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A Hutchinson man is facing multiple drug related charges after calling authorities to report a vehicle theft. Deputies were sent to the 3200 block of Rosehill Road to meet with him on Thursday morning around 10am. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 42-year-old Garrett Spillman told deputies that a couple of Hispanic males ...

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Wichita area Teamsters are joining a national strike against Amazon. Members of Local 795 picketed outside the Amazon warehouse in Park City yesterday. Teamsters officials say union members are seeking higher wages, better benefits and safer work conditions.

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Salina Police are seeking tips in a case involving several thieves who were caught on camera. The crime is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Friday, December 13th, at about 3:20 PM, two females and a male entered Old Navy in the Salina Central Mall and began selecting items. At ...

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The Georgetown Santas will return for their annual event on Georgetown Road in Salina this weekend.  This year’s event marks the 26th year of spreading Christmas cheer. The group tells KSAL News on December 21st - 23rd, 6:30pm - 9:00pm each night, the Santas and their elves will give out candy and freshly-popped popcorn to passersby. The ...

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This month's busy holiday travel period is set to start this weekend. A record number of people are expected to hit the road. AAA says about 120-million people will travel 50 miles or more between December 21st and January 1st. That's a three-point-five-percent increase over last year and back to pre-pandemic levels. In 2019, Triple-A ...

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Abilene continues to reign as a must-visit destination for Western history buffs and enthusiasts, earning the #7 spot as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year by True West Magazine. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, this prestigious recognition, featured in the magazine’s January/February 2025 edition, marks Abilene’s third consecutive year ...

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The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, there are things you can do to save energy, thus save a little money.  Evergy, the largest energy provider in Kansas, is reminding customers of ways to save energy this season.  ENTERTAINING AND COOKING   Don’t frequently ...

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Shots are fired near a Kansas school. The Inman School District called off classes yesterday after police responded to an incident involving shots fired near the high school. A person of interest was taken into custody, and no injuries were reported.

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A Salina man was arrested for impeding the breathing of his girlfriend. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News at midnight Wednesday, a domestic argument between two people occurred in the 2700 block of Berschel. 28-year old Luis Brando-Leon and his 43-year old girlfriend started arguing, before Brando-Leon began to squeeze her body with his arms. ...

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A Salina woman takes home the gold for the 2024 edition of "Santa's Stash." On Wednesday evening Phyllis Habbart was all smiles after taking home the cash prize of $2,590.50. There was a twist in the finale at the Smoky Hill Museum. The team of  Meridian Media and First Bank Kansas collaborated in adding to the initial ...

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The Salina area wide Christmas Brass Choir will be perform this weekend.  The group of area musicians will perform at an event on Saturday at the Central Mall. Organizers tell KSAL News over 65 brass players participated last year, and they are expecting an even bigger group this year. Brass players from area high schools, colleges, ...