11 months ago
Dangerous cold is  expected across much of Kansas through early next week.  Winter storms can wreak havoc when they hit, bringing freezing temperatures, strong winds, snow, and ice to the region affected. The American Red Cross has some reminders and tips to stay safe. Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured or killed by exposure to cold, ...

11 months ago
 Bitter cold is a danger for everyone in the family, including the furry members. A Kansas State University veterinarian says now is the time to bring some pets inside. "It is time to consider bringing your cat or dog inside for warmth," said Susan Nelson, clinical professor at the Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center in the College of Veterinary ...

11 months ago
Sam's Club is planning to soon stop asking customers to show receipts when they exit the store. According to the company, new tech will deliver new levels of convenience by leveraging a first-of-its-kind application of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology to eliminate queuing at the club’s exit area. The move to use digital solutions to ...

11 months ago
More than 30 students, including one from Gypsum,  are fall 2023 recipients of travel and research grants through Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research at Kansas State University. According to Kansas State University, each semester, the office awards grants to students across disciplines. Students use research grants for undergraduate research project expenses, such as materials; travel grants are ...

11 months ago
Gov. Laura Kelly widened a well-defined agenda dedicated to public education, Medicaid expansion and broad-based tax reform Wednesday in the annual State of the State speech to highlight proposals for state investment in reversing shortages of quality water and child care resources. Kelly, a Democrat speaking to a Kansas Legislature with a Republican supermajority, said the ...

11 months ago
Salina will recognize the life, legacy, and leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a couple of days of events. This year's theme is "Remember! Celebrate! Act!", with a special focus on bringing awareness to the homeless. Organizers, including Sandy Beverly, spoke at this week's Salina City Commission meeting about the plans. [audio wav="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sandy-02.wav"][/audio]   A Citywide Celebration ...

11 months ago
A couple of rounds of inclement winter weather are on the way, in the form of accumulating snow and dangerously cold temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, late Thursday night into Friday light to moderate snow is possible across Central Kansas, with 1 - 3 inches possible. Along with the snow, bitter cold air will ...

11 months ago
Tickets are now on sale for Kansas Wesleyan University's annual "Night with the Yotes" event. According to KWU, the 13th annual event will feature a homestyle dinner, open bar, unique and exciting auction items, games and more, all supporting the theme of Coyotes and Cowboys. Western attire is welcome. Regionally popular band The Blades will perform during ...

11 months ago
Salina Regional Health Center Pharmacy will be hosting monthly diabetes support group presentations 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. These free presentations are open to community members who have been diagnosed with diabetes along with their caregivers. Diabetic friendly refreshments will be available during the event located in Conference ...

11 months ago
The City of Salina has been awarded nearly  a million dollars to help refurbish several neighborhoods. According to the City, $999,999 has been awarded through the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Affordable Housing Program. This is the City’s first time to receive a grant from this program. The award was made possible through the sponsorship of Equity ...

11 months ago
With a wintry mix of snow received Monday and  Tuesday, City of Salina road crews continue to salt and clear all arterial roadways, bridge decks, elevated surfaces, and residential streets. According to the City, as snowpack thaws, trucks will return to previously plowed areas to remove slush, and to re-treat areas with salt as icing re-occurs ...