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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will be in Salina on Thursday, to honor a Salina based company with worldwide impact. Geoprobe, President Tom Omli joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at how his company earned the honor of being named the 2025 Exporter of the Year. Omli says the success story traces ...

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Nine communities. One incredible summer. $2,000 in cash prizes up for grabs. This summer, Dickinson County businesses have a chance to do something that's never been done here before — compete for real cash prizes by decorating their storefronts in patriotic pride, while the whole community shows up to cheer them on. Driving Dickinson County is proud ...

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Tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children began an investigation which ended with the arrest of a Dickinson County man in Iowa. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, in January they received tips which led to the execution of a search warrant on February 11th at a home in the 200 Block ...

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A crash involving two semis on Interstate 70 sent both driver to the hospital Tuesday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Kenworth and Freightliner were both headed west. The Freightliner slowed in the left lane for a vehicle on fire on the right shoulder. After slowing down, the Freightliner was struck in the rear ...

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The Friends of the River Foundation is publicly kicking off its Let it Flow Smoky Hill River Renewal Campaign. According to the organization, the silent phase of the campaign was initiated in late Fall 2025 and has secured $8.1 million in gifts and pledges to date. Additional charitable support is needed for the City’s more than ...

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Negotiations are underway at the Salina USD 305 School District for a new teacher contract. According to the district, the USD 305 School Board and NEA-Salina met for their first round of contract negotiations for the 2026-2027 school year. The teams agreed to the ground rules and presented the following proposals: NEA-Salina Proposals: Changes to the blackout ...

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 Kansas Wesleyan marked the start of its latest fundraising efforts in style Saturday at its third Scholarship Gala. According to KWU, it was the largest fundraising event in school history, raising more than $4.16 million in support of student scholarships and surpassing the 2024 Gala by nearly $1.5 million. The event took place in Mabee Arena, was ...

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Salina City Manager Jacob Wood said they are not pursuing a path to bring a private organization to run the Salina Animal Shelter at this time. Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues including recent conversations on operations at the shelter that has been under the ...

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The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are ready to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place this weekend. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free. Community members are encouraged to attend and support intercollegiate rodeo athletes from across the region. According to the school, since 1964 the FHSU ...

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The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is hosting the highly anticipated, free Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert on Saturday, June 6, on its grounds. According to the organization, this special event starting at 4 p.m. will serve as the grand finale of the Symphony at Sunset series and will honor the sacrifices of the D-Day ...

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Tempers boiled over at the Salina City Commission Meeting Monday evening at the public forum portion during discussion of issues surrounding the Salina Animal Shelter. Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock was compelled to call a five minute recess to restore order when some in the gallery began shouting at commissioners. Following the recess City Attorney Patrick Hoffman explained ...