported after a shot was fired in Sunset Park early Friday morning. Salina Patrol Capt. David Villanueva tells KSAL News that at 4 a.m., a 23-year-old Salina man was at the park and a group of people in a dark vehicle confronted him. Words were reportedly exchanged, and the vehicle left the area. It ...

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The 2022 Tri-Rivers Fair board invites folks to be inspired by presentations focused oninnovative programming and projects impacting Saline County residents during the Inspirationand Innovation Showcase on Saturday, Aug. 6 in the Great Plains Manufacturing ConventionCenter of the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. The showcase is partnered with an outdoor event honoring the innovations of the ...

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Kansas is back among the top 20 percent of states when it comes to low gas prices. As reported by Triple-A, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fell to just over three dollars, 76 cents on Thursday in the Sunflower State, this as the corresponding national average went down, as well, to four ...

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Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle connected to a catalytic converter theft. According to police, on July 26th officers responded to a report of a catalytic converter theft at Lowe’s, 3035 S. 9th St. An employee reported the catalytic converter to their Ford SUV was cut off and stolen while the ...

4 years ago
Toxic blue green algae has prompted state health officials to issue public health advisories for 13 different bodies of water across the state, including a pond at a Salina park. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, a harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and ...

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It's a sure sign summer is winding down and back to school is quickly approaching. Salina USD 305 teachers return to the classroom today. While teachers new to the district began orientation a couple of days ago, returning teachers join them Friday. Superintendent Linn Exline will welcome them back with a presentation to begin the day. Students ...

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Three new shows are coming to the Stiefel Theatre this fall. According to the venue, the Sunset Sinners, Marty Stuart, and .38 Special are coming in October and November. SUNSET SINNERS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 @ 8PM ON-SALE AUG. 5 The Sunset Sinners describe their music as Whiskey Barrel Rock which is basically a fusion of Classic and Southern Rock, ...

4 years ago
A McPherson woman has reached a plea agreement in a murder case. According to the Kansas Attorney General's Office, 35-year-old Tina Nicole Brown pleaded no-contest to charges of second-degree reckless murder and battery on a law enforcement officer in connection with the death of a McPherson man in 2020 The charges stemmed from an investigation into the ...

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The application process is open for projects funded in 2023, in two categories of the Salina Arts and Humanities Horizons Grants Program. According to the organization, the Lana Jordan Developing Artist Grants and the Organizational Project Grants are now open for application, both with a deadline of November 1, 2022. These grants support artistic growth through ...

4 years ago
Kids are ready to flex their muscles and have some fun at the Tri-Rivers Fair. Thursday evening's activity is geared just for kids. The Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, coordinated by M&C Pedal Power, will begin at 6:30 p.m. with registration at 5:45 p.m. outside of the Tony’s Pizza Event Center. The Kids Pedal Tractor Pull will include ...