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Growing up in Salina as a student of dance instructor Peggy Simms, Alison Hiatt participated in several of the Salina Symphony’s annual Christmas Festival concerts, where she performed in ensemble numbers such as “March of the Wooden Soldiers.” After graduating from Salina Central High School in 2001, Hiatt minored in dance at the University of Kansas. ...

1 year ago
Salina Police are asking for the public's help in solving a couple of crimes. On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at about 3:15 AM, a subject living in the 1000 block of N. 9th, Salina, KS, reported hearing a noise in his living room. When he went to investigate the noise he observed a male approximately 6’1” with ...

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The largest marathon in Kansas will take over the streets of Salina Saturday morning. Over 5,000 runners from all 50 states and at least 6 foreign countries will lace up their shoes, and run in and around Salina. Organizers say they would like to thank the community for all of your support of this year's Salina ...

1 year ago
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment  has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. The advisory was issued Tuesday because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of pressure in the distribution system. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result ...

1 year ago
A Salina non-profit organization has launched a volunteer platform which will empower community members to easily find and engage with organizations that are actively seeking support. Salina Area United Way (SAUW) has announced the launch of "United Volunteers", a new platform designed to connect community members with local volunteer opportunities. SAUW recognized a need to adapt ...

1 year ago
Kansas State University is continuing community visits across the state and will spend Nov. 13-20 visiting several counties in central Kansas including Saline County. The full list of counties includes: Saline Lincoln Mitchell Ellis Barton According to K-State, the commitment to integrating engagement across all it does is central to the university's mission as a next-generation land-grant ...

1 year ago
 In a development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. According to FHSU, this innovative program is designed to meet the needs of students who seek a flexible educational path, making it ...

1 year ago
Ready to find information and inspiration for starting - and growing your own business? The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce and Create Campaign announce the upcoming Salina Create Campaign Business Forum, scheduled for November 9. This event is designed to empower diverse entrepreneurs and provide them with the tools and resources needed to launch and grow ...

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A woman was covered in blood, after a man harmed her in a motel room. Salina Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News Wednesday afternoon authorities received a call from an O'Reilly Auto Parts employee in the 400 block of S. Broadway. The employee stated someone "covered in blood" walked in their store requesting them to ...

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A woman was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash. Salina Police Sgt. Matt Gawith tells KSAL News, yesterday a 2015 Jeep Cherokee driven by 49-year old Margaret Alcorn from Ramona, was heading westbound on Cloud St. Alcorn was making a turn to go southbound on Broadway, but failed to yield. Alcorn then, collided with a 2015 Chevy Silverado ...

1 year ago
The Oklahoma Chief Medical Examiner is releasing a summary report for the murders of two Kansas women. The report says Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley's probable cause of death was multiple sharp force trauma. Butler and Kelley were last seen March 30th heading to pick up Butler's children, but the women were later found stabbed to death ...