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It's a big weekend for holiday activities around the area. Abilene is set to celebrate a "Cowtown Christmas" this weekend. Everyone is invited to embrace the spirit of the season with a lineup of holiday events this weekend. From historic homes adorned with twinkling lights to the nostalgic charm of an old fashioned Christmas, there's no ...

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A new art exhibit titled "Hidden Figures" is on display at the Salina Public Library. The exhibit by local artist Cary Brinegar will be on display from December 6, 2024, to January 17, 2025. According to the Library, a public reception will be held on January 3, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the library ...

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In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season. Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. “Poinsettias do best with temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit,” Domenghini said. “Consistency is key, so ...

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The City of Salina Water Department is going through another change in its billing procedures, which will impact those who pay via mail. Beginning immediately bills need to be sent to a Wichita address. According to the City, starting immediately all water bill payments should be sent to: City of Salina PO Box 780208 Wichita, KS 67278 The change is ...

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Extracting unseen links in a DNA investigation to solve - previously unsolvable cases is the mission of a Texas company known as Othram. Dr.David Mittelman Chief Executive Officer of the forensic lab near Houston joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a recent Saline County investigation that involved skeletal remains. In the ...

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A woman who was trying to get her internet connection fixed was scammed by dialing a hoax number. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News, a 40-year old woman was experiencing issues with her Cox internet connection. She went online and called a customer service number she thought was linked to Cox. According to Captain ...

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That Jolly Old Elf will be landing at the Salina Regional Airport Saturday for a special event. Young and old alike can explore all things aviation at Candy Canes and Airplanes, and welcome Santa to Salina. The Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus hosts Candy Canes and Airplanes the first Saturday in December each year. The community ...

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An inmate has died inside a Kansas prison. According to the Kansas Department of Corrections,  33-year-old Chancellor Copenhaver was found unresponsive in his cell at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility  Wednesday morning. Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived but were unsuccessful. The cause of death is pending the results of an ...

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A man was killed in a farming accident. First responders were called to an area in rural Sedgwick County near Mulvane Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say a 70-year-old man was working on a piece of farm machinery when equipment collapsed on him. The victim died at the scene from his injuries. The incident is under investigation.

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A person found deceased on a high school football field is believed to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to the Ellis Police Department, on Monday of this week the agency received a request for a welfare check. The person of concern was located by an officer, deceased from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound ...

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A disturbance at an apartment complex leads to the arrest of a Salina woman. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 53-year-old Patania Sumners was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon after she had a physical altercation with the cleaning woman. Police say around 3pm, a 39-year-old female was cleaning Sumners apartment at President's Place ...