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This summer, youth have the opportunity to explore the exciting world of STEM with Kansas State University Salina aviation and technology experts at the campus's youth summer camps. Youth will be able to experience the power of K-State Salina with hands-on, interactive summer camps covering topics ranging from uncrewed aircraft systems to engineering to robotics to aviation. As a ...

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A Salina Police Officer suffered suspected minor injuries in a three-vehicle crash Sunday evening involving an alleged intoxicated driver. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  39-year-old Sean Scuff of Salina was driving a Dodge Ram pickup headed North on College Avenue. As he was turning left onto Spruce Street he failed to yield the right of ...

2 weeks ago
A firefighter is recovering from minor injuries suffered while battling a wildfire near the Harvey-Butler County line. The fire broke out Friday afternoon near Northwest 24th Street and North Woodberry Road. Crews contained the fire by Friday evening, and no structures were damaged.

2 weeks ago
Kansas residents may soon get property tax relief. The Kansas House has approved a measure that is intended to push back against local property tax increases. The measure establishes a protest petition process that allows registered voters to prevent local governments from increasing property taxes beyond a set threshold of about three percent.

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A couple of earthquakes shook a couple of different areas of Kansas late Saturday and early Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey, the first earthquake happened in NW Kansas at 2:31 Saturday afternoon. The magnitude 3.1 quake was centered 2.1 miles NW of the Wallace County community of Weskan. The agency says the second earthquake ...

2 weeks ago
Salina was among cities where No Kings demonstrations took place across the country Saturday, including about 30 across Kansas, following similar No Kings protests that took place in June and October. Once of the largest protests in Kansas was in Shawnee Mission, where advocacy organizations and thousands of community members gathered along Metcalf Avenue for six ...

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A devoted group gathered on Saturday afternoon, at the Saline County  War Memorial, to honor and remember those with a local connection who were lost in the Vietnam War. The gathering in Sunset Park came a day ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is observed annually on March 29th. The park was beautifully decorated ...

2 weeks ago
The Salina Police Department has recently received multiple reports involving miniature, two-wheeled motorcycles, pocket bikes and mini bikes, being operated on city streets and sidewalks. According to the agency,  for safety reasons, these are not street legal and are only permitted to be operated on private property. There have been several near-miss incidents involving riders entering the ...

2 weeks ago
The City of Salina is seeking a few good men, women, and youth willing to serve in various volunteer positions. According to the City, they are currently accepting expression of interest forms for vacancies that currently or will soon exist on the following citizen boards, commissions and committees: Accessibility Advisory Board One (1) Youth Member* Arts & Humanities ...

2 weeks ago
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up next week. According to the organization, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Tuesday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers, served by KCC regulated utilities, from disconnection when temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees. When the ...

2 weeks ago
A unique new boutique in Downtown Salina is ready for its grand opening. Well-wishers gathered Friday afternoon to help celebrate the new locally-owned store specializing in stylish and comfortable apparel for women, babies, and children. Peachy Cheeks Collective even has a little something for dads. The celebration, a day ahead of the official grand opening,  included a ...