2 months ago
Contestants of an eating competition caught the eyes of festival goers and three winners took home the grand prize of $200. On Saturday, The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair was packed and a crowd gathered to witness the first Serious Eater's Competition that was held in the front of the museum. Play-by-Play Ell-Saline Cardinals announcer for 104.9 ...

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While vice presidential debates are “often a sideshow that has little influence on the election outcome,” the Oct. 1 faceoff between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Walz has the potential to be a revealing and consequential exchange between two effective communicators, according to Robert Rowland, University of Kansas professor of communication studies. A former national ...

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All are welcome at the Lakewood Discovery Center this Sunday for a special service. The occasion is the Salina Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s outdoor celebration of the nation-wide UU Climate Justice Revival, on September 28th and 29th, 2024.  It will be in the UU tradition of sharing both information and inspiration. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The ...

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An elderly woman is out over $3,000 after being scammed through a phonecall and text messaging. Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News between September 16th-26th, an 83-year old woman received a call from a man who proposed if she gave him $3,000 in gift cards, she would in return get $10,000. The scammer said he ...

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The largest Aerobatics contest in the world is coming to a close. Friday marks the last day for the 2024 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships and it has been exceptional. International Aerobatic Club’s (IAC) contest director Shad Coulson tells KSAL News, the national contest has topped other world contests with over 90 pilots competing in Salina. He ...

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Police are seeking tips in a case involving a thief who was caught on camera. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say on Monday of this week between 4 and 4:30 AM, a female subject entered Rod’s 8, 2140 W. Crawford, and began talking to customers and the clerk ...

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It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “As the busy farming season is underway, each traveler in Kansas needs to be more aware of increased farm ...

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Grocery shopping at Cash-Wa Direct is suitable, cost-efficient, and appetizing for the community. From delivering candy to supplying food, Cash-Wa Direct provides restaurant quality food and supplies directly to the public with no membership needed. The service opened back in December of 2022 in Salina. They supply and deliver food to several restaurants in town such ...

2 months ago
The Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) is celebrating 25 years in serving and assisting the quality of life for Salina. On Thursday morning, the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the non-profit with a ribbon cutting event. Afterwards, a delicious meal was served at Barolo Grille on 112 S Santa Fe Ave. President and Executive Director Jessica ...

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A trio of country stars are coming to Salina this weekend to perform “Live From the Lot”. Josh Ross, Tyler Braden, and Jay Allen will perform Sunday as part of Long McArthur’s “Live From the Lot” concert series. Jay Allen has been featured on NBC’s The Voice among other things. He was selected as The Highway ...

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Brewmasters are making their final selections as they prepare to pack up their favorite beers and set up shop at Salina On Tap next week. Head brewer Kyle Banman with The Farm and The Odd Fellows in Minneapolis joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra on Thursday will a look behind the tap. Banman says he ...