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School districts across Kansas will receive a 20-page report containing guidance on cell phones that recommends daytime cell phone bans, mental health awareness and bolstered parental oversight. The Kansas State Board of Education hasn’t mandated digital device policies, instead deferring to local districts and schools to create their own. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to accept ...

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A teenage driver fleeing law enforcement from a drag race was injured in a crash in Western Kansas late Friday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  the incident started when a Thomas County Sheriff Deputy attempted to stop a 2008 Ford Mustang for drag racing. The driver, identified as 16-year-old Nerlyn Arriago of Colby, failed ...

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A multitude of families and friends gathered together to celebrate the Salina Mayor's Christmas Pancakes and Pajamas Party. On Friday, Salina Parks and Recreation hosted a party full of pancakes, hot chocolate, games, crafts, photo booths, santa visit and more at the Salina Fieldhouse. Parks and Recreation supervisor Sarah Hageman tells KSAL News the purpose of ...

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A Salina student is among students at K-State receiving funding to conduct cancer research. Keat Robinson is among 21 Kansas State University students who will conduct hands-on cancer research in the spring 2025 semester.  Funding is provided via the Johnson Cancer Research Center. According to the school, the Cancer Research Awards will provide the selected students with ...

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The Prairie Longrifles club of Salina is ready for a vintage weekend that's packed with plenty of firepower. Luke Long with Prairie Longrifles joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how muzzleloaders and black powder enthusiasts will gather at the 4-H Building for a two day rendezvous. The gathering will be a ...

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Police are seeking tips in connection with a robbery at a Salina convenience store. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. According to police, on Saturday, November 30th, at about 3:00 PM, a male subject described to be 6’1” to 6’3” and weighing between 250 to 280 pounds entered the Pit ...

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It will be another busy weekend of holiday activities around the area. Holiday events will start in Salina Friday night with the  Mayor’s Christmas Pancakes & Pajama party will be held at the Salina Fieldhouse from 6 till 8. Everyone is invited to wear their pajamas and come join in the fun and food. Plans include: ...

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A Salina non-profit organization had another success with their annual Christmas event. The Salina Area United Way (SAUW) a non-profit that focuses on education, health, and financial stability and dedicated to improving lives, held their 4th annual "Mistletoe Melodies" Christmas event on December 6th. Over 400 attended and raised $70,000 for the benefit of the community. Director ...

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The Salina Art Center Cinema will be among a select group of theatres across the country where an independently produced supernatural thriller will debut. "The Activated Man", produced by award-winning filmmaker Nicholas Gyeney is the final leading role on the big screen for Tony Todd, who passed away in early November. According to the producer, the film ...

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Saline County Commissioners this week revisited the process of bringing naming rights to the Livestock and Expo Center. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith Hanes tells KSAL News that those funds would go directly into paying for additional upgrades around the facilities. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/smith-hanes-on-naming-rights.mp3"][/audio]   Commissioners are mulling an asking price of one million dollars to a business or individual ...

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A Salina woman's car was stolen by an unknown suspect(s). Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News between December 10th-December 11th, a 55-year old female reported her car was stolen from an apartment complex on 730 Fairdale Rd. The vehicle is a 2020 white Hyundai Elantra. License plate: 5413AGU. There were no keys in the Elantra ...