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A couple of Salina schools have earned "All-Star High School" status from the Kansas Board of regents. According to USD 305, both Salina Central and Salina South  have been recognized for their efforts to expand college access and support students through the application process. The All Star High School program, launched in 2022, extends the Apply Kansas ...

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A Salina man is in custody and more arrests are anticipated after two groups of males tangled with the other on Sunday. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 19-year-old Jesus Nava was arrested along with a 17 and 16-year-old male in connection to fights that began in the parking lot of Poncho's Mexican Food ...

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The USD 305 School Board and NEA-Salina met for their second round of contract negotiations late last week for the 2026-2027 school year contract. According to the District, NEA-Salina made the following new proposals: The addition of $2000 to the base salary on the Certified Salary Schedule as well as the payment of step and movement ...

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This week is National Library Week. April 19th to 25th is a time to celebrate the essential role libraries and library staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year’s theme, “Find Your Joy,” invites local community memebers to explore what inspires them and discover it at their library. At Salina Public Library, National Library Week is ...

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A dam repair project is transitioning into a new phase,  and an area lake is beginning its seasonal fill. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced an extension to the major outlet channel repair project at Kanopolis Dam. The project will now include the placement of additional riprap downstream to increase erosion protection, with an ...

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The Kansas Department of Transportation will begin a project to upgrade lighting at the U.S. 81/K-106 interchange near the city of Minneapolis on Monday of this week. Project work will include removal and replacement of all four light towers along with installation of new wiring and a control unit. During construction, traffic impacts should be minimal. KDOT awarded ...

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Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been recognized as a High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier facility, reinforcing its commitment to improving maternal and infant health. The High 5 for Mom & Baby program, developed by the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, supports hospitals in implementing evidence-based practices that help mothers successfully initiate and continue ...

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What started as a fun social media page during the pandemic has now inspired a generation, and will culminate with an event that will be a snapshot in time at what used to be a sanctioned drag race strip in Salina. Shawn Jennings of Salina tells KSAL News he started the Salina Raceway Drag Racing Facebook ...

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The Kansas 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is actively exploring the potential transition of ownership of Rock Springs Ranch as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the financial position to support youth development across Kansas. According to the organization, a central priority in these conversations is identifying a partner who would consider a usage agreement, ...

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The Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center (Innovation Center) has promoted Maria Dahlquist to Workforce Development Specialist, a role in which she will now lead and oversee the organization’s entire workforce development portfolio. According to the organization, in her expanded position Dahlquist will guide strategic efforts focused on attracting, developing, and retaining a strong workforce across the 26-county ...

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Curtis Hawkinson has been named the new administrator at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.  He will begin duties May 18th. Hawkinson brings more than 28 years of health care leadership experience in rural settings and most recently served the past 19 years as CEO at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville. He led efforts to improve ...