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The Kansas National Wild Turkey Federation State Chapter recently met to review project proposals for 2025 funding awards. According to the organization, after the reviewing and ranking process, proposals were approved by the board of directors. The board budgeted $59,000 for conservation projects and $28,730 for hunting heritage projects, including outreach and education events, chapter ...

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Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason is on a tour of Kansas. According to FHSU, during the four days of the tour, President Mason will make 21 stops and cover more than 1,000 miles, meet with journalists in small Kansas community public and commercial radio stations, participate in two live TV programs, and sit down for an ...

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The Saline County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips in a case involving a theft from a shed at a rural property. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to the agency, on September 12th deputies responded to the 2500 block of W Stimmel RD to the report of a shed ...

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A public event will feature a virtual presentation hosted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on upcoming changes to KanCare's managed care organizations (MCOs). OCCK will host the event. According to the organization,  the special public event will be this Monday on Monday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at OCCK, Inc. 1710 W Schilling, ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo, and Joya the Rhino, are the inspirations behind a new novel. The zoo invites everyone to join Kansas author Jillian Forsberg on Sunday, November 10th at 2 p.m. for an engaging presentation of her new book, "The Rhino Keeper", at Rolling Hills Zoo. With a master’s degree in public history from Wichita State University ...

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The Salina Police Department (SPD) and downtown businesses gave out treats to children and families. Many businesses in downtown came together and handed out candy for families as they strolled through the sidewalks. SPD hosted their annual Cops and Costumes event in front of their station. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News they enjoy keeping the ...

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With the 2024 elections less than two weeks away, KSAL Radio is spending time with several candidates running for office. On Friday, the Morning News Extra focused on the congressional race for the Big First District. Republican Congressman Tracey Mann was unable to join us for the forum, but Democrat candidate Paul Buskirk was live over ...

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The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) earned the 2024 Best Community Awareness Campaign Award (Medium Budget Category) from the Travel Industry Association of Kansas for its “I Like Ike” campaign. Announced at the Kansas Tourism Conference in Olathe, the award recognizes Abilene’s creativity and innovative tourism strategies. According to the organization, judges praised the campaign for ...

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A Salina man was taken to jail after an argument over money took a violent turn. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, on Thursday officers were sent to the 1100 block of North 8th Street regarding a domestic dispute. Police say the 42-year-old victim was in an electric wheelchair, went to discuss a money issue with ...

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Police are investigating the theft of a motorcycle that was damaged then dumped in East Salina. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that sometime during the overnight hours between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, someone stole a 2008 Honda CBR RR motorcycle that was parked in the driveway of a home in the 1400 block ...

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An Emporia State University associate professor is charged with a child sex crime. Seventy-two-year-old Howard Pitler was arrested Wednesday at his home in Overland Park and booked on one count of electronic solicitation of a child less than 14-years-old. The alleged incident took place in February 2023. Pitler has been placed on paid administrative leave.