1 year ago
A Salina church will be giving away free groceries this weekend. The Ark Church Salina is planning its 6th Annual Ark Church Grocery Giveaway this Saturday morning. The church tells KSAL News the grocery giveaway is a drive-through event where people from Salina and surrounding communities receive free groceries. They do not ask for any personal ...

1 year ago
Applications are being accepted for a scholarship earmarked for future healthcare providers. Salina Health Education Foundation (SHEF) – the parent company for Salina Family Healthcare Center (SFHC) and Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program (SHFMRP) – is proud to open the SFHC Scholarship fund for applications, for the its second round of scholarships since the fund’s ...

1 year ago
An update on the Smoky Hill River renewal project is planned for this week. Smoky Hills Audubon Society invites the public to hear an update on the Smoky Hill River renewal by Friends of the River administrator Jane Anderson. According to the organization, it has been 16 years since the incorporation of the Friends of the ...

1 year ago
Salinans gathered on a damp, overcast fall morning at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month to honor all veterans. A respectful crowd gathered for Veterans Day ceremonies at the Salina / Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park. Among those in the crowd were veterans and their family and friends, area ...

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It's a sign of the season. Bell ringers and red kettles. The Salina Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway The agency tells KSAL News the campaign began Saturday. Kettles and bell ringers are out at limited locations around Salina. The Kettle Campaign will launch fully on "Black Friday", Friday November 24th. Red kettles and bell ringers this year ...

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For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. TheAmerican Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood donation. According to the organization, donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – ...

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Did you feel it? A small earthquake shook Central Kansas Friday night. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake was centered near the Ottawa County community of Bennington.  According to the agency a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was centered about 1.2 miles northwest of Bennington. The earthquake happened Friday evening at 6:33. There were no immediate reports of ...

1 year ago
Tips are being sought in a recent home invasion robbery. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say back on Saturday, October 28th, officers were dispatched to 917 N. 13th Street, regarding an armed robbery. Three victims inside the home reported five suspects entered the back door unannounced and demanded money. One ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are looking for a robbery suspect who pulled a stickup on a food delivery man. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that Thursday night around 11:50pm, a delivery man for DoorDash dropped off a food order at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Fairdale Road. As he walked back to his ...

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State officials are on the hunt for a man who escaped from a satellite camp at the Leavenworth Penitentiary on Thursday. Authorities say 50-year-old James Thompson was discovered as missing yesterday around 4 p.m. He is described as Caucasian with brown hair and eyes, about six foot, two inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds. Thompson reportedly had ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo transformed into a haven of dreams for children with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities during this year’s special Dream Night. The event was held at the end of September. According to the zoo, as the sun began to set over the picturesque landscapes, children and their parents were welcomed by a dedicated ...