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Sports and music have always been part of the mix at Kansas Wesleyan University. According to KWU's President Matt Thompson, it's often the gateway for students to make their commitment to campus. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/kw-prez.mp3"][/audio]   Dr. Thompson became KWU's 19th President in 2013 and set two goals: build a new sports complex and increase enrollment to 1,000 students. As campus ...

2 years ago
A woman's iPhone was stolen by a man after he broke into her house. Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News, August 31st a 3rd party reported to police their family member told them their house was broken into on 1900 Hageman Ave. A 39-year old woman was spending time with a male friend at ...

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A man overcooks his food in a hotel room and then threatens people with a metal pipe after being told to leave. Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News on September 1st, a man from Missouri was staying at the Sleep Inn on 1820 W Crawford. He was awakened by a fire alarm on his ...

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A Salina man was taken into custody for allegedly stealing snacks and cash. Salina Police Captain James Feldman tells KSAL News, Tuesday morning two city custodial employees for the Police Department reported to authorities about their car being broken into. The custodians arrived at 1:30 am for their cleaning duties and finished an hour later noticing ...

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Salina Family Healthcare Center's mobile "Healthcare on Wheels"  vehicle is offering its services at Salina USD 305 schools. USD 305 Superintendent Linn Exline tells KSAL News the medical unit will be at Schilling Elementary offering medical services through the month of September. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lynn-exline.mp3"][/audio]   Exline says the medical unit will be at Schilling Elementary School every Monday from ...

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 Trent Stine still isn't sure if it's possible to have a bad day at Kansas State University. The facilities, the campus, the people — everyone and everything has always felt so inviting at K-State, the junior said, even since before he applied for admission. "I had a community here since I got here, before I was even ...

2 years ago
A Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper and an Abilene business helped a stranded church group make it back home to Salina. According to the agency, Trooper Lane Mullins encountered a situation that reminds us all of the importance of being prepared. At 8:17 Monday morning he pulled up to a bus stranded in the median at the ...

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Scientist and stargazers worldwide are watching for a distant explosion in the heavens this fall. Harry S. Truman was in the White House the last time this celestial event occurred  - the Blaze Star appeared in 1946 after a white dwarf star pulled in the solar material from a neighboring red giant. The result was an explosion ...

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A Fall Repair Cafe is planned later this week. Need a quick fix for a broken item? Skilled volunteers are ready to help. From electrical repairs and flat tires on bikes, to jewelry mending, sewing projects, book binding, and small woodworking tasks, they have got you covered. Kids are invited to bring their broken crayons to be ...

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A premiere fund raising event is planned for later this month to benefit an organization which helps those dealing with childhood cancer. According to the Love, Chloe Foundation, the Gold Ribbon Golf & Gala in its 7th year continues to grow and attract participants eager to support childhood cancer families. According to the organization, the festivities begin ...

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A film showing this week at the Salina Art Center Cinema will feature a discussion with Rolling Hills Zoo. "My Penguin Friend" is showing through Wednesday. David Cooper from the Art Center Cinema writes: The bond between humans and animals is surefire storytelling magic. Themes like loyalty, compassion, and friendship are universally appreciated, which is why movies such ...