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UPDATE: The Kansas Department of Transportation has reopened both directions of I-70 between Goodland and Colby. The route was previously closed due to low visibility and blowing dust. _ _ _ Damaging wind and blowing dust are continuing to spread across parts Western and Central Kansas. According to the National Weather Service, at around 11:00 the Russell Airport ...

2 months ago
A Salina woman is out several thousand dollars after a scammer claiming to be a Saline County Sheriff Deputy convinced her to send him $7,000 via Bitcoin to avoid being arrested. Salina Police say the 46-year-old female received a call from a person identifying themself as Lt. Jason Richard from the Saline County Sheriff's Office.  The ...

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A Sedgwick man was arrested after allegedly starting a fire in the back of a Salina grocery store. Salina Police say first responders were called at 9:45 Wednesday night to the report of a fire at the Dillons grocery store at 1235 E Cloud. The first crews on scene determined there was a fire in a back ...

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Police arrested one person and are looking for another after both fled on foot from a traffic stop. Police say at about 8:30 Wednesday night an officer on patrol observed a black BMW leave the Pump Mart on N 9th and commit a traffic violation. As the officer attempted a traffic stop the vehicle commited a ...

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There was no winner Wednesday night, so the Powerball jackpot has jumped to an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday night’s drawing, extending the game’s holiday jackpot streak. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $686.5 million. Saturday’s jackpot ranks as the fifth largest in the Powerball game and the seventh largest among U.S. lottery jackpots. Although ...

2 months ago
High wind creating blowing dust is expected to created dangerous driving conditions across the area on Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for a large portion of  Western and Central Kansas, including the Salina area, from 2:00 Thursday morning through 6:00 Thursday evening. Northwest wind, gusting to 60 mph, will cause areas ...

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The Salina area wide Christmas Brass Choir will be perform this weekend.  The group of area musicians will perform at an event on Saturday at the Central Mall. Organizers tell KSAL News this will be the largest gathering ever for the event, with over 100 musicians participating. Included among the musicians is the entire percussion section ...

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The holiday season brings cheerful gatherings, family traditions, and plenty of opportunities to raise a glass. But it can also bring higher rates of alcohol-related injuries, car crashes, and risky decision-making. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2023), nearly 40% of traffic fatalities during Christmas and New Year’s involve alcohol impairment. This time ...

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Something global, exciting, and selfie-worthy is headed down Kansas I-70. The official FIFA World Cup Kansas City Countdown Clock is currently on display outside the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, and will make a stop in Abilene when it leaves in a couple of days. The clock will be in Salina through Sunday, and then relocate ...

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If you’re thinking about mailing food gifts for the holidays this year, there are some extra precautions you should plan for beforehand, according to Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee. “It is highly recommended to ship perishable food overnight,” said Blakeslee, who is also the coordinator of K-State’s Rapid Response Center for Food Science. Also, for perishable ...

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The dream to provide a free Christmas dinner for all is still alive and well for Chef Bill Fekas and his merry band of volunteers. Fekas joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at the backstory of this 43-year venture that has become a treasured, tradition in Salina. Rewind to 1982 - ...