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A half-century ago this past Friday one of the most notable events in Salina sports history happened. On November 28th, 1975, the Soviet Union men's national basketball team played an exhibition game in Salina against the Marymount College basketball team. It what became a legendary local sporting event, the Soviet team won the game in ...

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Salina is well known across Kansas for having some of the most affordable, fun, and best organized running events in the state. Earlier this year Salina race directors launched the first annual Run Salina Series. According to Co-Founder of the Salina Crossroads Marathon Daniel Craig, the Run Salina Series is a collaborative effort of local organizations ...

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If you have family coming in early for the holidays and need something festive to do you can get the gang together for a fun holiday party.  Or maybe you just need an idea for a date night. Either way, the Salina Area United Way's Mistletoe Melodies has you covered. According to the agency, the event ...

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A driver from Nebraska was transported to a hospital following a weather-related crash in Central Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Raul Juarez from Milford, Nebraska, was driving a Chevrolet Equinox headed south on Interstate 135 in McPherson County. He lost control due to weather while passing a semi. The SUV made contact with the ...

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HUTCHINSON — A nightmarish start did not get much better for Southeast of Saline on Saturday in its quest for a second straight Class 2A state football championship. Nemaha Central returned the opening kickoff and then added a punt return score with less than two minutes gone before its offense had touched the ball and rolled ...

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Celebration pictures courtesy of Tanner Colvin EMPORIA — Salina Central sophomore Javyn Armstrong had no idea when he lined up for the second-half kickoff that one play would change the entire trajectory of the Class 5A state championship game. The Mustangs trailed unbeaten Basehor-Linwood by four points at halftime, and the Bobcats got the ball to start ...

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Shoppers can make a big difference in their local communities by supporting Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is always celebrated on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year it's on November 29th. Unlike Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which focus on larger retailers and e-commerce stores, Small Business Saturday encourages consumers to shop at predominantly small and ...

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The Salina Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Project is underway. They are seeking help for hundreds of area children in need. The organization tells KSAL News this year there are 297 angels on the tree this year. Each angel represents an area child 12-years-old or younger who without a little help, might not otherwise have much of a ...

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Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and decorations for hazards. By taking ...

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Pictures courtesy of Tanner Colvin EMPORIA — Salina Central got to its first Class 5A state championship game in 20 years with an offense reminiscent of the Mustangs' glory days. But when the Mustangs needed to get across the finish line, it was their defense and special teams that rose to the occasion. With Basehor-Linwood leading 14-10 at ...

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Family and friends gathered this week to honor a loved one who lost his life to opioid addiction, by making a donation in his name which could potentially save another life. The first donation from the Tyler J. Ritter Legacy Fund was made to Salina's CKF Addiction Treatment facility to establish a scholarship for someone ...