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Millions of travelers are out and about ahead of the Independence Day holiday. AAA Kansas  predicts that a record 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day through Sunday, July 5. This year’s domestic travel forecast surpasses last year’s record of 71.8 million travelers, but the increase (0.5%) is smaller than recent year-over-year gains. The ...

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Salina City Commissioner held a two-hour study session on Wednesday to unpack the story of how a west Salina neighborhood has been waiting for clear water. Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker, provided those in attendance the background on aging cast iron pipes that play a role in the murky tap water - plus a project list ...

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The Salina Symphony announces its upcoming “Music for All” season, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts that celebrate the joy, beauty, and connection of live orchestral music. “This season, we celebrate the many ways music connects us,” said Yaniv Segal, music director and conductor. “From Gershwin and Ellington to Beethoven and Rachmaninoff, from The Nutcracker to ...

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A Wichita State University student is dead after drowning in Oregon. Authorities say 21-year-old Kenny Truong downed on Friday after jumping into the Blue Pool at Willamette National Forest. Investigators say Truong struggled to swim to shore after jumping into the water, and he disappeared under the surface.

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A burglary suspect is under arrest following a manhunt in Haysville. Authorities responded to the report of two suspicious people in the 100-block of Western early yesterday morning and found a vehicle with two people inside at Kirby Park. One person was detained, and the other was captured following a search in a nearby neighborhood. The suspects were ...

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Early numbers from the Smoky Hill River Festival demonstrate strong support for the 50th year of the event. According to Salina Arts & Humanities more than 53,000 came through the gates Thursday through Sunday, with an estimated economic impact of $3,000,000. Organizers are pleased with how the event came together, despite the significant storm that hit the ...

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Salina Regional Health Center has been recognized for its stroke care. The hospital in Salina has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research based guidelines for treatment of stroke – helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions. According to Salina Regional, they were recognized with ...

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Salina City Commissioners will meet Wednesday afternoon for a special study session to focus on water quality issues in a west Salina neighborhood. Mayor Mike Hoppock joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues including the drinking water on Dover Drive.   [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/hoppock-water.mp3"][/audio]   Last week Sheree Spratlen, who lives on ...

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A two car injury crash is now a DUI investigation. According to Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, 64-year-old Harold Bailey was transported by EMS to the hospital following an accident Monday at 7pm near the curve on Old 40 Highway and North Street. Deputies smashed a window to extricate Bailey who was found ...

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The state of Kansas is preparing for a statewide ban on kratom. Governor Laura Kelly signed the bill into law this past April. Kratom will be classified as a Schedule One drug in Kansas under the new law. The measure is one of more than 120 new laws that will take effect in Kansas on July 1st.

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An alert cashier saved a Salina woman from becoming a scam victim. According to Salina Police, the 72-year-old woman reported she was contacted over the phone phone by someone who claimed to be with Apple Security. The suspect told the victim there was a $249.95 charge on her account and they she would need to be ...