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Friends of Salina Public Library host book donation drive on Saturday
On Saturday, July 27, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, the Friends of the Salina Public Library will host a “Drive Up & Donate” event. Community members can donate gently used books and media to support the library’s programs. The drive, organized by the Friends of the Salina...
Demolition derby part of a point series championship
This year’s Marion County Fair Demolition Derby, scheduled for Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the Marion County Fairgrounds, will have a different flavor with new management taking over. Jesse Hamm and his team out of Hillsboro have created a mini-point series for local derbies to give drivers...
Woman, 18, arrested in connection with attempted robbery in Manhattan
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A woman was arrested this week in connection with an incident in which a female was shot earlier this year in Manhattan, authorities said. The arrested woman was identified as Laynie Perez, 18, of Manhattan. According to Riley County Police officials, Perez was arrested around 9...
KU’s Hunter Cranton’s massive leap is a big credit to Jayhawks’ program
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - The 2023 season was a disappointment for the KU closer, something he didn’t expect right away. It did happen in 2024 and now he’s a third round pick. Cranton was selected by Seattle with the 91st overall pick, which ties him for being the...
Rainbow awarded $653,256 from the State of Kansas for BAG 4 Grant to Connect 99 Homes in Rural Troy and Wathena
Everest, Kansas, July 19, 2024 -- Rainbow is proud to announce they have been awarded $653,526 from the State of Kansas as part of their Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) fund. Rainbow was one of the 12 Internet service providers to be awarded funds from this $10 million round of BAG grants.
Salina man dead after exchanging gunfire with police and state troopers
One man is dead after Salina police officers and troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol exchanged gunfire with him Wednesday evening. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is conducting the investigation of the shooting, officers were dispatched at around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to 544 N. 12th St. in Salina after learning a man with a felony warrant was at the location. ...
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