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K-State Salina is hosting a community discussion about free expression as part of the campus's Civic Lecture Series. According to the school, the community is invited to attend "Free Expression: What it is, how it applies and practical tips for navigating difficult conversations" at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12, to explore the principles and history underlying ...

1 year ago
A traffic stop in Solomon prompted the the arrest of a Salina man on drug and gun charges. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, on Friday just before 4:30 AM, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 GMC Sierra pickup for a defective tail lamp in the 300 Block of W 4th Street ...

1 year ago
He's at it again - this time Milt Allen is biking across America, dubbing it "Biking for Band," to raise money and awareness for two special causes. Keeping two wheels on the road sounds easy for the man that has climbed Kilimanjaro and hung out on Mount Everest - but the former music professor says the ...

1 year ago
A motorcyclist from Abilene was injured after losing control on the interstate. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News, on Friday morning 53-year old Patrick Hooker, was westbound on I-70 when he lost control of his motorcycle near the Ohio St. exit. Deputies say he was trying to avoid a 4x8 sheet of wire mesh ...

1 year ago
Electrical wire was stolen from a construction site this past weekend by unknown subjects. Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News, unknown suspects removed and stole 210 feet of electrical wire that was installed at a home construction site in the 1200 block of Vista Sur. The contractor reported to police yesterday morning that sometime between ...

1 year ago
A driver lost control of his car and suffered injuries near the Mulberry Creek bridge. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News, on Saturday afternoon a man lost control of his vehicle while westbound on I-70, before driving off the Mulberry Creek bridge. Soldan says the driver possibly fell asleep and veered off the road towards ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Food Access Community Team (FACT) has launched a new website, designed to serve as a central hub for information, resources, and community engagement on food access and food security issues in Saline County. The Saline County FACT is a food policy council dedicated to addressing food insecurity and improving access to healthy, affordable ...

1 year ago
Phone and internet services are vital to accessing healthcare and community services, finding employment, and calling for help in an emergency. However, the cost to stay connected is out of reach for many Kansans. In observance of Lifeline Awareness Week, September 8-14, the Kansas Corporation Commission joins utility regulators nationwide in creating awareness of the Lifeline ...

1 year ago
Salina first responders will pause to remember, and honor their brother and sister firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice 23 years ago. A couple of September 11th remembrance events are planned for Wednesday. On Wednesday, September 11th, a "Tribute to Heroes Memorial Service” will be held at Fire Station 1, 222 W. Elm Street, at 8:00 AM. ...

1 year ago
The Kansas secretary of state said in a letter to the U.S. postmaster general that approximately 1,000 August primary voters in Kansas were disenfranchised because ballots mailed before Election Day in August arrived in county offices more than three days after the deadline or without an essential postmark. Secretary of State Scott Schwab, a Republican who ...

1 year ago
An altercation at the intersection of Antrim Avenue and 4th Street leads to a search warrant and the arrest of a Salina man on multiple charges. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL that 30-year-old Justin Smull was arrested on Friday after a fight prompted a neighbor to call authorities. Police say Smull and a 31-year-old man ...