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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of  1984 concert film "Stop Making Sense" by the Talking Heads, the Salina Art Center Cinema is now playing the fully remastered documentary this Friday, November 3 to Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time, the live performance was shot over the ...

1 year ago
Fundraising to fix childcare is inching ahead in Salina and Saline County, but accomplishing the vital mission is still a decade or more away. Donations and grants are trickling in to provide both short-term and lasting solutions, said Claire Ludes, executive director of the Salina Area United Way. It’s the lead organization in a massive push ...

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Jasmine and Jeremy Hughes are thrilled to be adding a son to their family. The couple are happily making plans for the little boy’s arrival on or around Feb. 24. “I know I’m not due for a few months, but we’re trying to get everything set in stone so it’s not so last minute,” Jasmine Hughes said. One ...

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With the November 7th elections coming up next week, KSAL Radio featured two candidates running for a seat on the USD 305 School Board. Ann Zimmerman and Paul Gebhardt Jr. joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday for our “Candidate Conversations.” Zimmerman and Gebhardt fielded questions on a range of topics from behavioral issues in ...

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A grassroots effort to lend a hand of support and encouragement to childcare providers is underway in Salina. On November 3rd, a group of local business leaders - decked out in blue, super hero capes - will join together to shine a light on the childcare crisis, by visiting licensed childcare providers to let them know ...

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Authorities are investigating a damage to property case after someone crashed into a fence at the Livestock Expo Center and drove away. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that sometime between 5pm Tuesday and 8am Wednesday, a driver lost control of a vehicle on South Kenwood Park Drive and ran through a fence that's ...

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The new terminal at Garden City Regional Airport is open for business. The 31-million-dollar terminal features a restaurant, check-in counter, departure gates and new waiting lounges. The old terminal, which opened in 1959, was demolished in September. Photos courtesy: Essential Images Photography via Facebook  

1 year ago
A Salina woman is the winner of a bank card sweepstakes contest. According to Great Plains Federal Credit Union, Melanie Wangerin was the grand prize winner of $20,000 in the TransFund $20K Summer Giveaway sweepstakes. Wangerin, a longtime credit union member and Salina resident, used her Great Plains Federal Credit Union Debit Mastercard for purchases during ...

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Salina Family Healthcare Center (SFHC) is excited to celebrate 10 years of their on-site pharmacy, Salina Family Healthcare Pharmacy (SFHP), on Monday, November 6th SFHC made the decision to open its own pharmacy after Jim’s Pharmacy was closed in 2012. Prior to closing, Jim’s Pharmacy had a limited formulary of medications that were discounted for qualified ...

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The 8th annual Fe for a Cure 5K Run/Walk held September 16 achieved record fundraising to support patients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center. According to Salina Regional Health Center, Fe for a Cure raised a record $26,260 through registrations, donations and ribbon sign sales. An anonymous donor also has stepped forward and pledged ...

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Coming up Thursday on the KSAL Morning News Extra we continue our on-air forum for area candidates. Join us on Thursday on KSAL for our “Candidate Conversations” as USD 305 School Board candidates join us on the air to inform listeners of their ideas, concerns and solutions for Salina public schools. Listen to Ann Zimmerman and Paul ...