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Here's how Abilene's Eisenhower Library will commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day
ABILENE — Next month will mark 80 years since Allied Forces landed at Normandy, and the boyhood home of the commander of that operation is commemorating D-Day with activities the first week of June. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Foundation is hosting "D-Day+80" from June 1 to 6,...
After weeks of mystery, library plans to reveal announcement at Summer Kickoff Party
Taking a look at the Salina Public Library's social media pages over the past couple of weeks, it seems that some of its plans for the summer are being kept under wraps, but that's all going to change this week with the Summer Kickoff Party. Happening from 5 to 7...
New Farm and Art Market Downtown, celebrating community with local small business
The parking lot that City Lights Stage calls home had a new look on Saturday — tents and tables filled that space with about a dozen vendors for the season's first Farm and Art Market Downtown. "People are smiling, people are doing exactly what we wanted this market to...
🎙King in the Community — Mike Schrage, Salina City Manager
Click the play button above to watch the latest episode of King in the Community with guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage. Join host Nate King and special guest Salina City Manager Mike Schrage for a discussion about the Smoky Hill Revitalization Project, increasing the amount of affordable housing, continued road improvements, new city commission meeting schedule and more.
Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony honors fallen local officers from Salina
Surrounded by community members, fellow officers and local officials, Salina's local authorities visited Jerry Ivey Memorial Park early this morning for a solemn ceremony — the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. The memorial began beneath the Salina Fire Department's giant American flag near the Jerry Ivey memorial site in the...
OPINION: Pride, or a price for prejudice?
Local government meetings, at their finest, are places where real issues can be hashed out, commissioners thoughtfully examine issues, well-researched staff help them arrive at decisions for all citizens’ best interests, and those same citizens have the right to be seen and heard. Ideally, it works out that way.
Saline County Commissioners focus on budget, continues to next meeting agenda
With the budget at the forefront of most commissioners' minds, the Saline County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, and began tackling its action item agenda, which included three items: two requests from Saline County Road and Bridge and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding management.
New Salina Ordinance Enhances Vehicle Towing Rules to Improve City Parking
Ordinance No. 24-11205, passed in Salina, Kansas, modifies Chapter 38 of the Salina Code to improve vehicle towing regulations. Adopted on May 13, 2024, this ordinance specifically amends Section 38-50, allowing police officers to tow vehicles without prior notice under certain conditions.
City of Salina announces annual water line chlorine flushing — May 29
To maintain high water quality in the City’s water distribution system and Saline County RWD #3, the Utilities Department will temporarily modify the disinfection process used to treat our drinking water. This is a preventative maintenance process and consists of turning off the ammonia feed and increasing the free...
Beloit Breeze competes on the international stage for KidWind World Challenge
Dozens of students, four large wind tunnels and hand-built turbines filled The Temple in downtown Salina on Saturday, April 13, for the 2024 Kansas KidWind State Finals. Last week, four Kansas teams traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 2024 World KidWind Challenge. KidWind is a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-...
Why some Salina residents point out 'bigotry and prejudice' in city's proclamation change
The Salina City Commission is getting out of the proclamation business during its meetings. While not the only reason given by the commission during discussions, some residents voiced concerns that an action by current Mayor Bill Longbine to not participate in Pride Month proclamations the past two years the reason behind the change.
Salina YMCA President and CEO selected for leadership in KC
Salina Family YMCA CEO Transition May 15, 2024, The Board of Directors announces that Angie Lassley, President/CEO of the Salina Family YMCA, will be relocating to Kansas City in July to assume the role of Senior Vice President of Growth with the YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Lassley is the...
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