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The Temple is getting ready to turn 100-years old next year and the renovations continue to make the seven floor historical icon even better. Mary Landis, Executive Director at the Temple and the Salina Innovation Foundation tells KSAL News the recently updated commercial kitchen helps economic development and culinary growth throughout Salina and central Kansas, while ...

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A Salina student is the recipient of a unique, local scholarship. This year’s Cash Hollistah Scholarship recipient is Lydia Gerry, a senior at Salina South High School. Lydia has a 4.0 GPA, and has been involved with Theatre Salina and Center of the Theatre Arts. She is a member of Salina South’s New Dawn Singers, and ...

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A long-time Salina real estate brokerage is changing its name. According to Coldwell Banker APW, they have a new name, CENTRAL KANSAS REALTY.  The organization  retains the same trust, values, and expertise that has served Salina and central Kansas since 1983. For over 40 years they have served central Kansas and have been a full-service leader in ...

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Salina letter carriers on Saturday will join in a nationwide effort to help “Stamp Out Hunger”. This Saturday is the annual “Stamp Out Hunger ”Food Drive, a city-wide collection of non-perishable food held in partnership with the National Association of Letter Carriers for the benefit of the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank. “The “Stamp Out Hunger” Food ...

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Police are investigating a case in which tools were stolen from an auto repair shop. According to Salina Police, on Tuesday at about 8:30 AM, officers responded to a business burglary at Virg’s Auto Repair, 900 N. Santa Fe. Employees advised upon arrival at the business, they observed forced entry had been gained through the back of ...

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The Central Mall will remain closed until further notice as officials investigate a potential asbestos concern. Logan Jones with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Air tells KSAL News the agency received an inquiry regarding possible asbestos in the building. As a precaution, all operations inside the mall have been suspended until air ...

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Saline County Emergency Management is asking residents and business owners impacted by last week’s hail storm to report damage to homes, businesses, property, or income. These reports will help determine whether Saline County qualifies to pursue assistance for homes and small businesses experiencing uninsured loss, or significant economic injury. To do this, they need in identifying storm ...

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She started dancing in Salina when she was just a toddler. Now, for the second year in a row she's been selected to be a Kansas City Chiefs Cheerleader. Vannetta Johnson will be a Chiefs Cheerleader for the upcoming 2026 season. The Chiefs announced the 2026 cheer squad Tuesday afternoon, and Vanetta is among those who will ...

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After a pause over the last several years, law enforcement from around Saline County, along with citizens, will be lighting the way on Friday to help special athletes with the Saline County Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas. Lt. Scott Trembley with the Saline County Sheriff's Office tells KSAL News there hasn't been a torch run ...

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A summer program that allows for free admission to educational attractions across Kansas, including things like the Rolling Hills Zoo and the Eisenhower Presidential Library, is returning. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, the popular Sunflower Summer program is returning for the 2026 season. Kansas families are invited to explore the state’s wide variety ...

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A thief was arrested after she entered a Salina man's home while he was outside mowing and stole a couple of items after struggling with woman. According to Salina Police, Monday at about 10:00 AM, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 900 block of N. 13th. Contact was made with the 66-year-old male resident, ...