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Dangerous cold weather has arrived and is here to say for the near future. According to the National Weather Service, Arctic air has arrived, causing temperatures to tumble and wind chill values to fall below zero. These dangerous conditions will continue throughout the weekend into next week. The agency is issuing warning about the wind chill: ...

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Salina is the location of a statewide free dental clinic this weekend. The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation is hosting its annual "Kansas Mission of Mercy" free dental clinic at the Tony's Pizza Events Center Friday and Saturday. The Kansas Mission of Mercy is a large-scale dental clinic that provides free oral healthcare to patients of all ...

1 year ago
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood donors are urged to make a donation appointment to help alleviate the shortage and help ...

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A Salina man suspected in the burglary of a local bar is in jail. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, officers used a couple of search warrants on Wednesday to gather evidence and then took 44-year-old Patrick Hull, Jr. into custody. The charges stem from a break-in at the Hideaway Bar, at 540 Willis Avenue on January ...

1 year 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, ...

1 year 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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

1 year 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 ...