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An area community foundation has awarded $55,000 in fall grants. The Post Rock Community Foundation awarded over $55,000 to 11 projects throughout Lincoln County and communities served by USD #298 and #299. According to the Foundation, the following organizations received funding: Lincoln County, $12,250 to purchase AED’s for Lincoln County. USD #299, $10,000 towards the softball field ...

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The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and businesses in Salina and Abilene are gearing up for a celebration of community and local commerce with the arrival of “Pink Friday” this coming on Friday, November 21st. Pink Friday is a nationwide movement dedicated to celebrating the small and local businesses that make local communities shine. Taking place ...

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A Salina area state representative is seeking re-election. Steven Howe, who has represented Kansas House District 71 since 2021 has completed the necessary paperwork to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for the seat How says  “it is an honor to serve the people of the 71st District. I am eager to continue my service ...

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The numbers are staggering and the need is great as the homeless and hungry continue to knock on the door at the Salina Rescue Mission. Executive Director Chris Young tells KSAL News that over the past 12-months, staff and volunteers have served over 73,000 meals to those in need. Young stopped by the KSAL Morning News Extra ...

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Multiple organizations in Salina worked together Monday to "SNAP Back Against Hunger". Motivated by the recent government shutdown, and the disruption of food aid to those who need it, the Salina Area United Way organized a food and resources fair at the Tony's Pizza Events Center, which the venue let them use for no charge. Salina Area ...

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Projects are underway to resurface K-4 Highway in portions of Ellsworth, Saline, and McPherson counties. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, project work will consist of a mill and overlay on about 23.5 miles of K-4 from I-135 southwest to the Ellsworth/Rice County line, excluding K-4 within the city of Lindsborg. During construction, flaggers and a ...

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It’s a sign of the season. Bell ringers and red kettles. The Salina Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway Lt. Luke Hursh tells KSAL News the campaign began Saturday. Kettles and bell ringers are at ten doors at six locations around Salina. Bell ringers are out daily, except for Sundays. The Kettle Campaign is the organization’s single largest ...

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A hospitality home in Salina that provides free lodging for family members of patients at Salina Regional Health Center and cancer patients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center will celebrate it birthday with an open house. The Rebecca A. Morrison House at Salina Regional Health Center, 513 S. Eighth Street, invites the community to ...

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A multi-Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter who had one of the most successful debuts in music history is coming to Salina. Christopher Cross is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this spring. Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including for the first time in Grammy ...

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Reviving morale and the culture inside a police department is not a quick fix, according to Salina Chief of Police C.J. Wise - but a slow process of building trust with officers and the community. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wise-1.mp3"][/audio] Chief Wise joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of topics at the ...

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The busy Thanksgiving holiday is prompting the Salina Police Department to remind everyone to buckle up. Salina PD joins law enforcement across the state to provide education about the importance of seat belts. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the statewide Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign, which runs from Nov. ...