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Oct 16, 2023
PAVEMENT SEALING WORK CONTINUES
On Monday through Friday, October 16th through 20th, Circle C Paving & Construction of Goddard, Kansas will seal cracks on the following streets, weather permitting.
Aidan
Jodi Court
Ambassador
Katie Court
Bentley
Lakeview
Blakemoo
Oct 10, 2023
OHIO/MAGNOLIA REPAIRS
On Wednesday, October 11th, Smoky Hill, LLC of Salina will begin repairing the intersection of Ohio and Magnolia.
The intersection will receive extensive repairs over the next couple of months, the first phase of which is repairing the inside lanes. Speed limits in a
Oct 10, 2023
MEDIAN CONCRETE PAVER RESTORATION
On Tuesday, October 10th, National Sealing Company of Davie, Florida will begin dyeing and sealing the concrete pavers in medians throughout Salina. Concrete pavers have been installed in medians in Salina since the late 1990's. In contrast with the clay bricks that wer
Oct 09, 2023
OAKDALE AVENUE BRIDGE RAIL PAINTING
During the week of October 9th, Southern Coatings of Tarpon Springs, Florida will begin repainting the Oakdale Avenue Bridge's pedestrian rails.
The bridge is located three blocks south of Iron Avenue at the northeast corner of Oakdale Park. Sidewalks over the bridge
Oct 09, 2023
PAVEMENT SEALING WORK CONTINUES
On Monday through Friday, October 9 th through 13th , Circle C Paving & Construction of Goddard, Kansas will seal cracks on the following streets, weather permitting.
Aidan
Jodi Court
Ambassador
Katie Court
Blakemoore
Lakeview
Calc
Oct 04, 2023
DRAINAGE REPAIR ON SANTA FE
On Thursday, October 5th, Inco USA of Olathe will begin installing a gutter to facilitate drainage in the on-street parking area east of the Salina Regional Health Center.
During construction access to the short-term on-street parking and the west lane of Santa Fe wi
Oct 04, 2023
MILL AND INLAY WORK BEGINS
On Thursday through Friday, October 5th through 13th , APAC Shears of Salina will begin work on the City of Salina’s annual asphalt mill and inlay project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:
The work consists of milling the existing asphalt street su
Oct 02, 2023
Free Landfill Day Saturday, October 14
Free Landfill Day One Day Only – Saturday October 14, 2023 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill 4292 S. Burma Rd.
The City of Salina is pleased to announce free residential trash disposal for all Saline County residents at the Salina Municipal Solid
Oct 02, 2023
Secure Loads = Safe, Clean Roads
In a joint effort to enhance safety, protect the environment, and promote responsible waste disposal practices, the City of Salina is pleased to announce a collaborative initiative with Saline County. This initiative aims to encourage proper load securement among landfi
Sep 28, 2023
Last Chance to see Exhibit on Fire at the Smoky Hill Museum
There are just a few weeks remaining to see the Smoky Hill Museum’s exhibit, Fire: Embers of Discovery. In this exhibit, you will encounter major fires in our Nation’s history as well as stories from Salina’s past. These fires helped shape our understanding of fire and
Sep 27, 2023
Museum First Thursday: Great Depression Post Office Murals
Between 1934 and 1943, over 1,600 pieces of public art were installed in post offices throughout the country – 29 in Kansas. These pieces have stood the test of time - eight decades of time. Join Kara Heitz as she delves into what these murals can tell us about Kansas d
Sep 26, 2023
Pershing Street Storm Sewer Replacement
Beginning Tuesday September 26, Smoky Hill Construction will be replacing the storm sewer on the 1700 block of Pershing Street to Cloud Street (about one block east of the Broadway Boulevard and Cloud Street intersection). Areas along Pershing Street and Cloud Street ma
Sep 25, 2023
Temporary Signs during Election Season 2023
Temporary Signs during Election Season 2023 (September 23 to November 9, 2023)
Single-Family Residential Lots
On private property – an unlimited number of signs may be placed, none may exceed 8 sq. ft. in area or 6 ft. in height.
On public right-of-way adja
Sep 21, 2023
Salina Animal Shelter Expands Available Hours
Starting Monday, September 25, 2023, the Salina Animal Shelter will be expanding available hours to accommodate public walk-ins.
Open hours are as follows:
Monday: 11am to 4:30pm
Tuesday: 11am to 4:30pm
Wednesday: 11am to 4:30pm
Thursday: By appointment
Sep 21, 2023
Spruce Street Railroad Repair
Beginning Friday September 22, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be closing Spruce Street to allow the Railroad to make repairs to their tracks.
Spruce Street will be closed to thru traffic from College Ave to Clark Street Weather permitting, repairs ar
Sep 13, 2023
CITIZEN BOARDS’ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The City of Salina is accepting expression of interest forms for vacancies that currently exist on the following citizen boards, commissions and committees:
Accessibility Advisory Board - Citizen-at-Large w/ a Disability, Youth Member*
Animal Control Advisory &
Sep 13, 2023
REPUBLIC AND FUNSTON/SHERIDAN INTERSECTION REPLACEMENT
On Monday, September 11th, Lancaster Construction of Salina began removing and replacing the pavement at the intersection of Republic and Funston/Sheridan.
Until the work is completed Republic, Funston, and Sheridan will be closed to through traffic at the intersecti
Sep 06, 2023
Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair
The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair takes place on Saturday, September 23 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
Sep 05, 2023
2023 ULTRATHIN BONDED ASPHALT SURFACE PLACEMENT CONTINUES
On Tuesday through Thursday, September 5 th through 7 th , APAC Shears of Salina will continue the City of Salina’s annual ultrathin bonded asphalt surface project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:
Motorists are urged to avoid work zones altogether
Aug 30, 2023
Inside the Fire: A Panel Discussion with Salina Firefighters
In this First Thursday Presentation, a panel of firefighters will explain what it is like to be inside a fire, what they have learned about fires, and about themselves. They will answer questions, share a little about how firefighting has changed, what they hope to see
Aug 29, 2023
ANNUAL CHIP SEAL PROJECT
On Tuesday through Thursday, August 29th through September 1st, APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Division of Emporia, Kansas will perform the City of Salina’s annual chip seal project. The schedule is as follows, weather permitting:
Chip sealing is a method of pavement
Aug 28, 2023
General Services Schedule for Labor Day
On Monday, September 4th, City of Salina Sanitation Services will be providing 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 faciliti
Aug 28, 2023
City Offices Closed on Labor Day; No City Commission Meeting
City offices will be closed Monday, September 4, 2023 for the Labor Day holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Additionally, there will not be a City Commission meeting on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Aug 22, 2023
The Smoky Hill Museum Wants Your River Stories!
The Friends of the River Foundation and the Smoky Hill Museum are collecting memories of the Smoky Hill River and its surroundings. These stories will not only help to inform guided historic river walks being developed by the Friends and Museum, but will also be a repos
Aug 15, 2023
Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair - Call for Parade Entries
The Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair is seeking parade entries and invites you to participate in this wonderful event. Parade applications must be returned by Friday, September 1, in order to participate. There is no entry fee. Fill out an application online or download it