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Drizzles Continue with Increased Rain Chances into Early Work Week in Central KS

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Drizzle and light rain will continue into tonight as temperatures drop into the 30s and 40s. Rain chances will return…

Nov 22, 2025

Salina Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Mayor Lenkiewicz at Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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Salina officially opened the holiday season Friday evening as residents gathered downtown for the annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting…

Nov 22, 2025

Kyla Johnson

Southeast of Saline Punches Ticket to State

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Nov 22, 2025

Jo Hurst

Mustangs Make it to State (Photo Gallery)

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Photo Gallery by: Brittany Pappada…

Nov 21, 2025

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Parking Lot Angel

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By Todd Welsh The other morning, as I pulled into the back parking lot on 5th Street in downtown Salina…

Nov 21, 2025

Saline County Jail Activity - Friday

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Booking activity data, details and images provided by courtesy of the Saline County Sheriff's Department. Jail Activity All…

Nov 21, 2025

Cooler Temperatures and Showers Expected, Dry Saturday Ahead

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Cooler temperatures and scattered showers are expected today across central and northern Kansas. Dry and mild day on Saturday, rain…

Nov 21, 2025

Morning Showers Across Central Kansas, Watch for Roadway Ponding

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[Nov 21, 2025 - 5AM Update] ... Scattered showers continue this morning across much of the area. While less widespread than…

Nov 21, 2025

Salina Commission to Decide on 2026–2030 Capital Projects Plan Monday

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The Salina City Commission will review and consider approval of Resolution 25-8318 on Monday, which would formally adopt the City’…

Nov 21, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Commission to Enter Executive Session Monday Regarding Cozy Inn vs. City of Salina Case

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The Salina City Commission will hold an executive session Monday evening to discuss legal matters related to the ongoing Cozy…

Nov 20, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

A Mustang Stampede Heads West as Salina Central Sends Off Sub-State Contenders

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Salina is gearing up for a loud, high-horsepower sendoff as the Salina Central Mustangs football team heads to Great Bend…

Nov 20, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Body Found in Salina Creek Bed; No Foul Play Suspected

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Emergency responders discovered a deceased individual in a wooded area near downtown Salina on Wednesday morning, according to local authorities.…

Nov 20, 2025

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