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In the movies, many sequels just don’t live up to the originals. But where holiday foods are concerned, many people actually look forward to follow-up meals, says Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “Leftovers are a great option for a quick lunch or dinner,” said Blakeslee, who also is coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response Center for ...

12 months ago
For the sixth year in a row, the largest prepared Thanksgiving meal in Salina was the same, but different. Volunteers cooked and sliced up 70 turkeys, which were part of about 900 meals handed out Wednesday evening. What was the same was the Salina Salvation Army, partnering with  organizations including Spangles, the GL Huyett company of ...

12 months ago
When it comes to interesting facts about the Thanksgiving holiday, it's a virtual horn of plenty. What some of us call Turkey Day didn't become a national holiday until 1863. Just weeks before President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, he proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving. It wasn't until ...

12 months ago
Veterinarians say pet owners should double-check before sharing any holiday leftovers with their furry friends this Thanksgiving. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals released a list this week of common Thanksgiving foods that are generally safe to share with pets. Check out the following tips for a fulfilling Thanksgiving that your pets can enjoy, ...

12 months ago
Early weather forecasts from different weather services are showing the possibility of inclement winter weather impacting parts of Kansas as well as several northern and western states this holiday weekend. If inclement weather does impact the highways, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is ready to treat roadways as needed. According to the agency, KDOT employees have ...

12 months ago
The holiday season can be a great time for family and friends to gather, and Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said following proper food safety steps will keep uninvited guests – like foodborne bacteria – from joining the party. “The basics of cook, chill, clean and separate should guide your meal preparation, serving and ...

12 months ago
There will be no traditional Thanksgiving break this week for Salina Central's football team. But ask the Mustangs if they mind spending their free time on the practice field and they wouldn't have it any other way. "I've always wanted to practice during Thanksgiving break," said junior quarterback Griffin Hall. "It's a pretty cool thing." Cool because it ...

12 months ago
On their methodical run through the regular season and then four straight Class 2A playoff games, the Southeast of Saline Trojans never hid from their ultimate end goal. Neither did they take their eye off the ball. Winning one state football championship is hard enough, but trying to back it up with another is a whole new ...

12 months ago
A truck driver was hurt in a single vehicle crash early Tuesday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 45-year-old Scott Graverholt from  Bellevue, Nebraska, was driving a Kenworth semi headed south on K 15 Highway.   He crossed the center line and entered a ditch. The semi stuck a cattle fence and traveled along the inside of ...

12 months ago
Thanksgiving travel is underway, with AAA Kansas predicting 879,299 Kansans to travel 50 miles or more from home during the holiday travel period Tuesday November 25the through the holiday weekend.  That's an increase of 1.8% from 2024. Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel, and according to AAA travel projections, this year is no exception ...

12 months ago
Law enforcement across Kansas are out in greater numbers. The annual Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic safety campaign began on Saturday and goes through the holiday weekend. Law enforcement across the state including the Salina Police Department, the Saline County Sheriff's Office, and the Kansas Highway Patrol  stress the importance of seat belts. Drivers can expect to ...