1 year ago
Nobody wants the gift of foodborne illness during the holidays. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says food safety often begins with the choice between purchasing a fresh or frozen turkey. “If you choose fresh, be sure to place an order with your grocer or butcher shop and pick it up 1-2 days before the ...

1 year ago
Black Friday is in the books and Small Business Saturday is in the rear-view mirror. It's now Cyber Monday, with major retailers rolling out deep discounts. Analysts are expecting Cyber Monday to be the biggest online shopping day of the year with over eleven billion dollars in sales. Holiday shopping goes digital with Cyber Monday. The shopping ...

1 year ago
A long-time Salina holiday tradition is returning. Kansas Wesleyan’s Department of Music is preparing this year’s Christmas by Candlelight event “Prince of Peace.” According to the school, Kansas Wesleyan’s Department of Music will host its traditional Christmas by Candlelight  holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. The event will be held in downtown Salina ...

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The Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center is planning its second "Recycle for a Cause & Paws Holiday Drive." According to the organization, this heartfelt event is dedicated to supporting the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank and Salina Animal Services, two essential organizations that play a vital role in our community. The "Recycle for a Cause & Paws Holiday ...

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Whether you’ve had your eye on a waterfront cabin, are slowly working through a state park “bucket list,” or simply want to break in that new tent you got as a birthday present – there are three important dates coming up that Kansas State Park visitors won’t want to miss. According to the Kansas Department of Parks ...

1 year ago
As online shoppers hit “add to cart” earlier in the holiday shopping season – starting with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days back in October and ramping up to Christmas Day – more and more packages are dropping at front doors. The holidays are a top season for online shopping of expensive, high-end gifts and items such ...

1 year ago
A leader at a Salina agriculture manufacturer has been elected to a national Board. James Shurts was unanimously elected to the Board of Directors of the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association According to the organization, Shurts becomes part of a 16-person governing board for the Association that serves as voice, advocate, and resource for companies from each link ...

1 year ago
Shoppers can make a big difference in their local communities by supporting Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is always celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year it's on November 25th. Unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which focus on larger retailers and e-commerce stores, Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop at predominantly small and ...

1 year ago
The Salina Post Office is gearing up for its busiest weeks of the year. According to the Postal Service last year they processed more than 11.7 billion mail pieces and packages during the holiday season. On average, it took just 2.5 days to deliver a mail piece or package to its intended destination. To assist customers with ...

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The Salina Salvation Army's Angel Tree Project is underway. They are seeking help for hundreds of area children in need. The organization tells KSAL News this year there are 373 angels on the tree, up about 50 from last year. Each angel represents an area child 12-years-old or younger who without a little help, might not otherwise ...

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Did you feel it? A small earthquake shook Central Kansas early Saturday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake was centered near the Ottawa County community of Bennington.  According to the agency, a magnitude 3.4 earthquake was centered about 2 miles north-northwest of Bennington. The earthquake happened Saturday morning at 1:05. There were no immediate reports ...