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This month's busy holiday travel period is set to start this weekend. A record number of people are expected to hit the road. AAA says about 120-million people will travel 50 miles or more between December 21st and January 1st. That's a three-point-five-percent increase over last year and back to pre-pandemic levels. In 2019, Triple-A ...

1 year ago
Abilene continues to reign as a must-visit destination for Western history buffs and enthusiasts, earning the #7 spot as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year by True West Magazine. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, this prestigious recognition, featured in the magazine’s January/February 2025 edition, marks Abilene’s third consecutive year ...

1 year ago
The holidays are here. Whether you’re hosting a big gathering with friends and family or keeping things quiet at home, there are things you can do to save energy, thus save a little money.  Evergy, the largest energy provider in Kansas, is reminding customers of ways to save energy this season.  ENTERTAINING AND COOKING   Don’t frequently ...

1 year ago
Shots are fired near a Kansas school. The Inman School District called off classes yesterday after police responded to an incident involving shots fired near the high school. A person of interest was taken into custody, and no injuries were reported.

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A Salina man was arrested for impeding the breathing of his girlfriend. Police Captain David Villanueva tells KSAL News at midnight Wednesday, a domestic argument between two people occurred in the 2700 block of Berschel. 28-year old Luis Brando-Leon and his 43-year old girlfriend started arguing, before Brando-Leon began to squeeze her body with his arms. ...

1 year ago
A Salina woman takes home the gold for the 2024 edition of "Santa's Stash." On Wednesday evening Phyllis Habbart was all smiles after taking home the cash prize of $2,590.50. There was a twist in the finale at the Smoky Hill Museum. The team of  Meridian Media and First Bank Kansas collaborated in adding to the initial ...

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The Salina area wide Christmas Brass Choir will be perform this weekend.  The group of area musicians will perform at an event on Saturday at the Central Mall. Organizers tell KSAL News over 65 brass players participated last year, and they are expecting an even bigger group this year. Brass players from area high schools, colleges, ...

1 year ago
For the 42nd year in a row, Bill Fekas is planning to prepare a free community-wide Christmas dinner, and the Salina chef is still in need of a little support. Though he has plenty volunteers, he could use some monetary donations. Fekas is planning to prepare and serve a free dinner to as many as 5,000 ...

1 year ago
Over a dozen Kansas rail projects, including the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad,  will receive a total of $13 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP).  According to Kanas Governor Laura Kelly's Office, the selected projects, located across 16 counties, enhance the state’s rail network by promoting economic efficiency, supporting ...

1 year ago
One person was arrested after a man and woman entered a motel room and stole a couple of items. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News a 35-year old male from Texas was staying at the Value Inn & Suites on 1640 W. Crawford with two other men (19) and (24) from Texas as well. Tuesday ...

1 year ago
Nearly two-dozen Kansas Highway Patrol recruits had their badges pinned on Tuesday afternoon in Salina and officially became Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers. The 21 new officers were part of KHP Recruit Classes #69 and #70, the latest graduates from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy in Salina. The highlight of the day was the officers taking their ...