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Ellsworth County Kids Wrestling Club is launching its $300,000 Building Campaign to construct a permanent, purpose-built wrestling training facility in downtown Ellsworth. According to the organization, the proposed facility will give ECKWC athletes a reliable, year-round home for training and competition, ending decades of dependence on borrowed and shared gym space. Planned for a vacant downtown ...

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Though it's been operational since this summer, a celebration was held at the Salina Regional Airport Thursday afternoon inside the newly competed terminal. The 10,000 square foot expanded terminal includes a new hold room, new TSA screening area, new baggage handling including a carousel, and drop off support/equipment areas. Salina Airport Authority Executive Director, Pieter Miller tells ...

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Salina's Paramount Bar will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Friday with an outdoor parking lot party featuring live music, food, and drinks. All are invited for an evening of performances, highlighted by Just Vinnie, Sunset Sinners and Paramount. The festivities will kick off with Just Vinnie performing from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by special guest Sunset ...

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Upwards of 200 people gathered Thursday afternoon in Salina to mee Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Adam Hamilton. The pastor turned politician hosted an event at Red Fern Booksellers. Hamilton began by explaining why he is running, and what his vision is   He said that he identifies as an "independent democrat", explaining that Washington has become ...

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A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on a Salina street. According to Salina Police, on Wednesday at 3:14 PM dispatch was contacted about a vehicle striking a pedestrian at the intersection of 9th St and Elm St.  Salina Police, Salina Fire and Paramedics responded. It was found that a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by ...

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First responders rescued a dog while fighting a fire at a home in rural Ottawa County. Officials tell KSAL News at approximately 7:50 a.m. Tuesday Ottawa County Fire District 4 responded to a reported residential structure fire Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke and fire showing through the roof of the residence. The first-arriving engine company made entry ...

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A driver was killed when two semis collided head on in a wrong way crash on a western Kansas highway. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Freightliner semi pulling a trailer was headed east in the westbound lane of US 54 Highway. It collided with an oncoming Peterbilt semi pulling a trailer. The driver of the ...

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A student from Schilling Elementary School is the winner of the 2026 Fire Safety Poster Contest. According to USD 305,  fourth grader Krishika Surendher Deepika created the winning poster.  Her winning poster will be showcased at local fire stations and in the hallway of Schilling Elementary.  Each year, the Salina Fire Department visits Salina Public Schools elementary ...

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Tickets are still available for a special event in Salina that integrates professional dance, music, and community workshops to support cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. The Arts & Healing Collective, in partnership with Theatre Salina and Salina Arts & Humanities, reminds the public that tickets are on sale now and workshop registration is still open for ...

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Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Adam Hamilton will host a campaign stop in Salina on Thursday. He will host an event beginning at 1:45 PM Red Fern Booksellers downtown. According to organizers, the event gives local residents a chance to meet Hamilton and discuss key issues facing Kansas as the Senate race enters its final weeks. Hamilton’s ...

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A former Salina middle school teacher who reached a plea agreement back in August to avoid a trial was sentenced Wednesday morning in Saline County District Court. Judge Amy Norton accepted a plea from Amanda Freeman back in early August prior to a trial beginning on charges which include: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Felony Furnishing ...