1 week ago
Salina students displayed their entrepreneurial projects at an annual competition. The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, in association with the Network Kansas E-Community Partnership, hosted its eleventh annual Saline County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge at Salina Area Technical College. According to the Chamber, twenty-four individuals and teams representing Salina South High School, Salina Central High School, and ...

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The Kansas Wesleyan University on-campus concert schedule resumes this week with a performance. A  KWU String Orchestra concert is planned for at 7 p.m. Thursday in Sams Chapel. According to the school, the lilting, lyrical concert will feature the Waltz from “Masquerade Suite” by Aram Khachaturian, “Choreography” by Norman Dello Joio and “Book Green Suite” by ...

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The "bathroom bill" is garnering strong reactions across the state. Yesterday, protesters gathered at the Kansas Capitol voicing their opposition to what they're calling "harmful" legislation. SB 244 bans biological males, defined by state law, from using women's restrooms. Tuesday, dozens of protesters staged a "sit-in" at the capitol as a Douglas county District Court judge ruled ...

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Local farmers are closely watching, waiting for the long-term impact of the Cargill soybean processing plant fire in Wichita this week. After Monday night's fire, the plant notified drivers that trucks bringing more soybeans should "stay home" until further notice. The remaining schedule for this week simply says "TBD," leaving a lot of anxious farmers waiting for ...

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A couple of state agencies are warning citizens to be wary of a couple of scams. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) are alerting the public to a sophisticated "smishing" (SMS phishing) scam targeting residents by using fraudulent text messages. Scammers are impersonating the DMV and toll authorities and sending ...

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A  Salina area bank leader has been appointed to a state banking board by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. Bennington State Bank Chairman, President, and CEO Darren Gragg has been appointed to the Kansas State Banking Board by Governor Laura Kelly and confirmed by the Kansas Senate. The Kansas State Banking Board advises the Office of the State ...

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A judge will decide Wednesday morning if there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial for a woman accused of causing a fatal crash, and then leaving the scene. After hearing a full day of testimony Wednesday, Judge Amy Norton will decide if there is enough evidence, or probable cause, for 33-year-old Kayla Errebo to ...

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The Salina Family YMCA is excited to announce the return of Adult Flag Football, offering local adults a fun, competitive way to stay active, build community, and enjoy the spirit of the game. Adult Flag Football is part of the Y’s longstanding commitment to providing high-quality recreational sports opportunities for the Salina community. Adult leagues offer ...

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Some of the banks along the Smoky Hill River could require a remake or construction of retaining walls near Bill Burke Park. Salina City Manager Jacob Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of topics around the city, including a plan to restore some of the banks that ...

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An incident in which shots were fired, and one person was transported to the hospital after being shot, ended with an arrest. According to Salina Police, Monday evening at approximately 5:00 officers responded to the 1100 block of W Republic to a report of a individuals breaking into a house. As Officers responded multiple 911 calls were ...

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The Salina Public Library is inviting the community to help finish the final chapter of its Re-Imagining Our Library: Youth Services project through a special fundraising opportunity called “Bookend the Campaign.” Supporters who donate $200 between now and May 1 will be honored with a limited-edition, custom-engraved wooden bookend that will be used to display materials throughout the ...