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The most credible version of the history of Valentine's day can be traced back to third century Rome and the reign of Emperor Claudius the second. The emperor thrived on war, but his people eventually grew weary and refused to fight. Married men in particular did their best to stay out of the army. When ...

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The Central Kansas Disc Golf Club is preparing to host a food drive event this Saturday at Oakdale Park in Salina. Joe Morrison, owner of Black Ace Disc Golf Store tells KSAL News the temporary 24-hole disc course will take shape Saturday morning before the 10am shotgun start. "The course is a bit shorter with 24-holes and ...

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Salina City Commissioners will again discuss what at one time was one of the nicest hotels in Salina, but now is just a pile of rubble that hasn't had any disposal efforts in nearly a year. A show cause hearing has been scheduled for Monday, March 23rd,  at which time the owner must appear and show ...

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A month long drug investigation in a Dickinson County community culminated on Wednesday with four arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and other controlled substances. According to the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office, in January the agency's Drug Enforcement Unit began an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Enterprise. On Wednesday the Dickinson County Sheriff’s ...

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A Kansas fire department has been officially recognized as a "Gold Helmet Department" by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). According to the City of Hays, the distinction for the Hays Fire Department acknowledges the department’s successful effort to enroll more than 50 percent of its active firefighters in the National Firefighter Registry ...

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Saline County Commissioners will consider greenlighting a vehicle lease program at their next Tuesday meeting. Saline County Administrator Phillip Smith-Hanes has been sifting through data - with a goal to find better fleet management and potential savings over the next ten years for taxpayers. Smith-Hanes joined in the KSAL Morning News Extra and covered a range of ...

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Kansas State University's Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation will be renamed the Western Star Global Grain and Food Center in honor of J.J. Vanier by the next generation of families, following approval from the Kansas Board of Regents at its Feb. 11 meeting. The name is a nod to the Western Star Mill, which ...

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Family, friends, and the Kansas Wesleyan Community will gather for a "Legacy of Love" service to remember Dr. Ginny Bevan.  The gathering will be held this Saturday, Feb. 14th, at 1 p.m. in Sams Chapel. All are welcome to come remember the legacy this truly remarkable individual left on the lives of so many. Mary Virginia ...

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It’s nearly Valentine's Day, and love is in the air, which means many have turned their thoughts to red roses, chocolate and dreamy greeting cards. But Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it can also mean something more simple: Kindness. “I always implore people to be kind to themselves (because) it’s really easy to ...

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The Salina Art Center Cinema will debut a new film lovers social club Thursday evening. According to the organization, all are invited to pull up a chair, pour a glass, and talk movies. "After The Credits: A Film Lovers Social Club" will be a monthly film lovers gathering led by actress and filmmaker Kiki Bush, filmmaker ...

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With ongoing highway construction, across the state and across Salina as the weather starts to warm up, the Kansas Department of Transportation urges motorists to obey all posted signage and traffic control devices when traveling through designated construction work zones. Work zone restrictions are in effect 24/7, including nights, weekends and times when work is not ...