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Bird flu virus possibly found in a handful of wastewater sites, CDC says
There’s no solid evidence that bird flu is spreading among people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday amid an outbreak of the virus in dairy cows. New data from 189 of the agency’s wastewater sampling sites showed that as of May 4, an influenza A virus had been detected at higher-than-average levels in a handful of sites across the country, including in Alaska, California, Florida, Illinois and Kansas.
3 Red Lobster restaurants close in Kansas amid bankruptcy talks
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Furniture, fixtures and equipment will be up for grabs on Thursday at Red Lobster restaurants nationwide. It comes as the seafood chain, facing financial struggles, liquidates its inventory and closes dozens of locations, including three in Kansas. According to its website, restaurants in Kansas City, Olathe...
Salina Liberty release statement on AFL
The Salina Liberty and its ownership group released a statement on the current status of the Arena Football League. Several teams within the current iteration of the AFL have voiced concerns on the league and its lack of leadership and shortcomings on promises made by the league. Three teams have also announced their immediate ceasing of operations, including the Iowa Rampage, Minnesota Myth, and the Georgia Force.
Spectator injured in ‘freak accident’ at Salina Speedway
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - A spectator was injured Friday night at Salina Speedway in a “freak accident.”. According to the speedway venue, a car lost a rear tire during the Compac A feature. The tire launched to the outside pit area where it hit a woman watching on. She was then taken to Salina Regional Health Center.
Regional roundup: Salina Central baseball stuns 5A, advances as 16 seed
MAIZE, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - After barely sneaking into the field with a 7-18 record, the Salina Central baseball team’s season still isn’t done. The No. 16 seed in 5A West, the Mustangs knocked off No. 1 Maize South 12-8 on Tuesday before up-ending Hutch 3-2 to claim a regional title and a trip to 5A state.
Why some Salina residents point out 'bigotry and prejudice' in city's proclamation change
The Salina City Commission is getting out of the proclamation business during its meetings. While not the only reason given by the commission during discussions, some residents voiced concerns that an action by current Mayor Bill Longbine to not participate in Pride Month proclamations the past two years the reason behind the change.
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