2 months ago
Salina Police have released the name of a man who was found deceased last month in a wooded area behind the Salina YMCA, 570 YMCA Drive. An autopsy revealed that 60-year-old Shane T. Duffy died of a heart attack and was found by a passerby a few days later on November 20th. There was no sign ...

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Two people with Kansas ties are under arrest in connection with a nationwide crackdown on child sex predators. Forty-six-year-old Diana Brown of Topeka was indicted on four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, possession and production of child pornography. Twenty-five-year-old Reese Connor Pack, formerly of Ottawa, was arrested on a fugitive warrant after being previously indicted ...

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In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, a chance to relax, laugh and connect may just be sitting on the family’s shelf or inside a drawer. “Incorporating board games into holiday celebrations not only enhances the festivities, but also builds a foundation of family values, mental well-being and lasting connections,” said Elizabeth Brunscheen-Cartegena, a ...

2 months ago
Powerball could deliver the ultimate life-changing prize this Christmas Eve. No ticket matched all six numbers drawn last night, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $1.70 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $781.3 million. Wednesday’s jackpot ranks as the fourth largest in Powerball history and among any U.S. lottery ...

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Salina City Commissioners Monday denied a request to reduce landfill fees for debris from a demolished hotel. A reduction in the Salina Landfill disposal fee applicable to demolition debris currently located on the former Ambassador Hotel site, from the $96-per-ton rate for loads consisting primarily of rock, concrete, or masonry to the standard $48-per-ton secured waste ...

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Salina City Commissioners paved the way  for a funding mechanism which would help fund a proposed new hotel and parking garage in downtown Salina. The downtown project, which was unveiled back in September, includes a new Springhill Suites by Marriott Hotel and parking garage. It would be located on S 7th Street where a public parking ...

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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 ...

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The Kansas City Chiefs are moving to Kansas. The team has entered into an agreement with the State of Kansas to host Chiefs football beginning with the 2031 NFL season. Governor Laura Kelly and Chiefs owner Clark Hunt made the announcement Monday afternoon. Hunt's announcement reads in part: "Today we are excited to take another momentous step for ...

2 months ago
The Salina Family YMCA has been on a two-year journey to achieve the highest industry standards in keeping kids and adults safe. Marti Higdon Sr. Director Youth Development at Salina's Y joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the process that helped earn the facility the Praesidium Accreditation® award. Higdon said ...

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Three Salina teens are facing charges for allegedly stealing a car Saturday morning. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, the owner of a 2006 Kia Amanti called authorities to report his car was stolen from the 300 block of Russell Ave. after he had left the keys in the vehicle. Police used their tag reader system to ...

2 months ago
Police are investigating a distract and grab theft at a Salina store. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that on Sunday afternoon around 4pm, a group of two men and two women worked in concert to steal over $10,000 in cash from El Planeta Mexican Store on South Ohio. Police say the two men and a ...