2 months ago
A man who allegedly threatened to shoot everyone at a downtown Salina restaurant is behind bars. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 26-year-old Shane C. Chaca was arrested on Friday after an incident inside Spicoli's Toasted Subs at 117 North Santa Fe. Police say Chaca entered the sub shop around 8:45pm and began shouting that ...

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Murder mysteries, USO Shows, and even a game show will return to the Smoky Valley Limited dinner train this season. According to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, they have contracted with Incahoots Entertainment of Lawrence for a total of nine productions this season. Erin Fox and John Robison are returning to the rails with six murder ...

2 months ago
Wind gusting over 70-miles-per-hour caused issues across Kansas Sunday. There were reports of downed limbs, downed power lines, and even roof damage in some areas. The wind is also blamed for causing two separate crashes involving semis along Interstate 70. Breezy and chilly weather looks to continue through Monday. Well above average temperatures climbing into the 80s to ...

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A woman is dead following a house fire in Newton. The fire broke out yesterday morning in the 500-block of West Fourth Street. Crews found the woman dead inside the burning home. The victim has been identified as 74-year-old Susan Taylor, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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A Salina Family who takes pride in raising top-quality Wagyu beef with care is taking a leap of faith, and is opening their first brick and mortar store. Howard Wagyu is planning a grand opening this coming Saturday, March 21st. Jim Howard and his family, including his wife Ashley and their children Nora, Wyatt, and Nash ...

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The Salina Family YMCA is again partnering with the Walk Kansas effort by offering free day passes to participants. Walk Kansas is a health initiative through K-State Research and Extension which encourages individuals and teams to commit to regular physical activity over an eight-week period. The program promotes walking, strength training, and overall well-being. The program runs ...

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College students will have the opportunity this summer to experience what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy. The Collegiate Law program is hosted by the Patrol and will be held from May 18 – 22, 2026, at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy. The Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy gives ...

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The Salina Senior Center is among organizations in 50 Kansas communities receiving funding via the Kansas Department of Commerce's Community Development Block Grant Program. The Salina Senior Center is receiving  $712,460, and with a $225,000 match, is getting a total of $937,460. The funding will pay for a new roof, and replacement and expansion of the ...

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The Salina Art Center invites the community to turn up the heat for a brand-new culinary competition and fundraiser. According to the agency, "Appetite for Art: Kansas Home Cook Showdown" will happen April 18th from 4–6 PM. This lively, flavor-filled event will crown Kansas’s first-ever Golden Spatula Champion while raising funds to support the Art Center’s exhibitions, ...

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Communities across Dickinson County were recognized during the Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Award Ceremony held March 11, 2026, in Topeka, where recipients from across the state were honored for projects funded through the 2025 grant cycle. Projects in Chapman, Enterprise, Herington and Dickinson County received funding through the program, supporting improvements ...

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Building on years of record philanthropic support and tremendous enrollment growth, Kansas Wesleyan is launching Phase 4 of the Power of AND Campaign, continuing a comprehensive effort to advance the university’s mission and invest in the next generation of Coyotes. According to the school, the goal of the campaign is to raise $13 million by the ...