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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 ...

2 weeks ago
The Friends of the Salina Public Library are proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Joe McKenzie Youth Scholarships. Named in honor of former Library Director Joe McKenzie, who retired in 2017 after 40 years of dedicated service, the scholarships recognize high school seniors who have volunteered in the library’s Youth Services department and ...

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Salina Regional Health Center's commitment to improving infant and maternal health has been recognized. According to the hospital, the are part of the High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier program. The program  is developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. "Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for ...