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An extraordinary project unfolded recently at Presbyterian Manor between third grade students from Cottonwood Elementary School and elderly residents. According to USD 305, through three enriching visits, the youngsters have made new friends and heard their intriguing personal histories. The students were presented with memorabilia including letters, photographs and mementos, serving as vivid windows into the ...

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Officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate an expansion and renovation of Salina Catholic Schools Love N’ Learn Early Childhood Center. Many areas across the country, including the Salina area, are experiencing a child-care crisis. Among other things facilities do not have enough staff, rooms, and space . According to Joel Bicknell, Director of Development for Salina Catholic Schools, ...

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 Kansas State University made a significant contribution of $2.3 billion in economic impact to the state of Kansas in fiscal year 2023, according to the university's latest Economic and Community Impact report. K-State President Richard Linton shared this announcement during K-State Impact Day on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka. At the event, K-State also ...

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A driver was rescued from a muddy creek in Russell County. The Kansas Highway Patrol says that crews were called on Tuesday to I-70 one mile west of Russell after a vehicle, driven by 76-year-old Michael Dreiling, went into a ditch and became submerged in a creek. Dreiling, who was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, ...

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An elderly Salina woman contacts police after a trusted acquaintance allegedly stole her silver and gold. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that the 75-year-old woman returned to Salina after leaving a friend to house sit for her. Police say she noticed the key to her safe had been broken off in the lock and ...

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the mass shooting following the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade and rally. Lisa Lopez-Galvan died and 22 others were injured in the shooting last Wednesday outside Kansas City's Union Station. Flags will be flown at half-staff in Kansas from ...

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A Salina man is in jail after leading police on a crisscross chase through the middle of town. Police Captain Jim Feldman tells KSAL News that on Tuesday afternoon, officers were working in conjunction with an agent from the Kansas Department of Corrections to apprehend a violent offender who had violated his parole. About 12:30pm, police attempted ...

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A Kansas high school was evacuated because of a bomb threat. Garden City police say that Garden City High School was evacuated as a precaution yesterday and first responders were called to the scene to investigate. No explosives were found during a search of the campus. Authorities say all students were safe, and classes were able to ...

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A disturbance at the Central Mall leads to the arrest of a Salina teen for making criminal threats. According to Police Captain Jim Feldman, officers were sent to the mall Tuesday evening around 6:20pm regarding a disturbance near the AMC Theater. Upon arrival police noticed another disturbance in front of Dunham's Sports. Police say a 14-year-old boy ...

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A legendary singer and songwriter is coming to Salina. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash is coming to the Stiefel Theatre. According to the venue Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has ...

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The daughter of a United States President will be the featured speaker at an event in Salina this weekend. Susan Ford Bales, daughter of former President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, will be the featured speaker at CKF’s Unmask the Stigma Gala this Saturday evening. This is the second year of the event in Salina, ...