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Salina Central High School has been recognized as a recipient of the Disney on Broadway School of Excellence Program. This initiative recognizes middle and high schools across the United States for their exceptional student-led involvement in theatre production. According to the organization, the nationwide program now entering its third year, called upon schools to demonstrate creativity and ...

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There's still time to register your kids for Camp Tech 2026. Camp Tech will be June 1-4, from 8:30 am - 11:30 am, at Salina Area Technical College. It's for students going into the 5th to 12th grade. The 2026 lineup features hands-on, grade-specific technical workshops: Automotive (Grades 8-10): Tire changes, RC car races, and maintenance. Business ...

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The splash pad project at Jerry Ivey Park is complete, and it will open Saturday. Salina City Commissioners approved the project back in September. As approved, the $709,165.00 design had 17 features. The splash pad it is replacing had 10 features. In the spring of 2024 the splash pad at the park was closed due to underground ...

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MANHATTAN — Kansas State University Salina is home to students, faculty and staff who are shaping the future of aviation and technology. The campus recently recognized outstanding Wildcats for excellence during the academic year. Two outstanding students and five faculty and staff members have been recognized for their distinct commitment and accomplishments at K-State Salina in the ...

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A man was arrested after allegedly refusing to leave a Salina hotel's property, and then fighting with police. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday at about 12:15 PM, officers responded to the Hastings Inn, 217 S. Broadway, in reference to a subject who refused to leave the premises. Officers made contact with 52-year-old Jason William Meyers. Officers ...

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It’s the most anticipated day of school for many Salina and Saline County students. It’s the last day of school. Students are making summer plans with friends as the 2025 -2026 academic school year wraps up. Thursday is the last day of classes at Salina USD 305 schools and USD 307 Ell-Saline. USD 306 Southeast of Saline ...

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A pilot from New Mexico and his passenger were able to walk away after safely landing in a field in a Central Kansas community. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a small plane landed in a field on East 20th and Fountainwood in Hutchinson.  The plane had run out of fuel. The pilot, 66-year-old Steven Craig Suddarth ...

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Her day started with big announcement in Topeka Wednesday morning, and a homecoming back home in Salina in the evening with family, friends, supporters, and her running mate in the Kansas Governor's race. Johnson County Senator Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for Governor announced Salina Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Renee Duxler as his Lt. ...

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A cinema chain that has cultivated a massive cult following among film enthusiasts could be expanding into Salina, with a new franchise. Salina economic development officials tell KSAL News that local developers are looking at bringing an Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to downtown Salina. Talks have been going on for over a month, and are now in ...

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A memorial monument to a beloved Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks Fisheries Biologist that has been at the Central Mall since 1995 has been relocated. Bruce Zamrzla was instrumental in the creation of a large aquarium at the mall in the mid 1980s.  At the time the  aquarium was the largest free standing fish tank ...

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Salina’s Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park is preparing for a busy summer. The 2026 swim season is set to begin. This will be the 16th season for the water park. Kenwood Cove first opened over Memorial Day Weekend in 2010. Many of the lifeguards are students, from area colleges and high schools. With many not dismissing until the ...