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May 22, 2026

SALINA CITY COMMISSION BUDGET WORKSHOP

The Salina City Commissioners will meet on Monday, June 1, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. in room 107B in the City/County Building, 300 W. Ash Street. The meeting is open to the public.

May 21, 2026

ALL-AGES WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN ART MAKING AT THE 50TH SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL

The 50th year of the Smoky Hill River Festival offers hands-on artmaking for all ages, encouraging new experiences and community connection by participating in the “Community Tangle” and Viva La Tinta printmaking demonstrations. No experience is needed, and participatio

May 21, 2026

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE ROACH ST AND MARC ST

Beginning May 26, 2026, Mies Construction will install traffic control and close Roach Street at Marc Street. Pavement will be removed to replace the water main along Marc Street from Roach Street to Albert Avenue. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained. Work

May 20, 2026

Aspen Road Pavement Repair

Beginning Thursday May 21, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be replacing sections of roadway on Aspen Road between Crawford Street and Starlight Drive. This section of roadway will be closed to thru traffic.

Weather permitting, repairs are expecte

May 19, 2026

General Services Hours on Memorial Day

On Monday, May 25, sanitation crews will maintain their regular collection schedule. However, please note the following adjustments to facility hours:

- The landfill will close at 2:00 p.m.
- The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility, Salina Drive-thru Recy

May 19, 2026

City Offices Closed on Memorial Day

City offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026 for the Memorial Day holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

May 19, 2026

Salina Fire Department Celebrates National Emergency Medical Services Week

The Salina Fire Department is proud to recognize National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 17–23, 2026, and to honor the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of the department’s providers who serve the Salina community every day.

National EMS Week is a

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

Salina Fire Department Responds to Two Commercial Structure Fires During Thunderstorms

The Salina Fire Department responded to two separate commercial structure fires within only a few blocks of each other, during the early morning hours of Monday, May 18, 2026.

At approximately 00:45 this morning, the Salina Fire Department was dispatched to the B

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

ARTYOPOLIS INVITES KIDS AND FAMILIES TO CREATE - PLAY AND COLLECT ART TOGETHER DURING SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Artyopolis will once again offer one of the Festival’s most vibrant destinations for kids and families, inviting children and their caretakers to make, explore, and play together throughout the weekend. Artyopolis is open Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 1

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 12, 2026

Resolution 26-8353 Advisability of Stone Lake No. 2 Phase 4a Special Assessments

RESOLUTION NO. 26-8353

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 ACCORD

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

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