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Love ’N Learn Early Childhood Center is under new leadership. According to Salina Catholic Schools, Vicki Cain is the new Director of the childcare center. With a strong background in early childhood education and a passion for nurturing young learners, Cain brings both experience and heart to the role. As Director, Cain will oversee daily operations, curriculum development, ...

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A restaurant that has been in business for over 150 years is calling it quits. The Brookville Hotel in Abilene has closed. Ownership made the announcement via social media: With heavy hearts, we share news we never imagined having to write. After more than 150 years as Brookville Hotel and later Legacy Kansas, the owners have made ...

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Kansas Wesleyan University's DECA team continues to excel. at the international level. The team was led by a trio of top-three finishes and eight top-10 results at the International DECA Competition held in April in Louisville, Ky. According to the school, More than 1200 students competed from more than 100 colleges and universities. Courtney Auld ’26 (Collinsville, ...

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The Temple is getting ready to turn 100-years old next year and the renovations continue to make the seven floor historical icon even better. Mary Landis, Executive Director at the Temple and the Salina Innovation Foundation tells KSAL News the recently updated commercial kitchen helps economic development and culinary growth throughout Salina and central Kansas, while ...

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A Salina student is the recipient of a unique, local scholarship. This year’s Cash Hollistah Scholarship recipient is Lydia Gerry, a senior at Salina South High School. Lydia has a 4.0 GPA, and has been involved with Theatre Salina and Center of the Theatre Arts. She is a member of Salina South’s New Dawn Singers, and ...

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A long-time Salina real estate brokerage is changing its name. According to Coldwell Banker APW, they have a new name, CENTRAL KANSAS REALTY.  The organization  retains the same trust, values, and expertise that has served Salina and central Kansas since 1983. For over 40 years they have served central Kansas and have been a full-service leader in ...

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Salina letter carriers on Saturday will join in a nationwide effort to help “Stamp Out Hunger”. This Saturday is the annual “Stamp Out Hunger ”Food Drive, a city-wide collection of non-perishable food held in partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the benefit of the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. “The “Stamp Out Hunger” Food ...

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Police are investigating a case in which tools were stolen from an auto repair shop. According to Salina Police, on Tuesday at about 8:30 AM, officers responded to a business burglary at Virg’s Auto Repair, 900 N. Santa Fe. Employees advised upon arrival at the business, they observed forced entry had been gained through the back of ...

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The Central Mall will remain closed until further notice as officials investigate a potential asbestos concern. Logan Jones with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Air tells KSAL News the agency received an inquiry regarding possible asbestos in the building. As a precaution, all operations inside the mall have been suspended until air ...

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Saline County Emergency Management is asking residents and business owners impacted by last week’s hail storm to report damage to homes, businesses, property, or income. These reports will help determine whether Saline County qualifies to pursue assistance for homes and small businesses experiencing uninsured loss, or significant economic injury. To do this, they need in identifying storm ...

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She started dancing in Salina when she was just a toddler. Now, for the second year in a row she's been selected to be a Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader. Vannetta Johnson will be a Chiefs Cheerleader for the upcoming 2026 season. The Chiefs announced the 2026 cheer squad Tuesday afternoon, and Vanetta is among those who will ...