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The Salina Area United Way is partnering with Tony’s Pizza Events Center to "SNAP Back Against Hunger". According to the United Way, this community initiative is in response to the recent government shutdown, which has halted SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The event will be a food and resources fair. It's a call to action for the ...

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The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene has been recognized for providing the best possible arena ground for animal and rodeo contestants. According to the the rodeo organization, they received third place in the Justin Best Footing Awards for the Prairie Circuit, the rodeos in Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. This is the first year for the ...

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The city of McPherson is offering money to new residents. The city is offering five thousand dollars through its relocation cash assistance payments program. The money helps new residents with closing costs for their new home.     Photo via McPherson Co. website

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One of only three remaining Drive-In Theaters in Kansas is getting a helping hand today - from a local radio personality and hundreds of fans of the Kanopolis Drive-In. Just a few weeks ago the digital projector melted down and can't be fixed. Owners of the theater tell KSAL News that the replacement cost for a ...

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Halloween's tricks and treats can be frighteningly risky for pets, but a few simple precautions can keep them safe during the holiday festivities. "There are many hazards associated with Halloween," said Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian in the Kansas State University Hill's Pet Health and Nutrition Center. "From candy and costumes to spooky decorations, these ...

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Kansans who receive food assistance or are furloughed from federal jobs are scrambling to pay bills and feed their families as the federal government shutdown drags on. Tuesday was the deadline for the federal government to reopen so that November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments could go out to beneficiaries. It takes 72 hours for ...

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Little ghosts and goblins have plenty of places to go this Halloween for safe trick or treating. Salina will come alive with the spirit of Halloween with multiple safe trick or treat events planned beginning Thursday and into Friday. Among planned events is “Cops and Costumes”. This event  has become a must stop for a kid ...

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Witches riding broomsticks and black cats are just some of the images of Halloween, which has its modern origin in an ancient Celtic fire festival. The festival called "Samhain" was the feast of the dead in Pagan and Christian times and marked the close of harvest and the initiation of the winter season. Black cats became a ...

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It will be a very seasonal Halloween in Central Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Friday, with a high around 60. Sprinkles are a possibility Friday evening. Here is Salina Halloween climate information: Records: Averages: High 85 F in 1950 Coolest High 32 F in 1991 High 63 F Low 13 F in 2019 Warmest Low 62 F in 1950 Low 40 F Wettest 1.75″ in 1991 Precipitation 0.05″ _ _ ...

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The Salina Airport Authority has launched a re-imagined website. According to the organization, the new SalinaAirport.com is a faster, more accessible, and mobile-friendly website designed to better serve travelers, tenants, partners, and the Salina community. Built on a modern platform with simplified navigation, the new site brings key information to the forefront—everything from flight and terminal details to ...

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With Halloween falling on a Friday this year, ghosts and goblins, trick-or-treaters, parents, and party goers too, should beware of a weekend filled with the heightened traffic safety concerns. According to AAA Kansas, increased pedestrian activity and the potential for impaired driving converge on Halloween, as it falls on a Friday this year – meaning trick-or-treating and ...