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The Salina Area United Way's 2020-2021 campaign is off and running after the organization's hybrid-launch on Tuesday. The live-streamed event tagged as “Building Bridges: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow” featured interviews with agency leaders who have not only felt the impact of a down economy, but the lift from some well timed financial grants. Elaine Edwards, Executive Director ...

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A Wichita man who was caught in Salina following a robbery in Newton has pleaded guilty to federal charges. According to U.S. Attorney Stephen McCallister’s office, 25-year-old Jorge Correa,  pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. In his plea, Correa admitted that on Feb. 4, 2020, he and two co-defendants robbed the EZ Trip at 100 S. Main ...

5 years ago
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 92 schools, including three in Salina,  as recipients of the 2019 Challenge Awards. According to USD 305 Cottonwood, Oakdale and Sunset elementary schools all received the honor. The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in ...

5 years ago
Three new COVID-19 case have been confirmed at three Salina elementary schools. According to USD 305’s COVID-19 incidents page, new case were confirmed Tuesday at Heusner, Stewart, and Meadowlark Ridge Elementary Schools. The cases at Stewart and Heusner are the first at those schools, while the case at Meadowlark is the third at that school. Overall, there ...

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A driver was transported to the hospital Tuesday morning following a singe-vehicle crash. The crash happened at the intersection of Ohio Street and Elmhurst Blvd. Salina Police Officer Brent Rupert told KSAL News at the scene a car was headed east at a high rate of speed on Elmhurst. As it approached Ohio the driver ran ...

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A Salina man is killed in a vehicle vs pedestrian accident near Oakdale Park on Monday afternoon. Salina Police Capt. Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that 91-year-old James Price, Salina, sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a car in the 600 block of Oakdale Dr. The accident happened at 4:33 p.m. Monday. A 2015 GMC Acadia, ...

5 years ago
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is blaming lawmakers for the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly noted that 34 other states have a statewide mask mandate, but Kansas has a "patchwork" of coronavirus regulations with each county deciding on their response. The Kansas Legislature approved a bill this past June that stripped the governor of her ability ...

5 years ago
When the Smoky Hill Museum reopens to the public next week  visitors will be able to see the new exhibit The 1950s Part 2: Beyond the American Dream. According to the museum, The 1950s Part 2: Beyond the American Dream looks at the vein of fear that was creeping into the minds of Americans. This might ...

5 years ago
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that, in order to increase civic engagement among young people and boost statewide voter turnout, she has signed a proclamation declaring today, Tuesday, September 22, as National Voter Registration Day in Kansas. “Opportunities for in-person voting registration are among the many normal routines that have become more difficult as a result ...

5 years ago
There are 30 new COVID-19 cases in Saline County and 2 new deaths. According to the Saline County Health Department, along with two additional COVID-19 deaths in the community, hospitalizations are on the rise with Salina Regional Health Center reporting they have 9 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The new numbers Monday indicate 30 new positive COVID-19 cases, with ...

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Salina Art Center will host “May Our Voices Ring True,” an event with Huascar Medina, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 7pm at the Salina Art Center. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the Art Center at 785.827.1431 for more information. The program is made ...