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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released obesity statistics for 49 states and two territories, citing Kansas among a dozen states at the top of the list. That, however, is not where a state wants to be. The annual report lists Kansas among 12 states that have topped 35% in the prevalence of obesity ...

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A vehicle that was reported as stolen is involved in a hit and run accident a short time later in Salina. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2006 Hyundai Sonata was stolen from in front of a home at 509 S. 9th St. at 4:50 p.m. Monday. The vehicle belongs to 35-year-old Kyanne ...

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The October list of Salina’s Most Wanted has been online a little over a week. As of Tuesday eight people on the list have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office the latest arrest is include: N’Gai Moses Dixon Jr William Michael Kelley Keith Robert Schmidt Since the Most Wanted program began back in July ...

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A new female Southern white rhino has taken up residency in the Rhino Barn at Rolling Hills Zoo after making the move from The Wild Safari Park and Conservation Center at Cumberland, Ohio last week.  Her move came on a breeding recommendation by the Species Survival Plan (SSP) of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums ...

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Kansas Wesleyan University will continue its top scholarship award, the Eisenhower Scholarship competition, with events November 14 and January 30. “The Eisenhower Scholarship competition is one of our landmark academic events,” said Ken Oliver, vice president of Advancement, Admissions and Marketing. “To be associated with President Eisenhower, a native son of Kansas, is a great honor ...

5 years ago
There are 28 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County. According to the Saline County Health Department, the total for the county is now 905, with 94 cases currently active. There are 799 people who have recovered, and a total of 12 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reporting that they have 9 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The county Our ...

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Salina Public Library’s mission is to connect people to information, learning and culture. In an effort to better serve patrons, the library has launched a virtual gallery. The virtual Gallery 708 will showcase local artistic talent and compelling exhibits of interest to the public in an online format; current exhibits can now be viewed at ...

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The October list of Salina’s Most Wanted has been online a little over a week. As of Monday five people on the list have been caught. According to the Saline County Sheriff’s Office the latest arrest  is Kensley Kay Weis. She was wanted for felony drug crimes. Since the Most Wanted program began back in July of ...

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Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan continues to travel around the area to meet with local groups to answer questions about a proposed new jail on the November 3rd ballot. Sheriff Soldan will be at the Assaria City Council Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7pm and then at Salina's VFW Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 7pm. Soldan tells ...

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A Salina woman, who was injured in a Saturday night crash, is sent to a Wichita hospital. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 36-year-old Cassandra Daniels, Salina, was injured after her 2006 Honda Accord slammed in to a pickup head on. Witnesses say that they saw Daniels' vehicle traveling west on Crawford, allegedly swerving ...

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Salina Police are investigating after a distribution truck  and trailer are stolen from a business. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that a 2014 Peterbuilt tractor, red in color, and a 1998 Hess trailer are stolen from Pestinger Distributing, 1825 Bailey Dr. An employee with Pestinger Distributing first noticed that the truck and trailer were ...