2 weeks ago
Volunteers are being sought for an inaugural car and bike show event in Salina. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina is hosting its first ever Legacy Car & Bike Show in Oakdale Park on Saturday, August 22nd. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina Amanda Otto tells KSAL News about 50 vehicles have already pre-registered. She says several ...

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An ATV rider was killed in a single vehicle crash while spraying weeds. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 69-year-old Paul Schweir of Maple Hill was riding a Honda Foreman Rubicon four wheeler spraying weeds on his property.  He drove off the edge of the driveway, and went into a ditch. The ATV rolled over and ...

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Hundred degree summer heat is returning. According to the National Weather Service, this weekend will be hot, with afternoon through early evening heat indices in the 102 to 107 degree range. Thankfully, breezy south winds will bring some relief to the heat. Hot temperatures will continue into the start of the work week with highs Monday through ...

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Employees from the hospital in Abilene are helping a local faith-based and wellness organization focused on helping children and families build emotional resilience. According to the hospital, employees of Memorial Health System participated in another “Jeans Day” fundraiser throughout the month of July. Employees make a donation, of at least $2, and are allowed to wear ...

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Driving Dickinson County hosted its inaugural Evening Cruise on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Holiday Inn in Abilene, marking the launch of the organization's new Business After Hours program. The event drew current DDC partners, local business owners, and first-time visitors for an evening designed to showcase membership benefits, introduce new resources, and strengthen ...

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Good news for those who like the outdoors. A new Kansas State Park is ready to open. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will celebrate the grand opening of Lehigh Portland State Park on Wednesday, officially opening the newest Kansas state park. Lehigh-Portland sits on 100 acres of land with a massive variety of natural sites ...

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The Kansas Wesleyan University campus is coming back to life. Some students, including athletes, moved back to campus on Friday. The rest of the student body is moving in next week, in preparation of the first day of classes. Returning students living off-campus will be able to check in on Tuesday afternoon. Morning sessions will be available ...

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Sometimes, a career in medicine isn't inspired by a single defining moment but is shaped by the people and communities that influence us along the way. For Dr. Ben Murrell, that journey began with a family acquaintance who introduced him to the world of general surgery and offered an early glimpse of what a career in medicine could ...

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Beginning Tuesday of this week portions of Ohio Street between The Midway and Elmhurst Boulevard will have lane closures, with traffic control in place throughout the work area. At least one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction on Ohio Street during the project. According to the City of Salina the temporary lane closures ...

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David Hein, MD, has accepted the role of Medical Director of the Clay County Medical Center Emergency Department, bringing additional leadership and clinical expertise to the hospital's emergency medicine program. Dr. Hein is an emergency medicine physician affiliated with Salina Regional Health Center and is board-certified in emergency medicine. A graduate of the University of Kansas ...

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It’s a warm summer evening in Wichita, and cars packed with families line up for tickets to the Starlite Drive-In Theater. “Moana,” “Supergirl” and “Toy Story 5” are showing on the theater’s twin screens. Anna McLaughlin drove the hour from Burns to visit the Starlite with her three daughters, the teens’ first time at a drive-in. ...