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May 18, 2026
2026 FESTIVAL MEDALLION QUEST WINNER CONFIRMED ON MAY 16
Salina Arts & Humanities announces that the winner of the 2026 Festival Medallion Quest is Courtney Witten.
Witten, a first-time hunter, started hunting Friday night, first by interpreting the clues as directions right to the location. Clue #1: Head to Auror
May 18, 2026
City of Salina Landfill Closing Early on May 18 Due to Severe Weather
The City of Salina Landfill will close early at 2:00 p.m. today, May 18, 2026, due to the forecast of severe weather in the area. Expected hail and heavy rainfall may create unsafe conditions at the landfill site.
City staff will continue to monitor the weather a
May 18, 2026
City of Salina Public Works Recognizes National Public Works Week
Annual observance recognizes the employees who help maintain essential infrastructure and services in the Salina community.
The City of Salina Public Works joins communities across the nation in recognizing May 17–23, 2026, as National Public Works Week.
May 15, 2026
Annual Water Line Free Chlorine and Fire Hydrant Flushing
Annual Water Line Free Chlorine Flushing: May 19 - July 6, 2026
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 w
May 14, 2026
Oakdale Park Closed to Vehicular Traffic May 18–19 for Street Work
Oakdale Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19, while APAC Shears of Salina continues work on the City of Salina’s Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Surface (UBAS) project.
During those two days, crews w
May 14, 2026
CONSTRUCTION NOTICE HAMILTON AVE AT N 4TH ST AND N 3RD ST
Smoky Hill Construction will continue working along Hamilton Avenue at N 4th Street and N 3rd Street. Intermittent lane closures at the intersections of Hamilton Ave and N 4th St and Hamilton Ave and N 3rd St will occur to allow the installation of a new water main. Acc
May 13, 2026
City of Salina Begins Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment
The City of Salina recently kicked off a project to inventory the condition of all streets maintained by the City. To accomplish this, the City retained the services of Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS) based out of Austin, TX.
RAS operates a fleet of
May 12, 2026
SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT
Salina Arts & Humanities announces the entertainment lineup for the 2026 Smoky Hill River Festival, marking the 50th year of the City’s epic arts party. Festival entertainment features outstanding performers from the region and across the nation, representing a wide
May 11, 2026
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION - MAY 14
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: Magnolia Village Ribbon Cutting
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 2500 Virginia Drive
This is not a meeting of the governing body. One or more member
May 11, 2026
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION - MAY 22
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: Salina Country Club Ribbon Cutting
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 2101 E. Country Club Rd.
This is not a meeting of the governing body. One or more m
May 11, 2026
CEDAR RIDGE DRIVE PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Starting today, Monday, May 11, 2026, T&M Construction will install traffic control and close a portion of Cedar Ridge Dr in preparation for Phase 3 of improvements to Cedar Ridge Drive. Pavement removal is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The construc
May 07, 2026
FESTIVAL MEDALLION QUEST 2026 LAUNCH
The Festival Medallion Quest marks the official countdown to the Smoky Hill River Festival. Beginning in 2009, the Medallion Quest brings the community together to celebrate the arts in a creative and connected way, while also encouraging patronage at the Festival Art S
May 07, 2026
Quail Hollow Drive Pavement Repair
Beginning Friday, May 8, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be replacing sections of pavement on Quail Hollow Drive.
The road will be closed to thru traffic during the repairs. Residents are advised to enter the construction area with caution.
W
May 07, 2026
Oakdale Park Closed to Vehicular Traffic May 11–12 for Street Work
Oakdale Park will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 12, while APAC Shears of Salina begins work on the City of Salina’s Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Surface (UBAS) project.
During those two days, crews will
May 05, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing by BID Design Review Board
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Design Review Board of Salina Business Improvement District No. 1 to consider the following application(s):
Application #CC26-005, filed by Charles Renz of Jones Gill
May 04, 2026
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Jerry Ivey Park
(In the event of inclement weather, the venue will be moved to 1st Southern Bapt
May 04, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing by Heritage Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Salina City Heritage Commission to consider the following application:
Application #HD26-001, filed by Travis Young, requesting Historic Sign designation for th
Apr 30, 2026
River History Walks
Event Title: River History Walks
Date: May 30 and June 6, 14, 27, 2026
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: 211 West Iron Avenue & Zoom
Admission: Free
River History Walks
Friends of the River Foundation and the Smoky Hill Museum are partnering to brin
Apr 29, 2026
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 #V26-003, filed by Henry Klover of H.C. Klover Architect on behalf of Nin
Apr 29, 2026
COMMUNITY INPUT SOUGHT FOR CULTURAL PLAN
The community is invited to share ideas and priorities for Salina’s next cultural plan by taking a brief public survey. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and responses will help guide arts and culture efforts in and around Salina.
“The Big Picture Cultural Plan