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FILI Creative, in collaboration with Salina Arts & Humanities and the Smoky Hill River Festival, announces the premiere and theatrical release of 4 Days in June, a feature film exploring the heart of one of Kansas’ most beloved cultural traditions. The film will premiere at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts on July 9, followed ...

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Police have made another arrest in connection to a fight that occurred outside a fast food restaurant in Salina. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that 19-year-old Eduardo A. Banda was taken into custody after officers made contact with him during a traffic stop on Thursday in the 2100 block of Neptune. Police say he ...

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A 13-year-old Salina boy was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center in Junction City after he allegedly stole his mother's car and led police on a short chase. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, a patrol officer attempted a traffic stop early Friday morning for failure to signal. Police say the teen sped away and hit ...

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Heartland Early Education of Salina brought excitement to families this week  with its annual “Big Truck Night,” an event where curiosity ran as high as the towering tires on display. Children had the chance to explore and experience vehicles much larger than life, climbing into driver’s seats and getting an up-close look at everything from semis ...

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Tips are being sought in a case involving a stolen vehicle that was set on fire. The case is the latest Salina Crime Stoppers crime of the week. On April 24th at about 9:30 AM, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle on fire near Burma and Cloud. The vehicle was identified as a ...

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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, there are plenty of activities to choose from. Weekend activities in the Salina area include: Friday, May 1 Rummage Sale 9-5 pm 4-H Building First Friday 4-7 pm Downtown Salina Saturday, May 2 Slow Roll Recreational Bike Ride 9 am Downtown Salina Rummage Sale 9-5 pm 4-H Building Sculpture Unwrap Party 11 am Downtown Salina 2nd Annual Salina Speaks 5-8 pm 125 W Elm Sunday, May 3 Back to ...

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The Powerball jackpot has been hit in Kansas, as multiple seven-figure prize winning tickets are sold across the Sunflower State. According to the Kansas Lottery, the jackpot for the Wednesday Powerball drawing was $143.4 million with a cash option of $65.2 million. The winning numbers in the drawing were 3 – 19 – 35 – 51 ...

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Nearly twenty years ago it started with a journey to Sioux Falls, SD to look for ideas there - to bring back to Salina. Current Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock was part of the tour group searching for a creative connection to borrow. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hoppock-26.mp3"][/audio]   This weekend SculptureTour Salina will unveil the new 2026 exhibit during the UNwrap Party ...

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The founding pastor of the largest United Methodist church in the country is launching a bid for the United States Senate in Kansas. Adam Hamilton, a fifth-generation Kansan and the founding pastor of Church of the Resurrection in Johnson County, which is largest United Methodist church in the United States, Thursday announced his candidacy for the ...

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Friends of the River Foundation and the Smoky Hill Museum are partnering to bring guided walks spotlighting the Smoky Hill River’s history as it winds through the heart of Salina. The organizations invite those interested to walk with them as Salina’s past comes to life through photos, maps, stories, surprises, laughter, and more. According to the museum, ...

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Recent storm damage at the Salina Central Mall has Kansas Works temporarily relocating. Due to significant storm damage impacting its current location at the Central Mall, the KANSASWORKS Salina Workforce Center will be temporarily relocating operations to ensure continued service to the community. Effective immediately, services will be available at the following temporary location: Elmore Center 631 E. Crawford St., Suite ...