5 months ago
A familiar face is in a leadership role at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Salina. Dr. Jacob Hessman is the new Director of Medical Education. According to the school, Dr. Hessman brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to advancing medical education in the community. School officials look forward to his contributions to ...

5 months ago
While communities nationwide are brainstorming ideas to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, Abilene is kicking off the effort by creating Kansas’ first America 250 mural. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitor's Bureau, the Abilene Celebrates America 250 Mural Project aims to honor America's founding and military history while fostering civic pride. Located on a prominent wall ...

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A man who was shot by Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers as he was firing multiple rounds in a public park in Minneapolis back in June has been arrested. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation,  officers from the Wichita Police Department arrested Artemas Thor Peck, 46, of Minneapolis, around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, as ...

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They are  rolling across the Midwest, and across Kansas, with a final destination of Salina. Oakdale Park will be a a flurry of activity beginning Thursday as some of the most iconic vehicles of all time begin arriving in Salina in advance of one of the biggest events of its kind in the Midwest. Cool ...

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The Greater Salina Community Foundation has kicked off a community wide giving opportunity to raise funds for local nonprofits through the Give Back 5 Community Giving Pledge Campaign. Jessica Martin, President and Executive Director tells KSAL News the program is helping a new generation think about the impact they can make. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jess-Martin-give-5.mp3"][/audio]   The campaign challenges individuals to ...

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For the past four decades, Sid Hammond has been a committee member with the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene. It was in 1985 that he began his affiliation with the rodeo. The rodeo had been produced by the fair board, but it was failing. That year, fair board member Joyce Romberger came to Hammond and another ...

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A teenager from Herington was injured when his car which was stopped on Interstate 70 was hit by a semi. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Koy Mueller was in a Chevrolet Cruz passenger car which was stopped on I 70 in the right lane. The car was rear-ended by an International semi which was ...

5 months ago
"The world's largest pizza plant" is in the heart of Salina. Schwan's along with the Salina Area Young Professionals, hosted a social event introducing the pizza plant history and a tour of their new facilities. Those who attended got together to try delicious pizza and tour the Schwan's facility. They got a first look on how pizzas ...

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The goal of a massive volunteer effort in Salina on Tuesday was to make sure all children have the tools they need when they head back to school in a couple of weeks. Based on attendance at the Saline County Back to School Fair it was mission accomplished. Parents, students, and volunteers gathered at Salina ...

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Another edition of  a celebration of R&B music is coming back to Salina. A third installment of R&B VIBES is planned for this Saturday night. R&B VIBES, an intergenerational celebration of R&B & Soul music, is planned at The Venue, located at 638 Francis St., from 8 pm to 2 am. Playing songs from all eras, VIBES ...

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Two people were transported to hospitals following an accident near Hillsboro involving a farm tractor and a truck. According to the KHP, a tractor driven by 15-year-old Kyson Gawith from Hillsboro, and a Kenworth truck towing a trailer driven by 39-year-old Myrta Lopez of Wichita were traveling on K 15 Highway. The truck was passing the ...