5 months ago
The Abilene Kansas History GeoTour, launched by Visit Abilene Kansas at the end of March is turning into  one of the most talked-about geocaching destinations in the Midwest. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau,  in just three months, nearly 300 geocachers from 24 states have completed the GeoTour, which leads visitors on a GPS-guided ...

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Abilene's four night Wild Bill Hickock Rodeo has crowned its champions. The rodeo associated with the Central Kansas Free Fair, each features around 500 professional cowboys and cowgirls who compete for prize money and a chance to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo.  The rodeo has been recognized as one of the top professional outdoor rodeos in ...

5 months ago
Rolling Hills Zoo continues to wow visitors with a wide variety of wildlife - and share unique opportunities to learn how the zoo ensures the health of its animals. Linda Henderson, Director of Development and Marketing joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a number of events coming up at the ...

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The 2025 Tri-Rivers Fair King and Queen were announced this week as events continue to ramp up during the tropical-inspired fair themed "Fairadise" Kyson Griffin with the Willing Workers 4-H group in Salina and Kiley Isaacson with Gypsum Valley 4-H are this year's King and Queen. 4-H is a non-profit organization that helps develop children and teens, ...

5 months ago
The Salina Police Department is warning the public about scammers that are impersonating SPD officials. According to Captain Jim Feldman, police have received reports of scam phone calls and texts impersonating the Salina Police Department and Salina Municipal Court. These scams threaten legal action and demand payment for missed court appearances or alleged unpaid fines. Police are reminding ...

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The city of Wichita is planning to spend millions of dollars on street maintenance. City leaders announced yesterday that nearly 16-million dollars will be spent on street maintenance by 2026. Mayor Lily Wu says construction is a sign of investment in infrastructure and listening to residents' concerns.

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Five teenagers are under arrest following a shooting in Newton. Police were called to an apartment complex in the 12-hundred-block of East Broadway on Wednesday and later found a teen boy suffering from gunshot wounds at another location. The teen was treated at a hospital and later arrested. The five boys, all age 17, face various charges ...

5 months ago
Salina Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who was caught on camera trying to break into multiple buildings. It's the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. Police say  Oon the evening of Sunday, July 6th, a person was observed in the area of the 600 block of Barney St. attempting ...

5 months ago
A parade down Santa Fe Thursday evening kicked off the fun and festivities of  a re-imagined  Tri-Rivers Fair. A crowd gathered to wave, cheer, and gather candy from the wide variety of colorful, and sometimes loud entries. Participants and bystanders enjoyed a pleasant evening of mild temperatures. Traditionally held during the first full week of August, ...

5 months ago
The longest rail-trail project in Kansas has been nominated to the Rails to Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) Hall of Fame. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks the Flint Hills Trail State Park has been nominated.  Since 2007, RTC’s Hall of Fame has honored America’s outstanding trails, recognized for their scenic value, use, amenities, historical ...

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Salina Regional Health Center has received recertification as a Primary Stroke Center from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). According to the hospital, the certification comes as validation of the hospital’s efforts to enhance stroke care for the region following a thorough verification process. Salina Regional first became certified as a Primary Stroke Center in 2017 ...