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Upcoming Salina Area Prayer Breakfast with City Commissioners at KWU
City Commissioners are invited to attend: Event: Salina Area Prayer Breakfast Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Time: 6:30 a.m. Location: Mabee Arena, Kansas Wesleyan University This is not a meeting of the governing body. One or more members of the governing body may be present. If a majority (three or more) of the members of the governing body are present, they have been advised not to engage in interactive communication among themselves regarding city business.Visit here for more details.
Pavement sealing work in Salina continues this week
From May 14 through 17, Circle C Paving & Construction of Goddard, Kansas, will continue to work on the City of Salina's annual pavement crack sealing project by sealing cracks in the following streets, weather permitting. · 5th, Grand to Pacific. · 9th, Kirwin to Crawford. · Armory...
Salina names new city prosecutor
The City of Salina has named W. Brad Sutton as the new city prosecutor. According to a news release, City Manager Mike Schrage appointed Sutton, who has served as an assistant county attorney for Saline County since 2015. Sutton has nearly 26 years of experience, including previous experience with the State of Kansas and...
🎙King in the Community — Michelle Weis, Saline County Emergency Management Director
On this episode of King In the Community, podcast host Nate King discusses the urgent water crisis at the Sundowner Mobile Home Park with Saline County Emergency Management Director Michelle Weis. Learn about the high levels of manganese contaminating the water supply, the county's response, and the lack of communication...
🎙King in the Community — Vickee Spicer, Prairieland Market
Click the play button above to hear Nate King's conversation with Vickee Spicer. On this King in the Community episode, Nate King sits down with Prairieland Market Executive Director Vickee Spicer to talk about the market's expansion and move to downtown Salina, Kansas. With an expected ribbon cutting to take...
Millfest is Saturday in Lindsborg
LINDSBORG, Kan. — There’s one day of the year when history roars back to life for Millfest at the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum. On Saturday, May 4, the main event is when four stories of machinery in the 126-year-old Smoky Valley Roller Mills again spin into action like they have since the late 1800s.
Salina Parks and Rec announces extended closure of Jerry Ivey Spray Pad
The Spray Pad at Jerry Ivey Memorial Park will be closed for an extended period starting May 10 due to repairs needed in the plumbing infrastructure beneath the concrete pad. The closure is necessary to address underground plumbing failures. According to a statment made on social media, the decision to...
📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Cora Walker Shelton - Vol. 39
Salina Post proudly presents Flashback Friday in partnership with the Smoky Hill Museum. Enjoy a weekly tidbit of local history from the staff at Salina Post and the Smoky Hill Museum as we present "Salina-Flashback Fridays." "My father frequently discussed women's suffrage with me when I was young. He used...
🚧 Update: I-70 Westbound Guardrail Repair Lane Closure in Saline County, KS
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation has issued a traffic advisory for drivers traveling westbound on Interstate 70. Due to guardrail repair work, the right lane between US 81 and the Lincoln/Saline County Line, approximately 15 miles west of the Salina area, will be closed. This closure is effective from 9:00 AM CDT until approximately 9:00 PM CDT today. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through the work zone and to expect potential delays. The department thanks travelers for their patience during these necessary repairs to ensure the continued safety of the interstate.
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