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 The State of Kansas is opening early a program which helps low income families pay energy bills. According to the Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansans needing assistance with winter energy bills will be able to begin applying for its Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Monday, Nov. 18. Applications will be accepted until 5 ...

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The Stiefel Theatre is getting a jumpstart on 2025 with the announcement of three big shows. According to the venue, Elton Dan and The Rocket Band, Black Violin, and Bored Teachers are all coming this Spring. Tickets for all three shows go on sale this Friday. Elton Dan and The Rocket Band - Saturday, February 22nd Elton Dan and ...

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Salina Police and Salina USD 305 officials are still investigating an incident in which two high school students were transported to a hospital, but they say it was not fentanyl related. Salina EMS responded to South High School at around 11:15 Tuesday morning to a report of several students suffering a medical episode. School district officials ...

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The City of Salina has launched  a website designed to make transportation safer for all residents—whether walking, using mobility devices, biking, taking public transit, or driving. According to the City, the Salina Safety Action Plan (CSAP), started this summer. It aims to reduce road deaths and serious injuries by mid-2025, supporting USDOT’s Safe Streets for All ...

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Due to current temperature trends and the amount of leaves still on trees, the City of Salina is delaying its curbside leaf collection. According to the City, instead of beginning in November, this year leaf collection will be from December 2nd to January 31st, weather permitting. To help staff collect all the leaves set out by the ...

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City staff has been crafting a survey for members of the Salina Fire Department to identify key traits and leadership characteristics they are looking for in a new Chief. City Manager Mike Schrage joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to touch on a range of issues including the early stages of finding a new ...

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The funniest teacher-comedians in the world are back on the road with all new jokes and they will stop in Salina. Bored Teachers is bringing their all new “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour the Stiefel Theatre this coming spring on May 9th. Bored Teachers is a comedy powerhouse anyone who’s ever been in a classroom ...

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A woman calls police after an acquaintance pointed a gun at her. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on November 10th a 48-year woman called police at 10:00 pm, about a man who threatened her with a gun at a residence in the 900 block of Beatrice. The woman told police, the man at ...

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An unknown suspect stole an abundant amount of cash from a convinience store. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on November 9th at 10:45 pm, a theft occurred at Phillips 66 on 2140 W. Crawford. A male clerk stepped out of the convinience store to throw out the trash and perform other duties for ...

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Two people are dead following a crash on the Kansas Turnpike. The Kansas Highway Patrol say a semi-truck struck a deer and struck the inside barrier wall on I-35 between 95th and 103rd streets in Wichita yesterday. A second semi pulled onto the shoulder, and it was struck by a passenger car. Two people from Minnesota who were ...

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All day Tuesday you can help in the local fight against cancer by simply enjoying some tasty food. Stop by Applebee's on S 9th Street in Salina all day, choose any item on the menu, and 25 percent will be donated to Relay For Life. Mention "Relay For Life" before you pay. All proceeds from Relay For ...