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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation arrested a Central Kansas Community Corrections employee for allegedly forging legal documents and judicial signatures in two Kansas counties. According to the KBI, on September 5 th, 2023, they were requested to investigate forgery of court documents submitted in Barton County and Rice County. The employee, identified as 35-year-old Katie Hales ...

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The 145th performance of Handel's Messiah this weekend at Bethany College will be the second lap around track for Director, Dr. Troy Robertson. The Director of Choral Activities joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a preview of the celebration in Lindsborg that he's helping to shape in only his second year on campus. Robertson ...

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A Salina man is in custody after an argument took a violent turn. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 21-year-old Damien Anderson was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly stabbing an 18-year-old male acquaintance. Police say the disagreement began around 1am in a house in the 800 block of W. Prescott. Several witnesses told investigators ...

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The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s dinner train, the Smoky Valley Limited, is establishing a new tradition for high school students seeking a location for prom night dining. According to the Railroad,  on Saturday, April 18th, the first “Prom Night Special”  will make a run, offering an elegant dinner before students head off for their 2026 ...

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Salina Arts and Humanities invites all community members to provide input for the development of a new cultural assessment and strategic plan that will guide the City’s arts and culture for a new era. According to the agency, you can learn more about and help shape "The Big Picture: Salina’s Cultural Strategic Plan" at an upcoming ...

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Community members are invited to gather on Saturday in Salina for a full day of action. The Committed Kansas Activists organization will host a "No Kings Day of Action" event from 11:00 AM till 8:00 PM at Jerry Ivey Park. According to the organization, it will be a powerful day of action calling for justice, accountability, and ...

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A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Salina man with creating child sexual abuse materials. According to the US Department of Justice,  the former high school wrestling coach was initially charged through complaint on three criminal counts then prosecutors pursued an additional count at indictment after the discovery of a fourth alleged victim. According to court ...

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He's the center of attention at Rollings Hills Zoo right now, and his name is inspired by the center of the Kansas City Chiefs. Rolling Hills Zoo is kicking things into championship gear with the official introduction of its newest and most adorable, MVP. Creed is a young rhino calf already winning over fans across ...

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The technology of today's farm equipment would have looked like a Buck Rogers' comic book tale to the grandpas and grandmas of today's producers. K-State Extension Agent Cade Rensink joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra and says the advanced technology has turned the tractor cab into a new office space for farmers. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cade-R-on-tech.mp3"][/audio]   Rensink says ...

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An arrest has been made in connection with the death of a man following a party in rural McPherson County back on January 31st. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Monday evening 18-year-old Daniel T. Hawkinson of McPherson was arrested at the McPherson County Sheriff’s Office. The case stems from the death of 19-year-old Joshua Soden ...

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Authorities are investigating a structure fire that killed a number of show horses and dogs in Saline County. According to Undersheriff Brent Melander with the Saline County Sheriff's Office, five show horses and four dogs were killed in a Monday night fire that destroyed a horse barn located in the 3000 block of South Burma Road. Deputies ...