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 Kansas Wesleyan marked the start of its latest fundraising efforts in style Saturday at its third Scholarship Gala. According to KWU, it was the largest fundraising event in school history, raising more than $4.16 million in support of student scholarships and surpassing the 2024 Gala by nearly $1.5 million. The event took place in Mabee Arena, was ...

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Salina City Manager Jacob Wood said they are not pursuing a path to bring a private organization to run the Salina Animal Shelter at this time. Wood joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of issues including recent conversations on operations at the shelter that has been under the ...

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The Fort Hays State University Rodeo Club and Team are ready to host the 60th Annual NIRA Rodeo, taking place this weekend. In celebration of this milestone year, admission to the event is free. Community members are encouraged to attend and support intercollegiate rodeo athletes from across the region. According to the school, since 1964 the FHSU ...

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The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum is hosting the highly anticipated, free Symphony at Sunset D-Day Commemoration Concert on Saturday, June 6, on its grounds. According to the organization, this special event starting at 4 p.m. will serve as the grand finale of the Symphony at Sunset series and will honor the sacrifices of the D-Day ...

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Tempers boiled over at the Salina City Commission Meeting Monday evening at the public forum portion during discussion of issues surrounding the Salina Animal Shelter. Salina Mayor Mike Hoppock was compelled to call a five minute recess to restore order when some in the gallery began shouting at commissioners. Following the recess City Attorney Patrick Hoffman explained ...

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Several areas and projects in Salina are getting names, including three associated with the Smoky Hill River Renewal Project. Salina City Commissioners Monday approved names for several areas of the community. Names and locations include: Naming the parking lot at Santa Fe Avenue and Ash Street the "City Lights Pavilion." Naming a plaza at 4th Street the ...

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A knife is pulled and brandished after three men got into a dispute inside a Salina home. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that 23-year-old Klaiton Stout was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly threatened a 19-year-old man with a knife at a home in the 700 block of State Street. No one was hurt and ...

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A Salina man was taken to jail after going on a rampage at a house he threatened to burn down. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, 40-year-old Daniel P. Klenda destroyed numerous items in a home in the 700 block of Huehl on Sunday afternoon after a dispute inside the residence. Police say Klenda smashed an entertainment ...

4 months ago
The victim of a theft, reportedly drove over to the suspect's house to get his phone back. Salina Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that on Saturday a phone was left in a restroom at the Dillon's on W. Crawford. Someone picked it up and took it home. Police say the victim traced his cell phone ...

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An employee at a Salina store was arrested after staff discovered she was allegedly stealing food and other items. According to Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler, 23-year-old Kayla Wall was taken into custody after the loss prevention team at Wal-Mart contacted authorities about the case. Police say Wall is accused of taking food, furniture, health and beauty products ...

4 months ago
A man with a bloody face prompts a Salina Police officer to stop and ask for details. Police Lt. Andrew Zeigler tells KSAL News that the 65-year-old man told the officer he had been cheated and robbed after he tried to buy a van for cash. The seller allegedly cancelled the deal and took the van ...