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As the new school year begins, Kansas drivers need to be aware of a new law that makes it unlawful to hold a cell phone while driving through school zones during posted, active hours. “Whether it is parents picking up or dropping off their children, high school students driving to and from school or anyone simply ...

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With school back in session, the enforcement of the reduced speed school zones in Salina will resume Wednesday. Drivers are encouraged to be additionally aware of children, school buses, the school zones around schools, and the reduced speed limits. Kansas law states that when a school bus stop arm is extended and the flashing lights on the ...

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The jackpot for Wednesday night's Power ball is at a  billion dollars. The jackpot has an estimated cash value of $433.1 million. According to the lottery, it ranks as the eighth largest in Powerball history and the largest U.S. lottery jackpot offered so far in 2026. Powerball tickets cost $2 per play and are sold in 45 ...

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Phyllis Zorn, the reporter whose acts of journalism served as an excuse for the August 2023 police raid of the Marion County Record, will get $850,000 from the city of Marion to settle her federal lawsuit over the raid. Attorneys for Zorn and the city filed a motion Tuesday, exactly three years after the raid, to ...

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Six people, including four children, are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Winfield. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, police were called Tuesday after 53-year-old Ronald Williams Sr reported that he had killed his entire family and was going to kill himself. When officers arrived, they heard a single gunshot. When they entered the home they  ...

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An initial sweep of Salina is complete, and cleanup crews are beginning a final sweep of the city for limb collection. It is recommended that all limb debris that you need collected be placed at the curb as soon as possible. Salina City Manager Jacob Wood tells KSAL News the goal is to get everyone taken ...

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Over thirty citizens submitted Expression of Interest forms to fill the Salina City Commission seat recently vacated by former Commissioner Jerry Ivey. Deadline to submit a form was Monday. Among the applicants are a former state senator, a former Salina Mayor, a former Saline County Commissioner, a former USD 305 School Superintendent, a former USD 305 ...

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After years of leadership Salina Shares Founder and Executive Director  Debbie Rivers plans to retire effective at the end of 2026. According to the organization, under the leadership of Rivers Salina Shares has grown from a God-inspired idea into a trusted community organization commonly recognized for its Random Acts of Kindness and Free Laundry Program, Sharing ...

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Summer vacation is over. Wednesday is the first day of the 2026-27 school year for Salina Public Schools. Here is the first day schedule: Grades 1-5 (Pre-K and K conferences by appointment) Grades 6 and 9 (No school grades 7, 8, 10, 11, 12) Bus transportation will begin on Wenesday. All grades (Pre-K–12) attend on Aug. 17. Elementary ...

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The Salina Fire Department’s new Station 4 is now open. Monday was the first shift in the new facility located at the intersection of E. Crawford and Markley Road. Salina Fire Chief Shane Pearson tells KSAL News the new station is much-needed. They have outgrown the current facility and need to expand it to better serve ...

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Dangerous heat across much of the state, including all of Central Kansas,  has now extended into Friday. According to the National Weather Service, a heat advisory is in effect through at least Tuesday evening. Afternoon and early evening heat indices will be in the 103 to 108 degree range for both Tuesday and Wednesday. Afternoon and early evening ...