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For many, watching the classic holiday movie “Elf” has been a heartwarming tradition for 20 years. TheAmerican Red Cross is encouraging people to add a new tradition as the holiday season begins: Spread cheer with a blood donation. According to the organization, donations are critical to the blood supply as the holiday season draws near – ...

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Did you feel it? A small earthquake shook Central Kansas Friday night. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake was centered near the Ottawa County community of Bennington.  According to the agency a magnitude 4.0 earthquake was centered about 1.2 miles northwest of Bennington. The earthquake happened Friday evening at 6:33. There were no immediate reports of ...

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Tips are being sought in a recent home invasion robbery. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say back on Saturday, October 28th, officers were dispatched to 917 N. 13th Street, regarding an armed robbery. Three victims inside the home reported five suspects entered the back door unannounced and demanded money. One ...

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Salina Police are looking for a robbery suspect who pulled a stickup on a food delivery man. Police Sergeant Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that Thursday night around 11:50pm, a delivery man for DoorDash dropped off a food order at an apartment complex in the 700 block of Fairdale Road. As he walked back to his ...

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State officials are on the hunt for a man who escaped from a satellite camp at the Leavenworth Penitentiary on Thursday. Authorities say 50-year-old James Thompson was discovered as missing yesterday around 4 p.m. He is described as Caucasian with brown hair and eyes, about six foot, two inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds. Thompson reportedly had ...

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Rolling Hills Zoo transformed into a haven of dreams for children with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities during this year’s special Dream Night. The event was held at the end of September. According to the zoo, as the sun began to set over the picturesque landscapes, children and their parents were welcomed by a dedicated ...

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A Salina man was killed in a single-vehicle crash when he overturned and crashed into a ditch in Northwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway patrol, 30-year-old Tyler Winn was driving a 2015 Freightliner M2 truck. He was headed north on K23 Highway in Sheridan County when he veered off the road.  He over-corrected, causing the ...

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Is the mural art - or a billboard? That's the question that has work paused on the north wall of the Cozy Inn in downtown Salina. Owner Steve Howard has made a million sliders and a million smiles at Salina's most recognized eatery since he bought the burger joint in 2007. Now it may take a permit ...

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The Saline County Road and Bridge Department reached a milestone of six years without an on-the-job accident leading to time lost. According to Saline County, this achievement highlights the department's dedication to its safety mission, ensuring no harm to staff or community members. "Our mindset is our best tool," said Darren Fishel, Road and Bridge Administrator. "We ...

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For the second year in a row there will be a Veterans Day parade in Salina. The parade to honor veterans is being presented by Interim Healthcare home healthcare services. It will be held this Saturday, November 11th. It will begin at 9am. The parade route will stretch from Elm Street to South Street. About 40 entries have ...

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There is an increased police presence today at USD 306 Southeast of Saline K-12 School after an online threat was made early Thursday. Lt. Sean Kochanowski with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that just after midnight, students who attend SES reached out to the school's resource officer when they saw threats made on ...