3 weeks ago
Students from the Salina area are among high school thespians across the state nominated for prestigious Jester Awards. For over two decades, the Jester Awards, presented by Music Theatre Wichita, have celebrated excellence in Kansas high school musical theatre. Dedicated judges recognize the hard work and creativity of students and faculty statewide. The awards honor excellence in ...

3 weeks ago
Bennington State Bank has officially completed its acquisition of Flint Hills Bank. According to the bank, the completed merger expands BSB’s footprint into new Kansas markets, including: Eskridge Osage City Hartford Burlingam It further strengthens their commitment to serve communities across the region. “This is an exciting milestone for both organizations,” said Darren Gragg, Chairman, President and CEO of ...

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Dickinson County is preparing for a year of celebration in 2026 as the County Commission announces the recipients of the Dickinson County Celebrates America 250 Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $30,000 to support local events, projects, and legacy initiatives. The grant program, launched in February 2026 and funded by Dickinson County in partnership with ...

4 weeks ago
Salina Area Technical College is planning to celebrate 60 years of impact with a two-day anniversary event featuring a gala and a community car show. According to the school, the celebration begins Friday, April 24th, with a 60th Anniversary Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn in Salina. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour at ...

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Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping a Chapman area teen in his battle against cancer. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System wore blue jeans at work, in March, for a “Jeans Day” fundraiser. Employees make a donation, of at least $2, and are allowed to wear blue jeans at work. A total ...

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A man who was on the April list of Salina's Most Wanted for fleeing from capture was caught on Friday. According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, the latest arrest is Joshua Blake. He was bookeed into the Saline County Jail Friday afternoon. Blake was wanted on charges which include: Felony Flee & Elude Operating a Motor ...

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An earthquake shook parts of Kansas early Saturday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake measuring 2.0 was centered 6.8 miles SSW of Hunnewell, Kansas just across the border into Oklahoma. The quake happened at 4:23 Saturday morning. There were no reports of damage. Earthquakes of this magnitude, ranging between 2.0 and 5.4, are often ...

4 weeks ago
Members of the Kansas House and Senate engaged in fierce debate Friday about wisdom of legislators’ 4.4% pay raise before voting to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of the legislative branch’s budget in a bid to force reconsideration of a 1% salary increase for thousands of rank-and-file state employees. Both chambers also voted to override Kelly’s ...

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Dignitaries gathered Friday afternoon in Salina, some from as far away as Japan, to celebrate a $30 million project at Great Plains Manufacturing's CE Facility, which will culminate with a 57,000 square-foot Kubota construction equipment test center. The investment reinforces Kubota's long-term commitment to designing, engineering, and validating compact construction equipment in North America for customers ...

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A former Riley County Jail corrections officer has been arrested. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, agents arrested 24-year-old Ashley Britt of Manhattan on Friday. She was arrested on a warrant for eight counts of trafficking contraband in a correctional institution. In October of 2025, the Riley County Police Department  requested the KBI investigate after Britt ...

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Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes will step away from his duties today after six years on the job. Smith-Hanes joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to reflect on his time in Salina and take a look at what lies ahead for Saline County. One of the newest bright spots he pointed to was the agreement ...