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Collection locations have been established as part of a Salina Area United Way effort to help provide essentials to those who are struggling because of the government shutdown. Due to the recent government shutdown, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits have been paused — leaving many Salina families without the support they rely on to afford ...

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Coming up Thursday at the Smoky Hill Museum, historian and author Bonnie Davies will remove the veil and help Salinans discover the amazing life of Mary Bickerdyke. Davies joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra to unlock some of the stories and secrets of a woman who was beloved by hundreds of Civil War soldiers ...

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Kansas House Speaker Dan Hawkins acknowledged Tuesday that he didn’t gather enough support from his Republican caucus to force a special session on Friday as planned. Hawkins and Senate President Ty Masterson have worked for the past two months to get two-thirds of both chambers to sign a petition for a special session, where they could ...

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One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash that happened as a car was exiting Interstate 135 into Salina. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Tashayla Francois of Salina was driving a Honda Accord exiting I 135. At the stop sign at Schilling Road she pulled out and was struck by a Buick Encore. Francois was ...

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The city of Hutchinson is temporarily suspending water service disconnections for late payments. City officials announced yesterday that uncertainty due to the federal government shutdown may be causing financial strain for some residents. Any resident experiencing financial difficulties is encouraged to contact the City of Hutchinson Utility Billing Office to discuss payment arrangements.   Photo via City of Hutchinson ...

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Salina voters Tuesday elected a couple of incumbent city commissioners to new four-year-terms, and a new a city commissioner to a two-year-term. Commissioner Dr. Trent Davis received the most votes, followed by Mayor Greg Lenkiewicz. Each will get a new four-year-term. Dr. Davis has been a Salina City Commissioner since 2014, while this will be Lenkiewicz's second ...

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Salina Election Unofficial Final Results Salina City Commission - 27 of 27 precincts reporting Keith Cooper - 2,466 Trent W Davis - 3,156 Randall R Hardy - 2,560 Johnnie A (JAK) Keller -2,079 Dean Klenda - 980 Greg Lenkiewicz - 2,875 Bill Longbine - 2,370 John C Price - 672 Doug Rempp - 2,709   Salina USD 305  34 of 34 precincts reporting Amy Freelove - 4, 206 Gabe ...

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The African Children’s Choir is marking over four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope. As they embark on a tour of more than 100 cities, the Choir will continue to captivate audiences with their heartwarming performances with a show that blends traditional hymns and African cultural sounds, while sharing stories ...

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Fifty races across America has one man checking off his 46th of 50 stars when he runs in the Salina Crossroads Marathon on Saturday. Race organizer Chris Lehecka joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the growing popularity of the four-year-old race that continues to attract athletes from all over globe. Lehecka ...

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A man from Ogallah, Kansas was transported to the hospital after a medical emergency led to a single vehicle crash in Saline County. Captain Jim Hughes with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News that 69-year-old Darryl Steckline was driving a 2023 Ford F150 southbound on Niles Road Monday when he suffered a medical emergency ...

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The 2025 Flint Hills Military History Symposium offers students, faculty and military scholars an opportunity to explore leadership in warfare through historical and contemporary perspectives. Presented by the Kansas State University Department of History in partnership with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, the symposium's theme is "Leadership and War — The Art and Science of ...