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The number of tourists in Kansas exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2023. In 2023, an estimated 37.9 million people visited the state, a 4% increase from the year before, according to an August economic impact report for the Kansas Tourism Division, the state’s tourism arm under the Department of Commerce. Visitor volumes had ...

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Some of the best pilots in the world are in Salina this week competing in the 2024 U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, and are putting on a show in the sky to the amazement of those watching from the ground. Salina resident Efrain Martinez was one of the many spectators who were astonished. He tells KSAL News ...

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The Salina Education Foundation (SEF) is providing a "LIFT " to some aspiring teachers. Executive Director Kate Lindsay tells KSAL News, she loves to help teachers and students with the LIFT program. "As a former teacher, I love to help other teachers and I just think it's a cool program" said Lindsay The LIFT program provides up ...

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A rural Saline County homeowner's quick action saves an outbuilding after a wood-burning stove ignited it. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News, Tuesday afternoon authorities arrived to 7600 E North after a report of a building that was on fire. Soldan said there was a wood-burning stove that was in a detached shed on ...

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Traditionally, the percussionist in a symphony orchestra can be found at the back of the stage, providing support to the violins, violas, cellos, standup basses and wind instruments. But for the Salina Symphony’s 2024-2025 season opening “Fantastique” concert, percussionist Hannah Applequist will take center stage for a percussion-based concerto called “The Soaring Souls.” It’s a challenge she ...

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Kansas agencies are sending a team to Florida to help with storm response efforts. A Type One Swift Water Search and Rescue Team left for Florida last night. The task force will help with response to Tropical Storm Helene until October 8th. The storm is expected to become a hurricane today, and would be the fourth hurricane to ...

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A Wichita daycare operator is charged with child abuse. Twenty-nine-year-old Ija Hall was charged after a child living in her home was found with second-degree burns on September 5th, and two other children were found with bruises and scratches on September 6th. Authorities say Hall admitted to smacking one of the children and making a child sit ...

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A Texas man is injured following a crash in Pratt. The Kansas Highway Patrol says Brandon Stegman was traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. Highway 51 near K-61 on Monday night when lost control of his vehicle, struck a curb, overturned and came to rest against an illegally parked semi. Stegman was taken to ...

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Salina City Commissioners this week adopted changes on managing drug overdoses. Laws regarding animal cruelty were discussed as well. On Monday, City Prosecutor Brad Sutton presented to city commissioners ordinances that were published by the 2024 Uniform Public Offense Code. The code is modeled after the state criminal code and serves as the primary criminal ordinance ...

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Salina Art Center has three new exhibitions opening this week. According to the organization, three dynamic exhibitions all open on Wednesday. The include: Ann Resnick | Tell Me What You Think of Me, Part One: Something to Divine (West Gallery) bARBER | Smile, porque nos pasó (South Gallery) James Kinser & Niki Grangruth | Muse (East ...

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Attendees at the Sunflower Health Fair were informed, serviced, and fed. On Tuesday, the Tony's Pizza Event Center hosted one of the biggest health and wellness inspired events for seniors. Every year the Sunflower Fair is held in Salina to benefit senior living. North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging’s Meal Supervisor Linda Semple tells KSAL News, ...