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The State Library of Kansas will make up-to-the-minute information on the 2020 Kansas Legislature available. According to the agency, timely information is only a phone call or chat away. Kansas residents can access information about the Kansas Legislature, bill status, legislative process and more by calling 1-800-432-3924 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Questions ...

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A 3rd annual Daddy Daughter Date Night event is planned in Salina. According to the City of Salina, the date night is scheduled for Thursday, February 13th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Tony's Pizza Events Center. Daddy Daughter Date Night is not limited to fathers; Grandfathers, stepfathers, big brothers and uncles may attend. Featured ...

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A new tool is available for those who are dealing with employment issues in Kansas. KANSASWORKS and the Kansas Department of Commerce now offer a live chat feature on KANSASWORKS.com. The new feature allows Kansas residents unable to visit a physical Workforce Center location to interact with and seek help from the program’s qualified, professional staff. ...

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The first meeting of the year for Salina Public Library’s Family History Detectives will focus on a new research resource provided by the Kansas State Library. Librarian Barbara Mulvihill present on Fold3 at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 16 in the Prescott Room. Fold3 is a resource for genealogists, historians, veterans and their families. It provides access to ...

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An exciting event is coming to Kansas Wesleyan Feb. 4-8, as “Fusion!: KWU Festival of Music,” is held at locations throughout Salina. All events are free and open to the public, and both KWU students and the public will have opportunities to participate during the nearly week-long festival. “We are very excited to announce this festival,” ...

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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today moved quickly to coordinate efforts of state agencies in response to planned layoffs at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita.  According to prior news reports, Spirit AeroSystems plans to cut 2,800 jobs due to the grounding of the 737 Max. The Governor directed Wichita native and Labor Secretary Delía García to coordinate the state’s ...

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No injuries are reported from a two-car crash in central Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that the collision occurred at the intersection of 4th St. and Republic Ave. at 2:50 p.m., Thursday. A 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass being driven by 87-year-old Elizabeth Aills, Salina, was traveling southbound on 4th St. when it failed to ...

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Salina Police are asking for the public's help in identifying thieves who removed over $23,000 worth parts from three different semis. The crime is this week's Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on January 3rd theft was reported at The Kansas Truck Center located at 2552 N 9th Street, Salina. The report indicated between ...

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No matter what challenge life throws his way, Jake Mitchell always looks on the bright side. A lifelong Salinan, Jake was born with hearing loss. Growing up, he didn’t want hearing aids because he didn’t want to be different from other kids. Instead, he learned to read lips to get by. After high school, he discovered ...

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The Arts Council of Dickinson County's annual Winter Film Festival begins this weekend. According to the organization, the event  begins Sunday. The series continues each Sunday through January and February in the Eisenhower Presidential Library Visitors Center Auditorium. The free films are open to the public. Registration is not required. 2020 Winter Film Festival Schedule January 12 | ...

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A missing Salina man who was the subject of a statewide Silver Alert has been found safe. An investigation by the Salina Police Department led to information that 88-year-old Leonard Clayton McIver was possibly in Wichita.  On Thursday he was located and contacted by an officer with the Wichita Police Department. McIver was safe and in good ...