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New Census Data Shows Salina Outpacing Manhattan and Hutchinson in Retail and Medical Strength
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New Census Data Shows Salina Outpacing Manhattan and Hutchinson in Retail and Medical Strength

New U.S. Census data paints a favorable picture for Salina and Saline County, showing the area continues to punch above its weight in two …

Apr 15, 2026 Read
Salina Education Foundation Announces 2026 LIFT Recipients
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Salina Education Foundation Announces 2026 LIFT Recipients

The Salina Education Foundation has announced its 2026 Loan Initiative for Future Teachers (LIFT) recipients. Six students were selected from a pool of 20 …

Apr 15, 2026 Read
Obituaries - Wednesday, April 15
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Obituaries - Wednesday, April 15

Obituary for Nelda Anne (Livingston) Fecteau April 11, 1939 - April 12, 2026 Nelda Anne (Livingston) Fecteau , 87, of Salina, Kansas, passed away …

Apr 15, 2026 Read
Saline County Jail Activity - Wednesday
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Saline County Jail Activity - Wednesday

Current Jail PopulationTotal: 183 | Male: 147 | Female: 36Recent Bookings (12)Bartholomew, Kevin MichaelAge: 30 | Sex: Male | Race: WhiteLocation: Salina, KansasHeight: 6' …

Apr 15, 2026 Read
Dangerous Wind Gusts to 50 MPH Near Salina
Salina

Dangerous Wind Gusts to 50 MPH Near Salina

Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 78°F and a low of 62°F. Today's Forecast — Wednesday, April 15 Conditions: Overcast …

Apr 15, 2026 Read
Home of the Day: New construction at 108 E. 5th St. in Solomon offers modern layout, no-step entry
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Home of the Day: New construction at 108 E. 5th St. in Solomon offers modern layout, no-step entry

Home of the Day: New construction at 108 E. 5th St. in Solomon offers modern layout, no-step entry Today’s Home of the Day is …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
Doug Rempp Tells Salina311 He Still Has “A Lot of Questions” as Prairie Paws Offers to Help Salina Shelter
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Doug Rempp Tells Salina311 He Still Has “A Lot of Questions” as Prairie Paws Offers to Help Salina Shelter

In an email sent to Salina311, Rempp wrote, “I have not rolled over. I still have a lot of questions.” He said the central …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
BREAKING: Salina Animal Services cuts operations, limits intake and shelter access amid staffing issues
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BREAKING: Salina Animal Services cuts operations, limits intake and shelter access amid staffing issues

Salina Animal Services has announced a temporary reduction in operations due to current staffing and space limitations, saying the change is necessary to focus …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
Salina Public Schools, NEA-Salina open 2026-27 contract talks
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Salina Public Schools, NEA-Salina open 2026-27 contract talks

Salina Public Schools and NEA-Salina have officially begun negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year, with both sides presenting their opening proposals during the first …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
Obituaries - Tuesday, April 14
Salina

Obituaries - Tuesday, April 14

Donald Ray Fink May 23, 1951 - April 9, 2026 Donald Ray Fink, 74, of Salina, was born May 23, 1951, in Salina, to …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
Saline County Jail Activity - Tuesday
Salina

Saline County Jail Activity - Tuesday

Current Jail PopulationTotal: 187 | Male: 150 | Female: 37Recent Bookings (12)Buck, Christina MarieAge: 41 | Sex: Female | Race: WhiteLocation: Salina, KansasHeight: 5' …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
Elevated Fire Weather Risk Near Salina Today
Salina

Elevated Fire Weather Risk Near Salina Today

Salina, Kansas — Overcast expected today with a high of 92°F and a low of 68°F. Today's Forecast — Tuesday, April 14 Conditions: Overcast …

Apr 14, 2026 Read
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