4 weeks ago
The Salina Area United Way’s popular free tax preparation program which began in February is winding down. Tax season is coming to a close, and so is our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. According to the United Way, the last intake day for free tax preparation is Wednesday, April 8 at the McKenzie Center, 308 W. ...

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Salina South High School is excited to announce the hiring of Marty Wendel as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach of the Cougars, pending board approval. After completing his collegiate career at Colby Community College in 2012 and Fort Hays State University in 2015, where he played for long-time FHSU Head Coach Mark Johnson, Coach Wendel ...

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The idea began with a conversation between two neighbors, and continued today on KSAL Radio as Dr. Greg Nichols, President Salina Area Technical College and Bill Clark, President and CEO of St. Francis Ministries revealed a plan to help students and the community. The big idea - Salina Area Tech purchases the St. Francis campus to ...

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A high-speed chase ends with an arrest after a driver rams a Salina Police cruiser. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 27-year-old Devin Murrell of New Cambria was taken into custody early Wednesday morning following a vehicle chase and foot pursuit. Police say around 2:30am, an officer on patrol attempted to make a traffic stop ...

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The Salina Public Library invites the community to participate in Salina Reads, a citywide series of events designed to strengthen community connections by widening perspectives and deepening understanding through literature, shared experiences, and conversation. This year’s featured title is “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” by Mary Roach. Known for her humor and curiosity, Roach explores the ...

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Nearly 100 hay bales are destroyed following a grass fire in Barton County. The fire broke out Monday evening near Southeast 60th Avenue and Southeast 30th Road. The Great Bend Fire Department and Ellinwood Fire Department worked to contain the fire and put out any hot spots. No injuries were reported.

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The body of a woman is recovered from the Republican River in Geary County. Deputies responded on Sunday evening to the report of a body in the river west of North Washington Street. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Ashley Hatcher, was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say there are no signs of foul play.

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Some might think Salina already sports an enviable highlight reel for a town of 45,000-plus. But there’s a bigger show ahead. What's celebrated now: Commercial flights depart daily from Salina Regional Airport to three major Middle American hubs. The two-mile runway is adjacent to a huge complex where more frozen pizzas are produced in one spot than anywhere ...

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A Salina organization is among three non-profits which have been selected to received funding via Evergy's Good Hometown Grants program. According to the energy provider, he three non-profit organizations will receive up to $10,000 to support a new or expanded project or program focused on providing basic needs to the community.     ICT Food Rescue, Wichita, Kan. – The ...

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The Kansas Department of Transportation has begun a bridge repair on K-18 in Ottawa County. The bridge is located about 4 miles east of K-106 over Antelope Creek. According to the agency, during bridge repair, temporary traffic signals will direct one lane of traffic through construction at a reduced speed. Motorists should anticipate delays of up ...

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Kansas farmers may be cutting wheat before the end of May in parts of the state. Justin Gilpin, CEO at Kansas Wheat joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra and says the crop is progressing rapidly near Wichita. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Gilpin-on-Wheat.mp3"][/audio]   Gilpin is hoping the forecast for rain this week will bring a needed boost to the winter ...