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Beginning this weekend, phones will be ringing across Salina USD 305 as a comprehensive survey of patrons’ opinion will begin. According to USD 305, school district officials say the survey will provide insight into what residents think about the district’s strengths, challenges and other important issues. “This survey lets us hear from a range of patrons about ...

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Heartpounding percussion will echo from stage at the Stiefel this Fall. The Kaleidoscope mainstage season will open with colorful and imaginative music Sunday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. at the Stiefel Theatre. Hannah Applequist will command the spotlight in Paul Dooley’s new percussion concerto, The Soaring Souls, an energetic yet lyrical composition inspired by the tragic love ...

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Current and future residents of Salina Presbyterian Manor have a lot to look forward to. An expansion to grow, beautify, and upgrade the manor has entered a new phase, and it requires the support of the Saline County community. Salina Presbyterian Manor has received a generous grant of $1 million from the Mabee Foundation, out of ...

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The remains of a Fort Riley soldier killed during the First World War have been returned back to his home for proper burial and honors. According to the Army, by most accounts the Aisne-Marne offensive, known as the Second Battle of the Marne which occurred during the summer of 1918, was an intimate and brutal affair. A ...

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The man who wore a wolf suit to football games at Arrowhead Stadium and called himself a "ChiefsAholic" has been sentenced in federal court for bank robbery. Twenty-nine-year-old Xaviar Babudar was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison on Thursday. Authorities originally linked him to robbing or attempting to rob 11 banks in seven different states. Court records ...

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Salina Area United Way (SAUW) is seeking to reach more volunteers who are determined to serve the community. Director of Marketing & Grants Cami Dinkel tells KSAL News, they plan on launching a community wide resource hub "United Volunteers" which offers diverse volunteer opportunities along with multiple organizations across the area of Salina. This gives volunteers ...

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The National Science Foundation has awarded more than $1 million to researchers at three U.S. universities to further advance a Kansas State University project that hopes to conserve one of nature's most important pollinators. K-State entomologist Brian Spiesman launched the website BeeMachine.ai and a mobile app in 2020 to help track trends in bee populations across the world. Spiesman ...

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Hold your horses! The Brookville Rounders Rodeo event was a success this past Labor Day weekend. This past Sunday before the national holiday, a crowd gathered for a parade, rodeo ,and street dancing at the Brookville Rounders Club Rodeo Grounds. President of the Brookville Rodeo Club Ross Armstrong tells KSAL News, he thinks this year's event turned ...

1 year ago
Scammers have increased their tactics to defraud customers, and Evergy is warning customers to be vigilant. According to the utility company, scammers are posing as Evergy representatives, trying to deceive customers with two recent scam attempts. One targets senior citizens. Scammers are claiming Evergy is returning $200 to senior citizens through the company’s Evergy Cares Kansas Fund, ...

1 year ago
Chris Lehecka can take the interim off his title at the Salina YMCA. He was announced Wednesday as the new president and chief executive officer. According to the organization, Lehecka, who has served as the Salina Family YMCA’s Associate Executive Director since September 2023, will succeed president and CEO Angie Lassley, who accepted a new role ...

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Theatre Salina becomes ocean front property this Friday as "The Little Mermaid" opens up the 64th season of live entertainment on stage. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale, THE LITTLE MERMAID musical tells the story of Ariel, daughter of Triton, as she tries to find happiness and love beyond here undersea world. She is helped ...