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An annual festival celebrating the heritage of the Volga German immigrants who settled in a Kansas County that has been going on for over 50 years returns this weekend. This Friday and Saturday is Oktoberfest in Hays. The annual Oktoberfest event features a weekend of food, music, Fort Hays State University homecoming activities, and of course ...

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A woman who was reported missing in Salina has been found safe. According to Salina Police, Deborah Peterson has been located and she is safe. At about 10:15 AM, a community member observed Peterson’s vehicle along the street in a north Salina neighborhood and contacted the Salina Police Department. Peterson was subsequently located at a residence in the area. _ ...

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Need a musical experience that’s out of this world? How about a concert combining a multimedia exploration of the planets of the solar system, an evocative trip to the farthest reaches of space with the Voyager spacecraft, and a trio of epic themes from “Star Wars”? The countdown is commencing to the opening concert of the Salina ...

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The Kansas Board of Regents approved a proposal from Kansas State University to work with Cowley County Community College to offer an associate degree in milling science after opposition from community and technical colleges threatened to derail the initiative. Kansas State administrators sought permission to make use of its extensive milling science infrastructure and faculty to ...

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An open house is planned at one of Salina’s most iconic landmark homes. The Prescott-Foley Mansion, also known locally as the Foley Mansion, is officially on the market for sale, and the event is planned for serious buyers. Emanuel Manwaring, listing agent with Keller Williams Signature Partners, says due to an overwhelming response, the highly anticipated ...

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Salina Catholic Schools will be bursting at the seams on Friday, as a crowd 900 strong is expected for Grandparents Day, which is the start to Alumni Weekend. Salina Catholic Schools Director of Marketing Hannah VonLintel tells KSAL News  each year, over 900 individuals, grandparents, students, and staff join St. Mary and Sacred Heart Schools  Grandparents ...

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Salina Regional Health Center’s President and CEO Joel Phelps joined other Kansas health care leaders in Wichita Wednesday to urge congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits that are critical to affordable health coverage for Kansans. Salina Regional Health Center is among a group of Kansas hospitals and health systems who together have sent a joint ...

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An event to celebrate Salina’s “Old West”  heritage is planned for Saturday. The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair will take place in and around the museum in downtown Salina. According to the Museum, The Street Fair has no entry cost and is a day to celebrate the Old West with a chili cook-off, music, activities, food ...

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Bethany College is launching a series of new initiatives designed to expand student opportunity, foster academic innovation, and strengthen pathways to career readiness. The Fall 2025 update highlights record-breaking enrollment for first-generation students and the MBA program, underscoring the College’s commitment to access and excellence. “At Bethany College, we believe every student deserves not just an education, ...

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For over two years now - mental health professionals have joined police officers, deputies and first responders around Salina to help de-escalate crisis situations. Esther Kency, Crisis Services Director at Central Kansas Mental Health Center tells KSAL News that bringing calm to the situation is just the beginning of the co-responder's mission. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kency-1.mp3"][/audio]   Kency added the team ...

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A premiere fund raising event is planned for Saturday to benefit an organization which helps those dealing with childhood cancer. According to the Love, Chloe Foundation, the Gold Ribbon Golf & Gala in its 8th year continues to grow and attract participants eager to support childhood cancer families. Guests are ready to saddle up for the ...