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The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening, n Phillipsburg. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation requested the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office lead the independent investigation following the incident. At around 9:28 p.m. Friday, the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office received a report of illegal, non-consumer-grade fireworks being detonated at 899 1st ...

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 A Kansas program aimed at preventing unemployment fraud has been caught in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The U.S. Department of Labor in May canceled $400 million in unemployment insurance grants across the country. Included within the grant funding was language that the Trump administration associated with DEI ...

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A University of Kansas history professor who has researched the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's infant son in 1932 says it's time for the New Jersey State Police to submit evidence in the case for modern forensic testing. Assistant Teaching Professor Jonathan Hagel has joined a lawsuit seeking to force authorities to do just that. In 1932, Charles ...

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Over the past 34 years the Salina Salvation Army has been under the command of 23 different officers. One person has been a constant, though, managing the office and doing any other task needed. That person is Roxanne Matous, and as of Friday she is officially retired. Over the years Matous has played a key role ...

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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 · Three (3) Citizens-at-large · One (1) ...

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Salina Police are seeking tips in connection with a recent business burglary. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Monday, June 23rd,  at 7:00 AM officers responded to B.B. Electric, 212 W. Pacific, in reference to a burglary. A subject arriving at the business and discovered a rear ...

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A man who was being sought after escaping from custody earlier this week has been caught after being on the run for a couple of days. 36-year-old Levi Sanderson was booked into the Saline County Jail Thursday evening. Sanderson escaped custody Tuesday from sheriff deputies who were returning him from the Central Kansas Foundation drug treatment facility East ...

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Residents at Salina's Presbyterian Manor senior living facility received a pleasant surprise when they gathered for happy hour in the Ivory Keys Cafe Thursday afternoon. Country stars from Nashville, recording artists Jason Michael Carroll and Vencent "Bigg Vinny" Hickerson, showed up and put on an impromptu show. Both are out on tour, and are in Salina ...

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After 25 years of serving the Salina community, local business owner Jim Loader has announced his retirement and plans to close a major chapter in his life. Loader, who opened Market Shop in 2000 at the corner of Santa Fe and Iron, says the time has come to pursue new adventures outside the retail world. “I’ve ...

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A couple local favorite bands will be onstage for what's billed as an "epic party concert" at Salina's Stiefel Theatre.  The Sunset Sinners and Bootleg Mercy will perform this fall. The Sunset Sinners are known for a unique blend of rock / Americana music.  Their third album "CHAOS" is already at number 79 on the AMA ...

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A toy store that opened in downtown Salina this spring celebrated its official grand opening on Thursday. Owners Eric and Yesica Swenson hosted an open house and ribbon cutting at Familia Toys, located at 143 S Santa Fe Suite 100. Eric tells KSAL News the response to the new store has been tremendous. Since March, over ...