4 months ago
About 120 Evergy line workers and support staff are helping with power restoration after hurricane Helene hit the Southeast United States. According to the energy provider, a convoy of crews left from Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Emporia, and other communities to make the 700-mile drive to Ashland, Ky., a mountainous area where the storm brought high ...

4 months ago
A pedestrian pushing a wheelchair, and the person in the wheelchair, were both killed when they were hit by a train in Southwest Kansas late Sunday night. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was pushing a person in a wheelchair,  attempting to cross a railroad crossing while the crossing arms were down and the ...

4 months ago
Concert goers ended the weekend right, as they gathered to witness a trio of country stars perform at Long McArthur Ford's "Live From the Lot." Sunday, the Long McArthur Ford dealership on 3450 S 9th St hosted a concert which showcased country singers Jay Allen, Tyler Braden and Josh Ross along with their bands. Food trucks, ...

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September has been a big month at the Salina Fire Department. It began on September 11th with a “Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service” in the morning, followed by an “Evening to Always Remember” at Great Life Golf & Fitness. Sunday the organization hosted its 3rd "Steps of Hope"  9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 5K Family ...

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Formality and elegance was the theme for a fund-raising event to help in the fight against childhood cancer. Saturday night supporters of the Love, Chloe Foundation gathered for a Gold Ribbon Gala which consisted of auctions, dinner, drinks, and more. Founder and President Heidi Feyerherm-Smith tells KSAL News an associated Gold Ribbon Golf event that occurred ...

4 months ago
Salina community members are invited to a Coffee Chat with USD Superintendent Linn Exline on Monday, September 30 from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. in the District Office. The interactive session will feature information about Career and Technical Education in USD 305 schools along with time for questions and ideas from participants. This Coffee Chat is the first ...

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Salina Police on Monday released new details regarding a threat made on social media that was aimed at the Salina Central High Homecoming Dance. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that just after 5pm on Saturday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation contacted SPD regarding a threat made via Snapchat about a possible gun threat toward ...

4 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 ...