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Emporia State University president Ken Hush announced his retirement Thursday, nodding at past and future challenges in higher education. Hush, an Emporia State graduate, wrote in an email to alumni, staff and students that his last day will be Dec. 17. He plans to stay involved, he said. “For more than a decade, higher education has faced ...

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The sun's out and Salina's Oakdale Park is decorated with some of the finest hot rods and custom cars in America. The 2025 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show is celebrating its 45th anniversary and the 20th year in Salina. Saturday through Sunday - Oakdale Park is alive with hundreds of cars, food vendors, chop demonstrations, retail vendors, ...

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Theater under the stars wraps up tonight in Lindsborg with Broadway RFD's production of The Music Man in Swensson Park. The longtime summer tradition in Little Sweden is also part of the 2025 Sunflower Summer package. Eric Lundstrom plays Harold Hill and leads a cast of over 40 actors on stage in this family friendly musical ...

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The 2025 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show is in full swing in Salina's Oakdale Park. Kustom Kemps of America President Jerry Titus joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look back over the 20-year relationship KKOA has had with the City of Salina. "We love Salina," Titus said. "Oakdale Park is the perfect place ...

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The man accused of killing two family members and kidnapping a two-year-old from Topeka is fighting extradition back to Kansas. Thirty-two-year-old Christopher Barnshaw was in court in Illinois yesterday, contesting his return to Topeka. He's charged with the murders of his sister, Ashley Brown, and another relative, Sean Thornton, last Sunday at a home on Northeast ...

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Police are investigating a business burglary in north Salina. Police Captain Kyle Tonniges tells KSAL News that a number of tools were taken from The Carb Shop located at 215 W. Lincoln. Police say sometime between Wednesday night at 7pm and 7am Thursday morning, someone forced open a door and removed a Millermatic welder, an OTC vehicle ...

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Investigators say it was a grill fire that destroyed a McPherson home yesterday. Local fire crews responded to the home in the thousand block of South Ash Street just before 11:30 a.m. The fire spread from the grill to the back porch and eventually to the house. Two residents and a dog were able to get out ...

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The"Tiger Take Over" is coming soon. According to Fort Hays State University, "Tiger Take Over" is a live online SMS event designed to provide prospective students with direct access to Online Admissions Advisors. The "Tiger Take Over" will be held on Tuesday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this three-hour window, participants can text their ...

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Salina and Saline County, effective from this evening into Friday. Heavy rainfall is expected to develop this afternoon, becoming more widespread overnight, with rainfall rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour possible. Flash flooding is likely, particularly in areas already saturated from previous rainfall. The ...

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A Salina based company is celebrating its 20th anniversary by unveiling nation wide opportunities for franchise locations. Mokas Coffee & Eatery, known for its expertly roasted coffee, freshly baked pastries, and delicious breakfast and lunch offerings, has unveiled franchise development plans to bring their quality roast coffee and inviting, versatile dining experience to audiences nationwide. With four ...

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A new program will addresses the urgent gap in community support services, providing safe housing assistance for vulnerable individuals and families DVACK is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive housing relocation and stabilization program designed to serve individuals and families fleeing domestic violence situations. This groundbreaking initiative will provide essential housing assistance and short ...