3 years ago
Unseasonably mild weather will bring the possibility of record high temperatures to begin the week this week, and then again later in the week. According to the National Weather Service, warm temperatures will prevail across the region today with some locations in central Kansas possibly surpassing record highs. The record high for November 29th in Salina ...

3 years ago
The Salina Salvation Army's Angel Tree Project is set to begin. They are seeking help for hundreds of area children in need. The organization tells KSAL News this year there are almost 400 angels on the tree. Each angel represents an area child 12-years-old or younger who without a little help, might not otherwise have much ...

3 years ago
Folks are encouraged to show their generosity on "Giving Tuesday" this coming Tuesday. In 2012 the Tuesday following Thanksgiving was turned into into Giving Tuesday with hopes of bringing the focus back to giving thanks. Its goal is to encourage people to give money to local non-profits after spending on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and ...

3 years ago
The Smoky Hill Museum is preparing for one of its more popular events, its holiday open house. According to the organization, this free family fun event  will be Saturday, December 4th,  from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Timed tickets are required, so go to smokyhillmuseum.org to get your tickets now. There is much to see and do. Snap a photo ...

3 years ago
The Regular Firearms Deer Season opens this week, on Wednesday. According to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks, regular rifle season runs December 1st through Sunday, December 12th. The agency reminds that anyone hunting deer or Elk, or assisting someone hunting deer or Elk during an open firearms deer season, is required to wear a bright orange colored ...

3 years ago
A Kansas Wesleyan University graduate who now teaches music in Salina has been honored as one of the best teachers in her field. According to the college,   Kansas Wesleyan alumna Jenna Eshleman ’09 was recently named the 2021-22 North Central Kansas Music Educators Association (NCKMEA) Outstanding Elementary Teacher. Three educators are recognized annually for the award, ...

3 years ago
A two-vehicle crash on an Ellsworth County highway sent three people to the hospital. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 83-year-old William Wachs from Ellsworth was driving a Ford F250 pickup truck headed north on K156 Highway. He attempted to make a left turn in front of an oncoming Toyota RAV4 SUV and was hit. Wachs suffered ...

3 years ago
With Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in the rearview mirror, shoppers are moving on to Cyber Monday. Holiday shopping goes digital today with Cyber Monday. The shopping holiday is celebrated the Monday after Thanksgiving every year, but it may be even more popular this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Online retailers are offering deals on ...

3 years ago
A staffer in a leadership position at Salina Regional Health Center has graduated from an industry based leadership institute. According to the hospital, Lisa Burnett, director of clinical operations for Salina Regional Health Center was one of the 26 students who recently graduated in the 19th class of the Kansas Hospital Association Leadership Institute. Burnett was ...

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Kansas Wesleyan University’s Department of Music will kick off the holiday season with a combined Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble concert on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place in Sams Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. The night will include performances by the Jazz Ensemble, under the ...

3 years ago
The state’s leading small-business association is encouraging everyone in Kansas to reserve some of their holiday shopping time and money for Small Business Saturday. According to the Kansas chapter of he National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Saturday is an important reminder of how our mom-and-pop shops give back to our communities here in Kansas: ...