2 weeks ago
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 ...

3 weeks ago
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 ...

3 weeks ago
The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad's Cowtown Santa Express holiday season train runs are underway, featuring a Thursday through Sunday schedule each weekend through December. According to the organization, all are welcome to discover the magic of the holiday season on the rails. The Abilene and Smoky Valley’s Cowtown Santa Express sparkles with the glow of ...

3 weeks ago
The Salina VFW Post's mission to gather toys continues on Saturday. The Salina VFW Auxiliary is gathering toy donations the next several Saturdays to be donated to the Salina Salvation Army. The organization tells KSAL News the VFW Auxiliary Christmas toy drive continues this Saturday Nov. 29th and the following Saturday Dec. 6th at the VFW ...

3 weeks ago
The Post Rock Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 school year. This year over $4,500 is available between two scholarships: Lincoln High School Alumni Association Scholarship, for Lincoln High School seniors that are in good standing to graduate at the end of the school year in May. Wilson-Langley Fund for Luray ...

3 weeks ago
In the movies, many sequels just don’t live up to the originals. But where holiday foods are concerned, many people actually look forward to follow-up meals, says Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “Leftovers are a great option for a quick lunch or dinner,” said Blakeslee, who also is coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response Center for ...

3 weeks ago
For the sixth year in a row, the largest prepared Thanksgiving meal in Salina was the same, but different. Volunteers cooked and sliced up 70 turkeys, which were part of about 900 meals handed out Wednesday evening. What was the same was the Salina Salvation Army, partnering with  organizations including Spangles, the GL Huyett company of ...

3 weeks ago
When it comes to interesting facts about the Thanksgiving holiday, it's a virtual horn of plenty. What some of us call Turkey Day didn't become a national holiday until 1863. Just weeks before President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, he proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving. It wasn't until ...

3 weeks ago
Veterinarians say pet owners should double-check before sharing any holiday leftovers with their furry friends this Thanksgiving. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals released a list this week of common Thanksgiving foods that are generally safe to share with pets. Check out the following tips for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, ...

3 weeks ago
Early weather forecasts from different weather services are showing the possibility of inclement winter weather impacting parts of Kansas as well as several northern and western states this holiday weekend. If inclement weather does impact the highways, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is ready to treat roadways as needed. According to the agency, KDOT employees have ...

3 weeks ago
The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests – like foodborne bacteria – from joining the party. “The basics of cook, chill, clean and separate should guide your meal preparation, serving and ...