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🎙King in the Community — Saline County Administrator, Phil Smith-Hanes
Join Nate King on the "King in the Community" podcast for his monthly conversation with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes. Nate and Phil discuss the 2025 Budget, covering the decision to exceed the revenue-neutral rate and its financial implications. Nate asks Phil about the collaborative facilities study with the City of Salina and upcoming community events like National Night Out.
County approves motion to resolve EMS Service fees issue
The Geary County Commission has approved a motion to accept a Junction City Commission offer for EMS and Ambulance fees. Commissioner Keith Ascher noted that the City has proposed $145,000 per month for 2024 fees. "My motion said up to $145,000 per month. I feel like that we met in the middle and that's what the goal was all along." The up to portion of the motion is based on bills received from the City.
Geary County Booking Photos July 19-22
Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable. Jesse Bailey, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of marijuana, arrested 07/19. Teiana Cooper, Possession of drug...
Brigade win big over Midwest A's in game 1 of playoffs
The Junction City Brigade beat the Midwest A's 10-2 Monday night at Rathert Field in the first game of the series. Game two is tonight in Belton, Missouri, the home of the A's. If Junction City wins, they will advance and play for the Cowdin Cup. If the A's win, game three of the series will be tomorrow night in Junction City.
R&B VIBES III: A night celebrating generations of music this weekend in Salina
R&B VIBES returns to Salina, offering an intergenerational celebration of R&B and Soul music this weekend. Set to take place July 27 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., R&B VIBES III is an immersive audio experience featuring hits from all eras, complete with sing-alongs, anthems, remixes, and slow jams. Renowned...
City of Salina announces asphalt overlay schedule
Beginning Wednesday, July 24 through Friday, July 26, Donelson Construction of Clever, Missouri begins work on the City of Salina’s annual asphalt overlay project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:. The prep work consists of milling off the existing asphalt striping. Then in a one-pass process applying both...
Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property
SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson’s Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on West Crawford dangerous and unsafe. Sean...
Freddy's enhances analytics and insights with Domo data suite
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has tapped a new data science solution to assist in its analytics operations. Domo’s Data Science Suite will assist the quick-serve chain known for its cooked-to-order steakburgers, shoestring fries and freshly churned frozen custard treats in gaining further insights into the restaurant’s data, giving franchisees the ability to optimize pricing and model menu mix.
Unpaid real estate tax list online
RENO COUNTY — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on your real estate properties. Taxpayers have the opportunity to pay these past due 2023...
Meddys Mediterranean restaurant coming to downtown Salina
A new restaurant is coming to downtown Salina. According to Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop, Meddys will open a Salina location at 305 S Santa Fe, where Safelite auto glass repair once operated. According to Meddys website, they specialize in a Mediterranean menu, with everything prepared fresh daily...
Wichita man sentenced to 13 years in jail for dismembering cats, other charges
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 31-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced to 13 years in the county jail for dismembering cats and domestic-related charges. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said Judge Eric Williams on Monday sentenced Logan Cavender to one year for each of the 13 counts and ran the sentenced consecutively. Cavender pleaded no contest in May to 10 felony counts of animal cruelty, two misdemeanor counts of stalking and a misdemeanor count of breach of privacy.
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