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A small earthquake shook Northwest Kansas Wednesday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake happened at 6:43 AM. It was centered in Rooks County, 6.6 miles NNE of Damar.  The earthquake measured 2.5 in magnitude. Earthquakes of this magnitude, ranging between 2.5 and 5.4, are often felt but only cause minor damage.

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No one was injured after a speeding Camaro sideswiped a Ford pickup early Wednesday morning. Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander tells KSAL News that just after midnight, a speeding Chevy Camaro driven by a 16-year-old male from Salina was traveling westbound on State Street and collided with a 2019 F150 truck that had just turned onto ...

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A Salina woman facing murder charges in connection with the death of her 5-month-old son appeared in court Wednesday morning. Judge Amy Norton rescheduled a preliminary hearing for mid-June, to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial, for 21-year-old Adyson Burr. The Judge will also hear a motion to disqualify prosecutor Cynthia Huebner from ...

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Memorial Day marked the start of summer travel and a dangerous spike in road fatalities. June, July, and August are known as the 100 Deadliest Days. State troopers say speeding, drunk driving, and distractions drive up crashes this time of year. Teen drivers are especially at risk. Officials urge everyone to buckle up, obey speed limits, ...

5 months ago
Senator Roger Marshall spent the day Tuesday visiting small businesses around the area. The Senator made stops in Hutchinson, McPherson and Salina. According to his office, Senator Marshall visited Arconic’s Hutchinson facility to see firsthand how Kansas manufacturing supports aircraft production nationwide. The facility produces specialized aluminum materials used in aircraft structures for both commercial aviation ...

5 months ago
One of two programs in Salina which provide free summer meals begins this week. To help support local families throughout the summer, Salina Public Library is once again partnering with St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church to provide free grab-and-go lunches through July 31st. Lunches will be available weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McKenzie ...

5 months ago
A couple have made a $50,000 donation to Salina Area Technical College for students focusing on Allied Health, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Machine Tool Technology, and Welding Technology programs. According to the school, the donation is from Larry and Stephanie Hettenbach. Larry Hettenbach graduated from SATC’s Machine Shop program in 1974 and went on to a 47 year ...

5 months ago
The Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit made two arrests in a drug case that dates back to March. According to the agency, an investigation began into the distribution of Methamphetamine.  The approximate two month-long investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed on May 13th at a residence in the 1200 Block of 2900 ...

5 months ago
An acclaimed American progressive bluegrass and "jamgrass" group formed in Nederland, Colorado, is coming to Salina. Yonder Mountain String Band, known for blending traditional acoustic bluegrass with rock, country, and improvisation, is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band set the tone for a new way forward in acoustic music, carrying bluegrass into rooms and conversations ...

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The splash pad at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park has reopened and is now available again for public use. ORIGINAL: The new splash pad at Salina’s Jerry Ivey Park is temporary closed. According to Salina Parks and Recreation, due to excessive mud and dirt being brought into the splash pad and filtration system, the splash pad at Jerry ...

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Kansas families and wildlife enthusiasts are invited to embark on an unforgettable statewide zoo adventure with the launch of the new KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport program, a collaborative initiative among the seven Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoos in Kansas. According to Rolling Hills Zoo, the KaZOO Wild Adventure Passport program encourages guests to ...