News
Sep 03, 2025
Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair September 27
The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair takes place on Saturday, September 27 in and around the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 W. Iron Avenue in downtown Salina. The Street Fair has no entry cost and is a day to celebrate the Old West with a chili cook-off, music, activities, food
Aug 29, 2025
Salina Steps Up Safety with YMCA Drive Crosswalk Improvements
The City of Salina has completed significant safety and accessibility enhancements along YMCA Drive to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. Approved by the Salina City Commission on April 14, 2025, the project began on June 27, 2025, and was completed by T&R Const
Aug 28, 2025
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: 680 S. Front Street (formerly Peerless Tires)
This is not a meeting of the gove
Aug 26, 2025
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE N. 9th STREET AND W. ASH STREET
Beginning Thursday, August 28, 2025, Boretec, LLC will be working in the intersection of N. 9th Street and W. Ash Street. Pavement will be removed, and a water main valve will be replaced. W. Ash Street will be closed to westbound traffic between N. 9th Street and N.
Aug 26, 2025
City Commission Appoints Jacob Wood as City Manager
At their August 25, 2025 meeting, the Salina City Commission appointed Jacob J. Wood to serve as Salina’s twelfth City Manager.
Mr. Wood has over 13 years of executive local government experience, serving as an Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Ad
Aug 26, 2025
General Services Schedule for Labor Day
On Monday, September 1st, City of Salina Sanitation Services will provide the regularly scheduled refuse collection; however, the landfill will close at 2:00 P.M. and the Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center (SDRC), Household Hazardous Waste and General Services facilitie
Aug 26, 2025
Ordinance 25-11254 Adopting 2026 BID Fees
ORDINANCE NO. 25-11254
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING SALINA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 1 SERVICE FEES FOR 2026 IN ACCORDANCE WITH K.S.A. 12-1791, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 24-11216.
WHEREAS, the Advisory Board of the Salina Business Improvement Dis
Aug 25, 2025
City Offices Closed on Labor Day
City offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025 for the Labor Day holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Aug 25, 2025
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: IMA Building Ribbon Cutting
Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Salina Area Technical College
2562 Centennial Road
Aug 25, 2025
Levee Pipe and Structure Cleaning
Beginning Monday August 25, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be cleaning a section of concrete pipe going underneath the Levee structure off Arlington Drive. Arlington Drive between Indian Rock Lane and South Delaware Avenue will be closed to thru traffic
Aug 25, 2025
Be a Part of the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair
Join the Smoky Hill Museum in making the Street Fair unforgettable. There are three exciting ways to get involved and be a part of this community event:
Parade Entries: Showcase your spirit in Salina's favorite parade! Register Here: https://www.smokyhillmuseum.org/
Aug 22, 2025
TARGET AREA EXPANDED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REPAIR AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City of Salina is expanding the target area for the Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program through Federal Home Loan Bank’s (FHLB) Affordable Housing Program. The City received the original award of $999,999 in early 2024. The award was made possible through
Aug 22, 2025
ROAD CLOSURE ON SANTA FE AVENUE FOR UPRR REPAIRS
Please be advised that Santa Fe Avenue, from Lincoln Avenue to North Street, is currently closed due to railroad crossing replacement work being conducted by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR).
The street is expected to remain closed throughout the duration of the re
Aug 20, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing by Board of Zoning Appeals
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Salina Board of Zoning Appeals to consider the following application(s):
Application #V25-5, filed by Charles Renz of JGR Architects on behalf of First Co
Aug 18, 2025
CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Starting Monday, August 18, 2025, T&M Construction will begin removing pavement for Phase 1 of improvements to Cedar Ridge Drive.
Phase 1 will close Cedar Ridge Drive from Markley Road to the middle of the Briargate Drive intersection. Traffic control and d
Aug 15, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing by City Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Commission at its regular meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the City County Building, 300 W. Ash Street, Ro
Aug 13, 2025
Ordinance 25-11253 Adopting 2026 Budget
ORDINANCE NO. 25-11253
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROPRIATING THE 2026 ANNUAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS, a Proposed Annual Budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2026 has been prepared by the City Manager, and
WHEREAS, said Proposed Annual
Aug 12, 2025
HORIZONS GRANTS INVITATION TO APPLY
The Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation announces that the application process is open for projects funded in 2026 in two categories of the Horizons Grants Program.
The Lana Jordan Developing Artist Grants, and the Organizational Project Grants are open for
Aug 12, 2025
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE S BROADWAY BLVD AND W WALNUT ST
Beginning Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Boretec, LLC will be working in West Walnut Street between South Broadway Boulevard and South Chicago Street. Sidewalk and pavement will be removed to replace two water main valves. Access onto West Walnut Street from South Broadway
Aug 07, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing by Planning Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to consider the following application(s):
Application #PDD04-4/4B, filed by Hutton, requesting an amendment to the Roosevelt-Lincoln Planned Devel
Aug 06, 2025
Special City Commission Meeting August 12
The Salina City Commission will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 12 at 8:30am in Room 105 of the City-County Building.
Commissioners will recess into Executive Session to conduct final interviews with City Manager candidates. Following the Executive Ses
Aug 06, 2025
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: City Manager Candidate Meet & Greet
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stiefel Theatre Watson Room
151 S. Santa Fe Ave.
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