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Emporia State University president Ken Hush defended Wednesday faculty and staff firings as well as academic program reallocations as overdue changes tied to imposition of a market-oriented business model at the liberal arts university. Hush, a former president of a Koch Industries company hired to lead his alma mater in 2021, said aggressive administrative reform to ...

9 months ago
A new toy store will open this Friday in downtown Salina. From toys, puzzles, devotionals, books, journals, puppets, stuffed animals to games and so much more, Familia Toys will offer it all to the public this Friday on March 14th. Co-Owner Eric Swenson tells KSAL News, he owns the business with his wife Yesica and they ...

9 months ago
Salina City Commissioners gathered for a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to conduct on-line interviews with prospective executive search firms to assist with recruitment of candidates for the position of city manager. After conducting four interviews, commissioners elected to partner with municipal consulting firm Government Professional Solutions (GPS) in the search for a city manager, at a ...

9 months ago
An agriculture equipment dealer is celebrating expansion, with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art facility in Solomon. KanEquip christened its new facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon. According to the Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation, the move from Salina to the larger Solomon facility reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing its service offerings and ...

9 months ago
The madness and the magic - is in the match as Salina's single biggest day of giving takes shape on Thursday. Jessica Martin, President & Executive Director with the Greater Salina Community Foundation joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the event she says will benefit organizations in the long and ...

9 months ago
After opening back up over the winter, I-70 will be reduced to one lane starting Monday, and on and off ramps will be closing and not reopening until the fall near Junction City. Starting March 17th, a 4.5-mile section of I-70 will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the Junction City area. Work ...

9 months ago
An Ides inspired event is planned this weekend in Salina. The Ides of March is the Roman calendar day that falls on March 15th. It is known for being the day in 44 BCE when Julius Caesar was assassinated. The “Night of the Ides” will feature an immersive art show by Tom Fleming and Darren Morawitz, ...

9 months ago
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your overall health, but finding motivation and time can be challenging. If you’re looking for a fun and achievable way to increase your physical activity, Walk Kansas might be just what you need. This statewide program encourages team-based movement and provides accountability and ...

9 months ago
Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would guarantee child support payments from the moment of conception. Supporters of the measure say it is about making sure children receive the best health care from day one. Opponents argue that the bill could be the first step towards overturning the constitutionally protected right to an abortion in Kansas.

9 months ago
Salina USD 305 honored the district's two Teachers of the Year Tuesday night. According to the district, Laura Bond, Grade 1 teacher at Oakdale Elementary School, and Mandy Ediger, special education teacher at Lakewood Middle School, have been selected as USD 305 Teachers of the Year. Elementary Teacher of the Year: Laura Bond, Grade 1 Teacher at ...

9 months ago
An effort is underway to save a Kansas tourism program which has driven small business growth and boosted tourism across the state. The Sunflower Summer allows free admission to educational attractions across the state, including things like the Rolling Hills Zoo, the Garage auto museum, and the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum. The Sunflower Summer Program, ...