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Jan 12, 2026
Fire Department Promotions and Leadership Reorganization
The Salina Fire Department announces a reorganization within its command staff and chief officers as well as multiple promotions within its ranks. The promotions reinforce the department’s commitment to leadership development, operational readiness, and service to the c
Jan 08, 2026
BROADWAY MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN JANUARY 12
On Monday, January 12, Prairie Landworks, Inc. of McPherson will begin construction on median improvements at the intersection of Broadway and State as part of the larger Broadway Median Project.
The existing medians will be replaced with stamped and colored con
Jan 06, 2026
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE CRESTVIEW DR AND EASTBOROUGH RD
Beginning Wednesday at 8:00 am, January 7, 2026, Smoky Hill Construction will be working in the intersection of Crestview Dr and Eastborough Rd. Eastborough Rd, south of Crestview Dr, will be intermittently closed to traffic for the installation of a new water main. A
Jan 06, 2026
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: Greg Bengtson Reception
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tony’s Pizza Event Center, 800 The Midway
This is not a meeting of the governing body. On
Jan 06, 2026
YEARS OF SERVICE RECEPTION FOR CITY ATTORNEY GREG BENGTSON
The City of Salina will host a reception for Greg Bengtson honoring his 40 years as City Attorney.
The City of Salina would like to invite the public to attend his reception on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Tony’s Pizza Event Center, Great P
Dec 30, 2025
Curbside Leaf Collection
General Services staff will be conducting curbside leaf collection from January 5th to February 27th, 2026, weather permitting. To help staff collect all leaves set out by the public this season, below are the participant guidelines.
Participant Guidelines and I
Dec 28, 2025
EMERGENCY CRASH REPORTING PLAN ENACTED
The “Emergency Crash Reporting Plan” has been implemented due to severe weather and/or hazardous driving conditions as the number of motor vehicle accidents exceeds the Department’s ability to respond in a timely manner.
Eligible accidents: Any non-hit and run,
Dec 23, 2025
Ordinance 25-11266 Adopting the 2018 International Fire Code
ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-11266
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 1 OF THE SALINA CODE TO ADOPT AND INCORPORATE BY REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2018 EDITION, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; AND REPEALING THE EXISTING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE III, DIV
Dec 19, 2025
New City Attorney Appointed
City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Patrick Hoffman as the new City Attorney.
Mr. Hoffman is a Salina resident and brings over 15 years of municipal law experience to the City of Salina. He served as County Counselor for Reno and Barton Counties, and as City At
Dec 17, 2025
General Services Holiday Schedule
The General Services holiday schedule is as follows: There will be no sanitation collection on Thursday, December 25th (Christmas Day) or Thursday, January 1st (New Year’s Day).
During both weeks:
After Christmas Day (December 25th): Collection will be one da
Dec 15, 2025
Special City Commission Meeting December 16 2025
SALINA CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Salina City Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the City-County Building, Room 107 for a special meeting to discuss legal considerations relating to the Cozy Inn vs. C
Dec 15, 2025
City Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year's Day
City offices will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26 for the Christmas holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule on Monday, December 29.
City offices will also be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the New Years Day holiday. <
Dec 11, 2025
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Confirmed in Geese in Salina
The City of Salina and Salina Animal Services are urging the public to exercise caution after multiple wildlife calls in the past week have resulted in three suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in local geese. This follows a growing number of HPA
Dec 09, 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 #Z25-6, filed by Tyler Adams, requesting a change in zoning district classification f
Dec 09, 2025
2025 Land Bank Report
Pursuant to K.S.A. 12-5903(f), City staff presents on the behalf of the Land Bank the following 2025 Conveyance Report:
The Land Bank has not conducted any property transactions since its creation. Accordingly, there is no inventory to report. In addition, the
Dec 09, 2025
Resolution 25-8320 Considering Expansion of Downtown TIF District
RESOLUTION NO. 25-8320
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS DETERMINING THAT THE CITY IS CONSIDERING AN EXPANSION OF THE SALINA DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE DATE AND TIME OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON SUCH MATTER, AND PR
Dec 09, 2025
Resolution 25-8323 Special Assessments Magnolia Hills No 3 Phase I
RESOLUTION NO. 25-8323
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE ADVISABILITY OF THE MAKING OF CERTAIN INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE MAKING OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN A