1 year ago
The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is down just a bit this year. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the traditional ingredients in a holiday dinner will cost a little less this year. The agency sent out volunteer shoppers to calculate the cost of a typical Thanksgiving Day meal for ten people. According to the volunteer shoppers, ...

1 year ago
OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and OCCK OnDemand public transportation, will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for Thanksgiving. CityGo service will resume on Black Friday, November 29, 2024, with hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Peak routes will not be running. Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, ...

1 year ago
Thanksgiving can deliver a lot of deliciousness, although it can sometimes leave people sick. The USDA says about 48 million people get sick each year on Thanksgiving, usually from the turkey. The agency is putting out some safety protocols. When it comes to thawing, plan ahead as all meats, poultry, and fish should defrost in the fridge. ...

1 year ago
A generous donation from Exline Inc. is securing naming rights for one of the classrooms in Salina Area Technical College's state-of-the-art Industrial Maintenance and Automation (IMA) Building. According to the school, the new IMA Building will provide cutting-edge facilities for hands-on learning. Exline Inc.’s support underscores its commitment to workforce development and the advancement of technical ...

1 year ago
 The City of Solomon is excited to host its first-ever Community Christmas event this Saturday, November 30th. The event promises a day of holiday cheer, crafts, games, music, and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Thanks to the collaboration of local organizations, businesses, and volunteers, this festive event is free for all to enjoy. “We’ve wanted ...

1 year ago
The holiday season is here, and the Salina Salvation Army is preparing and adjusting its programs to continue to serve those in need. The agency will be hosting their annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, along with G.L. Huyett, Applebees, and The Salina Country Club. Things will be different again this year, though. According to the Salvation Army, ...

1 year ago
You may have learned from parents or grandparents, or even read in old recipes, to rinse meat before cooking. But Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said rinsing meat is an outdated practice that can create food safety problems. “This can lead to foodborne illness,” Blakeslee said. “Rinsing meat at home can lead to cross ...

1 year ago
Salina Police Officers arrested a man after he started a fire. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News, on Monday afternoon a man started a fire at 2925 South 9th Street, which was near the former Red Lobster restaurant. Police arrived after the Salina Fire Department extinguished the fire. Officers arrested 45-year old, Zachary Wallat without incident. ...

1 year ago
The Saline County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in locating a man with an outstanding warrant for a probation violation in McPherson County. Authorities are looking for 56-year-old Ronald E. Clayton who was last seen at the Sundowner West area Tuesday morning around 6:25am. Clayton is a white male, who is 5-foot-9, 180-pounds with brown ...

1 year ago
Thanksgiving travel is already underway, with AAA Kansas predicting that around 80 million people will venture at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday of this week and next Monday.  For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers. This year’s ...

1 year ago
A Mediterranean-style restaurant is closer to officially opening in downtown Salina. On Monday, city commissioners executed a transferee agreement from 1858 Properties and developers of Salina 2020 (an organization that revitalizes downtown Salina)  to construct Meddys Mediterranean restaurant on 304 S. Santa Fe in the future. The property initially was a Safelite auto glass repair business, ...