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Ahead of the upcoming general election, a candidate forum is planned in Salina this weekend. You can meet the candidates during a forum planned for Sunday in downtown Salina at the Watson Room inside the Stiefel Theatre. The forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters, will include candidates running for the three open City Commission  ...

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The Salvation Army of Salina is launching a program to help local veterans. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program is dedicated to helping local veterans and their families find stability, hope, and a place to call home. According to the organization, the SSVF program is designed for veterans who are homeless or facing housing ...

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Overcharging your phone while you sleep could lead to a house fire. Matt Rittel, Fire Inspector for the Salina Fire Department joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at fire prevention ideas. Rittel says it's no joke - keeping your phone plugged in overnight could lead to a dangerous situation known as thermal ...

2 months ago
A Salina man was taken into custody after allegedly threatening family members with a knife. According to Lt. Andrew Zeigler, on Tuesday around 2pm officers responded to the 1400 block of Pawnee Avenue, to the report of a domestic dispute and a 60-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis. Police arrested Saladin Bass for swinging a knife ...

2 months ago
Police use a 6-wheeled remote to find a man who broke into a Salina home. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that just before 6am Tuesday, a resident heard glass breaking as someone burst through the door in a home in the 500 block of Jupiter Avenue. They exited the house and called authorities. Cops drove ...

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This past Saturday, the Kansas State University Marching Band hosted their annual Central States Marching Festival in Bill Snyder Family Stadium. According to the K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, thousands of high school students and spectators enjoyed the performances of 40-high school bands, with a finale performed by The Pride of Wildcat Land marching ...

2 months ago
Salina Public Library invites the community to its second annual Community Nonprofit Showcase and Hygiene Drive, a free, come-and-go event highlighting nearly 30 local organizations that provide vital resources and services to the Salina area. The Community Nonprofit Showcase will take place at the library on Friday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon, offering residents a chance to connect ...

2 months ago
A nonprofit organization offering welcome breaks for caregivers of individuals with dementia or any other debilitating issues, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Salina. Sunflower Adult Day Services provides much needed respite for caregivers with the aim of supporting the care which they already provide at home. In addition, they have a proactive approach that sustains mobility, ...

2 months ago
A crash just off Interstate 70 in Dickinson County involving a semi and a passenger car sent two people to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol,  a Chevrolet Impala was exiting I 70 at the Chapman Exit and failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign. The car was struck on ...

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An SUV ended up on its top following a two-vehicle crash at an uncontrolled intersection in north Salina Tuesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Subaru Ascent driven by 51-year-old Gina Rosenwald from Overland Park, and a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by 21-year-old Kylie Buntin from Bennington,  were approaching the intersection of 8th and Antrim. ...

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Not all animals cared for at Rolling Hills Zoo are “official residents.” From time to time, the Zoo’s “wild unofficial residents” require a little extra care and attention from the animal care team. Such was the case for the Zoo’s “resident” great blue heron. According to the organization, although never part of Rolling Hills Zoo’s official ...