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A Bennington woman was transported to the hospital after a two car crash north of Salina on Thursday. According to Saline County Undersheriff Brent Melander, the 33-year-old woman was southbound on Old 81 Highway in a 2015 Acura MDX. Deputies say a 64-year-old man from Salina was driving northbound in a 2009 Honda Civic and turned left ...

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The city of Wichita is facing continued water restrictions. City officials say that Stage Two of the drought response plan remains in effect as water levels at Cheney Reservoir continue to fall. The lake is less than 59-percent full, and Stage Three of the drought response plan will be considered if the lake's 12-month water capacity average ...

4 months ago
An aspiring filmmaker is displaying a classic film from the 1900s which he believes is relevant to today's culture at the historical theater in the Temple. Isaiah Marcotte tells KSAL News, the 1927 film "Metropolis" is a film that transcends its time. He says explains his reason on why he thinks he public should watch the ...

4 months ago
A million-dollar capital campaign at the Temple will provide two new elevators, updated ADA compliant restrooms, and air conditioning for the theater. The Temple recently kicked-off their "Big Lift" capital campaign event to the public which will allow the community to donate to help preserve the historic building. Executive Director Mary Landes says all proceeds will go ...

4 months ago
One of the biggest health and wellness inspired events for seniors in the area is fast approaching.  Registration is open for the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging's Sunflower Fair. According to the organization, the heartland’s premier health and wellness event will be Tuesday, Sept. 24th in Salina. The one-day event, which features speakers and seminars ...

4 months ago
Adventures on the water will be even more accessible in the near future at Lakewood Discovery Center. Brian Underwood at Lakewood Discovery Center in Salina joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how the Smoky Hill River renewal project will inject new life into the waterway. The plan calls for dredging the ...

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The preliminary hearings for four suspects in the murders of two Kansas women are being heard together. Cole Twombley, Cora Twombly, Tad Cullum and Tifany Adams' hearing will be held on December 17th in Texas County, Oklahoma, court. Paul Grice waved his right to a preliminary hearing. The suspects are accused in the murders of Veronica Butler ...

4 months ago
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are seeking more volunteers to help make an impact on the children of Salina. Their mission is create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. CEO Amanda Otto tells KSAL News, there is currently a wait list of 85 kids (littles) seeking for a Big ...

4 months ago
Bethany College has launched a nationwide search in an effort to find its 16th president. According to the school, this critical leadership role presents an exciting opportunity for an accomplished individual to shape the future of one of Kansas' leading liberal arts institutions. The Presidential Search Committee comprises representatives from the Bethany College Board of Directors, faculty, ...

4 months ago
The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau has been awarded a $9,800 Kansas Tourism Marketing Grant to support the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail 2.0 initiative. According to the organization, the Kansas Gunsmoke Trail highlights cowboy-themed attractions in four historic cities—Wichita, Abilene, Hays (City), and Dodge City—that played significant roles in the storyline of Gunsmoke, the longest-running Western in ...

4 months ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park - public water supply system located in Saline County. KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a broken water line resulting in low pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may put ...