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Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to gather and learn about preparation for the Christmas Bird Count. Byron Grauerholz will be the featured speaker Thursday evening at the Smoky Hill Audubon Society's monthly meeting. He will discuss the Christmas Bird Count, which will be taking place December 20th. The event is planned for Thursday evening. Smoky Hill Audubon Society programs, ...

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By this spring there will be a brand new location in Salina specializing in collision repair.  Auto Body Team broke ground on a new facility in South Salina Wednesday afternoon. Auto Body Team already has shops in Enid, Oklahoma, and in Hutchinson. Ken Hunnell tells KSAL News Salina quickly became a prime location when they started ...

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Saline County and over fifteen other Kansas law enforcement agencies have signed agreements this year with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) to issue 48-hour ICE detainers for people held in the county jail. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that does not mean his deputies are out searching for illegal aliens. Instead, ...

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In early 2024, the Cozy Inn filed a lawsuit in federal court against the City of Salina, challenging the City’s sign code. Today the Court issued its 35-page order on the parties’ motions for summary judgment. On the one hand, the Court agreed with the City and held that the challenged provisions of the City’s Sign ...

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Saline County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone to be cautious for deer on the roads. Mid to late November is peak time for deer rut. During this time, deer are actively searching for mates and the probability of deer-related crashes greatly increase. This week alone the Saline County Sheriff’s Office has worked 6 crashes involving ...

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A federal court has sided with the Cozy Inn in a lawsuit involving the City of Salina. A ruling was released by the court late Wednesday morning. U.S. District Court Judge Toby Crouse ruled that the City of Salina violated the First Amendment by ordering the Cozy Inn to stop painting its UFO-themed mural. According to ...

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With fewer than 500 Amur tigers left in the wild, Rolling Hills Zoo is planning what they say will be a groundbreaking new exhibit . "Tiger Falls" will be a bold, immersive habitat designed to ensure a healthy future for Amur tigers and other endangered Asian species. According to the Zoo, Tiger Falls will offer a state-of-the-art ...

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Salina Police are investigating a residential burglary after someone damaged a couple of computers. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that on Tuesday evening around 9pm, officers were sent to the 800 block of Spruce Street after a 23-year-old man called authorities. Police say he left his house on a quick errand and returned about 10-minutes ...

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 Kansas Wesleyan University's Music Department will launch its “Holiday Magic” concert series Wednesday night with a special percussion ensemble event, beginning at 7 p.m. According to KWU,  the performance will begin a six-event stretch during the next two-plus weeks, culminating in Dec. 7’s “Christmas by Candlelight.” “We’re excited about changing our holiday performance schedule,” said Michelle Dolan, ...

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Officials gathered at Salina Presbyterian Manor Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of a $10-million capital campaign with a groundbreaking ceremony. The $10 million Preserving Legacies, Enriching Lives Campaign will add more independent living, provide for a major renovation which includes adding a wellness center, and enhance amenities and services. Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Senior Vice President ...

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A community swap meet fundraising event is planned for this Saturday at the Temple in downtown Salina. This community-centered event is designed to bring neighbors together, support local families, and kick off an evening of downtown festivities. Entry is by $2 donation at the door, or bring a canned good to support ongoing community care efforts. ...