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A driver was killed when two semis collided head on in a wrong way crash on a western Kansas highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Freightliner semi pulling a trailer was headed east in the westbound lane of US 54 Highway. It collided with an oncoming Peterbilt semi pulling a trailer. The driver of the ...

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A student from Schilling Elementary School is the winner of the 2026 Fire Safety Poster Contest. According to USD 305,  fourth grader Krishika Surendher Deepika created the winning poster.  Her winning poster will be showcased at local fire stations and in the hallway of Schilling Elementary.  Each year, the Salina Fire Department visits Salina Public Schools elementary ...

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Tickets are still available for a special event in Salina that integrates professional dance, music, and community workshops to support cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The Arts & Healing Collective, in partnership with Theatre Salina and Salina Arts & Humanities, reminds the public that tickets are on sale now and workshop registration is still open for ...

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Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Adam Hamilton will host a campaign stop in Salina on Thursday. He will host an event beginning at 1:45 PM Red Fern Booksellers downtown. According to organizers, the event gives local residents a chance to meet Hamilton and discuss key issues facing Kansas as the Senate race enters its final weeks. Hamilton’s ...

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A former Salina middle school teacher who reached a plea agreement back in August to avoid a trial was sentenced Wednesday morning in Saline County District Court. Judge Amy Norton accepted a plea from Amanda Freeman back in early August prior to a trial beginning on charges which include: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Felony Furnishing ...

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An adult day health facility in Salina that provides supervised daytime care for older or disabled adults is closed indefinitely following an overnight fire. A fire early Wednesday morning caused extensive damage at Sunflower Adult Day Services located at the corner of Iron and 9th Street in Downtown Salina. The building will remain closed for the ...

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Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping a local organization that acts as a supportive youth mentor network. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System participated in another “Jeans Day” fundraiser throughout the month of September. Employees make a donation, of at least $2, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A ...

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Unveiling a symphonic stew of delectable musical works from a rich cream of classical composers, the Salina Symphony is preparing a 2026-2027 season menu of concerts and special programs to satisfy every listener’s taste. Under the collective banner “Music for All,” the upcoming season promises to be just that, said Yaniv Segal, the Salina Symphony’s conductor ...

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An Oklahoma man was was killed Tuesday evening when he was hit after he exited his vehicle following a crash on a Kansas highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Ahmad Welsch was hit by a Toyota RAV4 along US 59 Highway in Franklin County.  The agency says Welsch had gotten out of his vehicle ...

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The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a temporary Business Recovery Center in Salina this week. According to the agency, the center is to to help small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by severe weather that dropped large hail back on April 26th and April 27th. The center opened on Tuesday at the Carver Center, 315 N. ...

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The Kansas Highway Patrol is planning a Dispatch Open House in Salina this month. According to the agency, this open house will allow members of the public interested in learning about a career as a Communications Specialist to meet members of the KHP Central Dispatch, as well as the Troopers they support. This event will consist of ...