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A man from Louisiana and his female passenger escaped injury after their car caught on fire Friday. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 43-year-old Dan Ross was driving southbound on Old-81 Highway when he noticed sparks coming from underneath his 2014 Kia and pulled over just south of the Ottawa County line. The two ...

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Salina area public transportation will have reduced hours for the Christmas and New Year holidays this year. According to OCCK Transportation, all services, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection, Regional Paratransit, GoAbilene, GoConcordia, KanConnect, and OCCK OnDemand transportation, will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25, 2024, for Christmas. CityGo service will resume on Thursday, ...

1 year ago
Salina 911 has expanded its use of the Priority Dispatch System to include Police and Fire protocols, enhancing emergency response for residents of Saline County and the City of Salina. The system, already in place for medical emergencies for over 30 years, brings structured, research-based processes to police and fire dispatching. According to Saline County, under ...

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There’s extra magic in the air this holiday season as the Mega Millions jackpot has grown to almost a billion dollars. According to the lottery, a massive prize currently estimated at $944 million ($429.4 million cash) is on tap for the next drawing on Tuesday, December 24. The jackpot rolled again after no ticket matched all ...

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If you are dreaming of a white Christmas in Central Kansas this year, you may have to just keep on dreaming. A white Christmas in Central Kansas is rare. This year this is virtually no chance. According to the National Weather Service, all this week through Saturday, high temperatures in the 50s are expected with overnight lows ...

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Local high school seniors and college freshmen are encouraged to apply for a scholarship offered by the Kansas County Clerks and Election Officials Association (KCCEOA).  According to Saline County Clerk Jamie Doss, the association will award 10 to 12 scholarships of $500 to Kansas students pursuing higher education. “KCCEOA is committed to supporting Kansas youth and their future ...

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The holidays are for young and old and everyone in between. That is also what can make getting together particularly challenging for families. “Yes, it can be stressful; and yes, you may see people that you don't necessarily have the greatest relationship with,” said Erin Martinez, a specialist on aging for K-State Research and Extension. But families ...

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A large number of brass choir performers and a broad audience gathered together celebrate the Christmas cheer with beloved carols. On Saturday the Salina Area Christmas Brass Choir filled with musicians from across the area, collaborated in a musical performance held at the Salina Central Mall. Director/Conductor Steven Lueth said they only rehearsed once, 3 hours  prior ...

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A Salina childcare and preschool facility is back in full operation after a renovation.  Love N' Learn Early Childhood Center has reopened its Preschool and PreK programs following a nearly year-long renovation. According to the organization, the newly updated facilities welcomed students on Monday, December 9th, with plans to soon expand services to include care for ...

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A former NASA astronaut, best selling author, Columbia University engineering professor, and television personality will be the featured speaker at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and meeting this spring. Mike Massimino will be the featured speaker at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, February ...

1 year ago
A Hutchinson man is facing multiple drug related charges after calling authorities to report a vehicle theft. Deputies were sent to the 3200 block of Rosehill Road to meet with him on Thursday morning around 10am. Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 42-year-old Garrett Spillman told deputies that a couple of Hispanic males ...