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Funding awarded for two local road improvement projects
( KAIR)--A combined $26 million is awarded for 33 road improvement projects in Kansas communities, including two in the local area. According to a release from the office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, the selected projects will receive a portion of the total funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation's City Connecting Link Improvement Program( CCLIP).
KS advance mail-in ballots drop by half since 2022
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The number of ballots mailed out for this year’s primary election is down significantly from the 2022 election. July 17 was the first day of advance voting in Kansas. 38,221 ballots were sent out that day. In 2022, 76,201 ballots were sent out on the first day of advance voting. There is […]
910 KINA Saturday Morning Show Lineup
Linda Henderson, Director of Marketing at the Rolling Hills Zoo stops by to share information about the Zoo’s history, the legacy of Charlie Walker, and the new 25 year Anniversary Gallery. 9:30-10:00 a.m. USD 305 Deputy Superintendent Shanna Rector will discuss the upcoming back to school fair and enrollment...
Walk-In enrollment event at Central High School, July 23
Salina Public Schools is pleased to announce a walk-in enrollment event for all students. It will be located at Central High School, 650 E. Crawford. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to complete the...
🎙King in the Community: Mitch Robinson, Salina Community Economic Developement Organization
Tune in for another conversation with Mitch Robinson, executive director of the Salina Community Economic Development Organization. King in the Community host Nate asks him about the Kansas Department of Commerce's new program "Love Kansas" and the state's efforts to bring back former residents. They also discuss the current employment...
Minneapolis Sets National Standard with 4,679 New Affordable Housing Units, Reveals "The Way Home" Report
In a report highlighted by Minneapolis city officials, comprising Mayor Jacob Frey, Council Member Jeremiah Ellison, and other city leaders, it seems that Minneapolis is at the forefront of tackling affordable housing challenges in the nation. The document, titled "The Way Home: 2021-2023 Progress Report," showcases the strides the city has taken as a part of its larger Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan, according to the Minneapolis, City of Lakes. The focal point of the success story is the creation of 4,679 affordable housing units funded by nearly $365 million since 2018. By these numbers, Minneapolis has significantly increased its output compared to previous years’ averages.
Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
WIBW's forum with GOP congressional candidates in the 2nd District included a marriage proposal, prayerful silence and, indeed, some talk of public policy. The post Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
🎥Saline County's Second Annual National Night Out — strengthening community ties
Saline County Emergency Management invites residents to join over 38 million neighbors across 18,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide for National Night Out. Event Details. Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 p.m.Location: Jerry Ivey Park, 735 E. Magnolia Rd, Salina,...
Kansas health officials issue ‘high-risk warning’ for West Nile Virus
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing an urgent alert for people living in certain parts of the state due to the threat posed by West Nile Virus (WNV). KSNT 27 News reached out to the KDHE on July 16 to learn more about the agency’s efforts to monitor […]
Design, Bulldoze and Water Flow
A multi-year – multi phase plan to bring the Smoky Hill River back to life in Salina is underway, but most of the work will be under the radar for the next couple of years. City of Salina Utilities Director Martha Tasker joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra Thursday with a look at the ecosystem restoration effort the City and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are joining forces to revive the river over the next 6-years.
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