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Curtis Hawkinson has been named the new administrator at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.  He will begin duties May 18th. Hawkinson brings more than 28 years of health care leadership experience in rural settings and most recently served the past 19 years as CEO at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. He led efforts to improve ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo officially broke ground on its new exhibit Kathy Tolbert Tiger Falls. According to the Zoo, it marks a milestone in their ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and guest engagement. The exhibit’s official name honors Kathy Tolbert, whose remarkable 31-year career at Rolling Hills Zoo included service in several key leadership roles, including ...

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A Salina Area United Way casino-themed fundraising event has been rescheduled. According to the agency, its upcoming fundraiser, "A Night of Chance: All In for Change", has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on August 7th. This decision was made after careful consideration of several unforeseen circumstances affecting scheduling and availability. In order to ensure ...

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A state audit found that as much as $1.2 million in food assistance payments could have been made to people living outside Kansas, although that would account for less than 1% of state spending on the program. An audit of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program usage, conducted by the Legislative Post Audit Department, found that between $700,000 ...

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They've been helping some patients ease their pain, and others look their best, for a couple of weeks now. Friday two new Salina Regional Health Center specialty clinics celebrated their official grand opening. Staff, supporters, and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Blue Coats gathered for a ribbon cutting at Salina Regional Pain Clinic and Salina ...

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A Saline County man reported his pistol was stolen after leaving his truck unlocked. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the 57-year-old owner of a 2003 Ford F250 told authorities he ran some errands in Salina between last Friday and Monday to Lowe's, Tractor Supply and Applebee's. On Thursday he realized his Glock 43x and holster ...

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A 19-year-old man from Marquette was cited for driving too fast that caused a two car crash. According to Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, on Thursday evening around 7pm, the driver of a 1997 Dodge Dakota collided with a 2014 Ford Taurus at the intersection of Burma and Falun Road. Deputies say the ...

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The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a project to install electric vehicle charging stations at Rolling Hills Zoo beginning Monday. According to KDOT, during construction, charging stations will be installed in the parking lot of the zoo with minimal impacts to traffic. KDOT awarded the construction contract of $99,887.76 to Osborne Construction Inc., of Topeka. Work is ...

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A Salina man was arrested after allegedly holding a woman against her will, refusing to let her out of his vehicle as he drove erratically around town. Salina Police say at about 3:45 PM Thursday a 22-year-old female reported that on Wednesday at about 11:45 PM, an acquaintance identified as 22-year-old Christopher J. Williams of Salina ...

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A vehicle stolen in Salina was found abandoned in rural Saline County. According to Salina Police, at 8:00 Thursday morning a white 2009 Hyundai Sonata was reported stolen from the front of a residence in the 300 block of Otto. It was determined the keys for the vehicle had been left in a black Ford Focus ...

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In conjunction with spring spruce up, the City of Salina is offering a free landfill day Saturday. A large turnout is expected, and delays are possible. Visitors are asked to follow staff directions, obey posted signage, remain on approved roadways, and use caution. Removing landfill property, including items disposed of by others, is strictly prohibited. The landfill ...