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The Salina community will come together this Saturday as Interim HealthCare and Hospice hosts its 5th Annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who have served in the military. The event will take place on Saturday, kicking off at 9:00 AM along Santa Fe Avenue, from Elm Street to South Street. Musical honors for the event will ...

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A large crowd gathered at the Salina-Saline County War Memorial in Sunset Park on Wednesday morning to honor and remember military veterans from all eras. The Wednesday morning ceremony featured the dedication of a new monument honoring United States Navy submariners, adding a lasting tribute to the sailors of the "Silent Service" within the park's memorial ...

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The lengthy legal fight over the Cozy Inn’s flying-saucer burger mural has reached its conclusion, following the ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Now, the City of Salina preparing to overhaul its local sign code. Sam MacRoberts, General Counsel and Litigation Director for the Kansas Justice Institute, joined the KSAL Morning ...

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The Board of Directors for Child Advocacy and Parenting Services (CAPS) has officially launched a search for a new executive director following the resignation of Paul Forrester. Forrester, who has served as executive director since December 2023, has submitted his resignation to pursue other opportunities in 2027. According to the board, Forrester intends to remain in ...

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President Donald Trump nominated former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Colyer, 66, campaigned for governor this year but chose not to file as a candidate in June. His departure from the campaign created an easier path for Trump-endorsed Senate President Ty Masterson to win the Republican Party’s ...

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A New Mexico man was killed in a head on crash involving an SUV and a semi in Southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 86-year-old Bruce Greenfield from La Cruces, New Mexico, was driving a Toyota RAV 4 on US 54 Highway. He went left of center and collided head on with an oncoming ...

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Two people were killed in a two-vehicle head on crash on Interstate 70 late Tuesday morning. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Michela Brown from Abilene was driving a Ford Explorer headed east on I 70. She exited the road, crossed the median, and crashed head-on into an oncoming Hyundai Kona in the westbound lanes. Brown ...

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A  black granite monument honoring United States Navy submariners has been placed at the Saline County–Salina War Memorial inside Sunset Park, and is set for formal dedication during this year's Veterans Day ceremonies on Wednesday.  Erected by the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. USS Dorado Base, the two-sided memorial pays homage to all who have ...

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A project to replace an aging water main in a Salina neighborhood is progressing. Dover Drive is closed to thru traffic between S Broadway Blvd and Vassar Dr. and pavement will be removed to replace the water main. Water quality became a key issue back in June after concerns were visually brought to the attention of Salina ...

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Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan presented Investigator Brandon Mosher with a Certificate of Appreciation signed by FBI Director Kashyap P. Patel in recognition of his pivotal work on a sweeping federal fraud investigation. The multi-state case began with local victims in Saline County who were bilked out of  over $120,00.  Investigator Mosher's investigative efforts uncovered a ...

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Salina Public Schools is planning another "Building Bridges" event this week. According to the District, Building Bridges is a free, come-and-go event that brings together community members, local businesses, industry partners, families, students and educators to explore, discuss and celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE). The event highlights the vital role CTE plays in supporting postsecondary ...