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A Kansas Catholic priest is one step closer to sainthood. Pope Francis has officially declared Father Emil Kapaun a Venerable. Two alleged miracles are credited to Kapaun, who died in a prisoner of war camp while serving as a chaplain in the Korean War. Kapaun, of Pilsen, Kansas, served as a chaplain with the 3rd Battalion, 8th ...

1 year ago
A Salina man was arrested after assaulting a child during a pick-up basketball game. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th a man assaulted an adolescent aged boy at the playground of Oakdale Elementary on 811 E. Iron. Allegedly, two boys aged 11 and one 12-year old boy were playing basketball with ...

1 year ago
Copper power cables valued over $8,000 were stolen from a diesel truck repair and service business. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News on Tuesday, February 25th Central Power Systems & Services on 1944B  N. 9th reported three spools of copper power cables were stolen. The theft occurred sometime between Friday, February 21st and yesterday. Each ...

1 year ago
One lane reopened on I-70 in Ellsworth County The Kansas Department of Transportation has recently reopened one lane of westbound I-70 between exit 219 at K-14 and exit 206 at K-232 in Ellsworth County. Both westbound lanes of I-70 were closed this morning due to a crash. Motorists should use extra caution in the area as minor ...

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Kansas lawmakers are considering expanding the state's STAR bond program. A Senate bill would allow for STAR bonds to be used to support shopping malls. STAR bonds use sales tax and revenue to repay cities in Kansas that issue them.

1 year ago
Salina is among a dozen Kansas Communities receiving state funding for revitalization projects. Specifically, Salina will receive $300,000 and provide a $20,000 match to support needed structural repairs for 12-14 homeowners who could not otherwise afford to make them. The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to ...

1 year ago
Starting Wednesday of this week, repairs will begin on Centennial Road, south of Crawford Street and Cloud Street, east of Centennial Road. According to the City of Salina, the concrete repair work will span the entire width of the roadway at each location. As a result, Centennial Road will be closed from Crawford Street to Republic ...

1 year ago
A presentation at the Eisenhower Presidential Library this week will focus on Atomic Veterans,  American soldiers and sailors who were exposed to atmospheric and underwater nuclear weapons tests. According to the organization, the public is invited to join the February Lunch & Learn program on Thursday, February 27, at 12 p.m. noon at the Eisenhower Presidential ...

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A full symphonic orchestra will offer three iconic masterworks in a free concert this weekend. According to Kansas Wesleyan University, the KWU Orchestra will perform Sunday afternoon. The program will open with “Finlandia,” one of Jean Sibelius’ most celebrated works. “Written as part of a political protest, it symbolizes Finnish nationalism and resistance against Russian oppression,” said ...

1 year ago
A multi-talented comedian who likes to "Git-R-Done" is coming to Salina. Larry the Cable Guy is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this summer. Larry the Cable Guy is a multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner, and one of the top comedians in the country. Known for his signature catchphrase, “Git-R-Done,” he continues to tour ...

1 year ago
A workplace death is under investigation in Sedgwick County. Emergency crews were called to Textron Aviation in the 9700 block of East Central yesterday on the report of an employee not breathing. The worker died, and Textron officials say they are working with law enforcement in response to the medical event.