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Serving as a catalyst for future aviation growth in Salina and throughout Kansas, the Aviation Innovation and Maintenance (AIM) Center of Excellence has taken the first step to address the shortage of skilled workers hindering the growth and competitiveness of the aviation maintenance industry in Kansas. The AIM Center of Excellence apprenticeship training program will increase ...

1 year ago
Salina South High School'sTheater Department is presenting its fall play "Figments" this weekend. The play runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Salina South High School. According to the school, Rick Jacobs is a playwright with a wild imagination -- perhaps too wild! As he attempts to overcome a massive case of writer's block, the audience sees four ...

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A country band known for its great live performances is coming to Salina. The Randy Rogers Band is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this January. According to the venue, fronted by singer-songwriter Randy Rogers and featuring Geoffrey Hill (guitar), Jon Richardson (bass guitar), Brady Black (fiddle), Les Lawless (drums), and Todd Stewart (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keyboards), ...

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Almost two years to the day they broke ground on a project to build a new Saline County Jail and sheriff's office facility, officials gathered again at the same location to celebrate the completion of the project. Back on October 27th of 2021 ground was broke on the project. On October 31st of 2023 a ribbon ...

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A domestic dispute lands a Salina man in jail. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that 19-year-old Wayne Jackson was taken into custody after an argument turned violent in a home in the 1100 block of Parkwood Drive on Monday. Police say around 6pm, Jackson was arguing with his girlfriend and became aggressive, by forcefully taking ...

1 year ago
Salina Police Monday evening put to good use the "serve" portion of their oath to "protect and serve". Little ghosts and goblins got an early start to Halloween at "Cops and Costumes", at what has become an annual event at the agency. Cops and Costumes included: Giveaways: candy, sticker badges, glow in the dark bracelets, coloring ...

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It will be a chilly Halloween in Central Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, after a high in the lower 40s Tuesday afternoon, evening temperatures will drop into the 20s from 8pm to 9pm across central and southern Kansas. The chilly below normal temperatures will followed by a nice warming trend into the weekend, with highs ...

1 year ago
A fire caused extensive damage of a Salina home Monday afternoon. According to the Salina Fire Department, firefighters responded to the 600 Block of S. 9th Street for the report of a house on fire and occupants exiting the structure. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire on the 1st floor and extending to the 2nd floor. Crews ...

1 year ago
A rule that prevents utilities from disconnecting Kansas customers during extreme cold takes effect when November arrives. According to the Kansas Corporation Commission, the Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Wednesday, November 1st, and remain in effect through March ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are investigating a possible aggravated assault case after a husband and wife felt threatened by a man with a rifle. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that last Friday night the couple was leaving the Central High School football game when they walked by a house and saw a man standing behind a ...

1 year ago
A Salina man wanted on a warrant for failure to appear in court was tased Friday evening after trying to escape from police out a motel window. According to Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges, 23-year-old Michael Benoit was identified by an officer on patrol as a person who was wanted on a warrant. Benoit reportedly entered a room ...