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Exclusive access to land not normally open to hunting and above-average success rates might sound like an expensive hunting lease, but it’s not. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) Special Hunts program provides hundreds of such hunts each fall and winter at no charge – all you have to do is apply and ...

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Over this July 4th holiday weekend, law enforcement officers and agencies across the country will be on the water educating boaters on safe boating practices as part of the annual Operation Dry Water weekend. Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing the number of alcohol- and drug- related incidents and ...

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Salina Police are seeking tips in a convenience store robbery case. It's the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say back on  On Sunday, June 30th, at about 11:45 PMt he Kwik Shop at 657 Fairdale was robbed. The store clerk advised a male subject entered the store and robbed the business of ...

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A crash near Gypsum sent a woman to the hospital in Salina late Thursday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 24-year-old Kirsten Speilman  was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck headed west on Water Well Road. She lost control, entered a ditch, and the truck  rolled. It came to rest on its passenger side. Speilman was ...

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Everyone is invited to a big block party in North Salina on Saturday featuring free food, games, entertainment, and even an all star basketball game. It's all part of "Daddy Bud Day" in Pacific Park. In the late 1960s "Daddy Bud Day" began. John "Daddy Bud" Curtis, would throw a free block party on July 4th ...

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Following an overnight storm, there was bright sunshine and mild temperatures for Independence Day festivities in Salina. Independence Day began with a patriotic set of songs from the Salina Municipal Band, and it ended with a spectacular fireworks display. From fun in the park, to food, fellowship, and fireworks, Salina let freedom ring on Thursday. For the ...

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One person was killed and at least three other people were hurt when severe weather swept across a Kansas lake late Wednesday night. According to the Russell County Sheriff's Office, on July 3rd at approximately 11:32 PM, a thunderstorm moved into Russell County producing rain and strong wind. While this storm moved across the county, the National ...

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There is something strange going on in a small town smack dab in the middle of Kansas. Mind you the unusual activity hinges on a little-known collection that the town had kept secret for over forty years. Like so many small towns across rural America Geneseo, Kansas (Pop. 200) is crumbling from economic decline. Downtown business ...

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Schools across the U.S. have struggled with recruiting and retaining teachers for the past few years. To address those challenges, Fort Hays State’s College of Education hosted an education summit in June, welcoming a wide circle of Kansas educators for discussions and valuable information. Rachel Wentling, FHSU director of field experiences, organized the event, which brought ...

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As the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend is here, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood or platelets now and in the weeks to come. The agency says you can be the difference between someone's storm and their sunshine. Donors are critically needed right now ...

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The Salina Police Department apprehended a Salina man July 2nd at around 4:30 pm, after a series of events took place. According to Police Captain James Feldman, SPD were dispatched to the 100 block of N College when 35-year old Mark Martin, forced a 22-year old Salina woman into a car. The 22-year old woman was at ...