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🎙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...
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...
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's Road Maintenance Alert: Pavement Sealing on Key Streets May 14-17
From May 14th to 17th, Circle C Paving & Construction, based in Goddard, Kansas, will resume the City of Salina's annual pavement crack sealing project. The work will cover various streets including segments of 5th, 9th, Armory, Eastborough, Monarch, Phillips, Pinecrest Circle, and Sunrise. Scheduled daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the maintenance depends on favorable weather conditions.
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-...
🎙King in the Community — Saline County Admin. Phil Smith-Hanes
Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Phil Smith-Hanes. Join Nate King, News Director at Salina Post, as he discusses key community issues with Saline County Administrator Phil Smith-Hanes on this episode of King in the Community. They cover the unexpected shutdown of the Choose Saline...
Republican Steven Howe files for state representative
Steven K. Howe, a Republican from Salina, has completed the necessary paperwork to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for State Representative in Kansas House District 71. “It has been an honor to serve the people of the 71st District,"said Howe. "With the state treasury having an ending balance...
Dangerous structure demo bid, road improvements, changes to city parking code — Salina City Commission Agenda
To participate in the study sessions and meetings, citizens will need to use the Zoom link - https://us02web.zcom.us/i/89275984587. The Zoom meeting can also be accessed by phone at 1-346-248-7799. Enter Meeting ID: 892 7598 4587 when prompted If citizens wish to speak, either during the public forum or when the...
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