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As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans prepare to cook the centerpiece of the holiday meal: the turkey. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides essential guidance on thawing a turkey safely to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure a delicious, stress-free holiday. Three Safe Methods to Thaw a Turkey: 1. Refrigerator Thawing Safest Method: This method ensures a ...

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It started with the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Friday night, and ended with the Parade of Lights Saturday night. Salina welcomed the holiday season in bright fashion this weekend. Festivities culminated as downtown came alive for the annual Parade of Lights along Santa Fe Avenue Saturday night. Unseasonably warm weather gave the event a ...

3 months ago
The holiday season is here, and the Salina Salvation Army is preparing to continue to serve those in need. The agency will again host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner, and again this year it will be drive-thru. They will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Meals will be served Wednesday, November 26th, from 4-5:30 p.m. Up to four ...

3 months ago
Evergy is urging its customers to watch out for utility scams. According to the company, in recent years, Evergy customers have been targeted by scammers posing as Evergy employees. New technology and an increase in online bill-paying means scammers are more tech savvy than ever. Customers are being targeted through fake websites, phone numbers and more. ...

3 months ago
Beginning on Monday the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to start a guardrail replacement project on the westbound lanes of I-70 over Mulberry Creek in Saline County. According to the agency, during construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane with alternating lane closures. Motorists should anticipate minimal delays, not exceeding five minutes. Cooper Construction LLC of ...

3 months ago
Saline County Environmental Sanitarian Shawn D. Esterl has once again been recognized by the Kansas Environmental Health Association (KEHA). According to the County, Esterl has earned the 2025 President’s Award for his ongoing service to the profession and the people of Kansas. The award, presented by KEHA President Lance Karmann of Geary County, is given to individuals ...

3 months ago
The first half of 2025 property taxes are due by December 22, 2025. This deadline applies to all property owners in Saline County and ensures the continued funding of essential local services. Property tax statements were mailed to property owners in early November 2025. If you have not received your statement by November 21, or have misplaced it, ...

3 months ago
Hundreds of volunteers were up bright and early Saturday morning, ready to giveaway 800 carloads of free groceries. There was a massive line of vehicles as the Ark Church Salina hosted its 8th annual grocery giveaway. A large crowd of vehicles were gathered, some of which had been waiting for hours, when the giveaway began. The ...

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Photo courtesy of Tanner Colvin GREAT BEND — Salina Central linebacker Abram Owings admitted that he had no idea it was coming. The Mustangs' defense had just stopped Great Bend cold for a second straight series and he was on the sideline as the offense tried to run out the clock with a trip to the state ...

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Photo courtesy of Tanner Colvin GREAT BEND — Salina Central reached deep into its bag of tricks and pulled out its first trip to the Class 5A state championship game in 20 years. The Mustangs scored on a fake field goal to start the second half and then used a fourth-down touchdown pass to their star linebacker ...

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The painting on the north wall of the Cozy Inn has been in suspended animation since November of 2023 - that's when Salina city officials told owner Steve Howard that his mural was really a billboard. Fast forward to this week when a federal court ruled that the City of Salina violated the First Amendment by ...