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Jos" "Joe" Fernando Bermudez
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (283+ words) age 82, of Salina, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy defined by hard work, an unwavering love for his family, and a basement full of "treasures" that he swore he would get around to fixing. Born…...
Jerry J. Cooper
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (15+ words) KSAL News - Obituaries > Wilson Family Funeral Home > Jerry J. Cooper...
Screwworm Not a Food Safety Threat
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (832+ words) Kansas animal health officials and scientists are stressing that a current outbreak of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite affecting livestock and other animals, does not pose a food safety concern for consumers. "This is not a food safety concern,…...
FD Stresses Fireworks Safety
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (231+ words) Though they have been on sale since Saturday in Salina, fireworks can only be legally discharged" July 3rd and July 4th. . The Salina Fire Department is reminding everyone to celebrate the Independence Day holiday safely and in accordance with City of Salina…...
Area Downtown Projects Funded
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (260+ words) The Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750, 000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas, including projects on Lincoln, Minneapolis, and Marion. According to the agency, when matched with more than $286, 000 in local contributions, a…...
Holiday to Alter Some Essential Services
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (186+ words) The Independence Day holiday on Saturday will alter some essential services, and Salina area public transportation. Public transportation in Salina and the Salina area will not be running on Friday, July 3rd or Saturday, July 4th. According to OCCK, the organization which…...
Record Independence Day Travel Anticipated
14+ hour, 17+ min ago (107+ words) KSAL News Record Independence Day Travel Anticipated Millions of travelers are out and about ahead of the Independence Day holiday. AAA Kansas predicts that a record 72. 2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day through Sunday,…...
Salina Symphony Announces "Music for All
23+ hour, 3+ min ago (268+ words) The Salina Symphony announces its upcoming "Music for All" season, featuring a diverse lineup of concerts that celebrate the joy, beauty, and connection of live orchestral music. "This season, we celebrate the many ways music connects us," said Yaniv Segal,…...
WSU Student Drowns in Oregon
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (62+ words) KSAL News WSU Student Drowns in Oregon A Wichita State University student is dead after drowning in Oregon. Authorities say 21-year-old Kenny Truong downed on Friday after jumping into the Blue Pool at Willamette National Forest. Investigators say Truong struggled…...
Smoky Hill River Festival Highlights
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (556+ words) Early numbers from the Smoky Hill River Festival demonstrate strong support for the 50th year of the event. According to Salina Arts & Humanities more than 53, 000 came through the gates Thursday through Sunday, with an estimated economic impact of $3, 000, 000. More than 150 volunteers…...