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A crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck killed two people. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Harley Davidson motorcycle was headed north on US 59 Highway. It crossed left of the center line and collided head-on with an oncoming Jeep Gladiator pickup truck. The rider and passenger on the motorcycle were both ejected and ...

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Kansas continues to see an increase in the number of  Cyclosporiasis cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Wednesday  the number of confirmed cases has risen to 461, up from 289 a week ago. There are 20 hospitalizations as a result. Case counts are expected to increase as there may be up to a six-week ...

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There is another opportunity this weekend for kids headed back to the classroom to get a free backpack full of school supplies. United Methodist Church of the Cross’ annual Backpack Giveaway is happening this Saturday. Rev. J.J. Martinez tells KSAL News for over five years Church of the Cross has given out hundreds of backpacks to K-12 ...

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Fifteen K-12 educators from across the United States and abroad gathered at Fort Hays State University this month for the 2026 ASM Materials Camp-Teachers, an intensive professional development experience focused on materials science, engineering, and hands-on STEM education. According to Fort Hays State, they partnered with ASM International to host the week-long camp. The FHSU chemistry department ...

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A couple of Salina summer youth coaches are being recognized. According to the Salina Family YMCA, their 2026 Youth Baseball and Softball Coaches of the Year are Bryant Lovin, Coach Pitch Coach of the Year, and Lynnsey Heimer, T-Ball Coach of the Year. Youth sports are about more than wins and losses are about creating positive experiences, ...

4 months ago
Bull riding is known as the most dangerous 8 seconds in sports, but for the bullfighters the clock keeps ticking until the cowboy is safe and the snorting 2,000 pound bull is behind the gate. Bullfighters Cody Emerson and Colt Carlisle, along with Rodeo clown Dustin "The Jester" Jenkins joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra ...

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A summer program that provides free admissions to Kansas attractions which was set to expire this Sunday has been extended. Sunflower Summer has been extended through Saturday, August 8th. Sunflower Summer allows for free admission to educational attractions across Kansas, including things like Rolling Hills Zoo, The Garage Automobile Museum, and the Eisenhower Presidential Library and ...

4 months ago
Salina Police responding to an alarm thwart a burglary in progress. According to police, Wednesday morning at about 4:45 AM, officers responded to an alarm at Dollar General, 840 E. Crawford. As they were enroute a citizen called and reported hearing a loud noise coming from the business and observed someone inside. Upon arrival officers observed the ...

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Celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America starting with the Stars, Stripes and Summer Nights themed Tri-Rivers Fair Parade at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening on Santa Fe Avenue, from Elm Street to Prescott. The 2026 Tri-Rivers Fair Board will honor Eric Blomquist as the Grand Marshal of the parade. Blomquist served the last two ...

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The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a resurfacing project on K-140 in Ellsworth and Saline counties this week. According to the agency, this project, set to start on or around Thursday, will involve a mill and overlay beginning at the K-14/K-140 junction in Ellsworth, continuing east about 33 miles, to just west of the ...

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The Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill will be resuming normal charges on Commercial Haulers for limb debris as of this coming Monday, August 3rd. According to the City, to ensure safe and efficient processing, tree limbs must not be mixed with trash, construction debris, fencing, or any other non- vegetative materials. For additional information or updates, please ...