News
Jun 01, 2026
MILL AND INLAY WORK BEGINS JUNE 1ST
On Monday, June 1st, APAC Shears of Salina will begin an asphalt mill and inlay project on Broadway Blvd from Republic Avenue to 9th Street.
One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open at all times. Motorists should expect minor delays and are encourag
May 28, 2026
Fairdale Road Pavement Repair
Beginning Monday, June 1, the City of Salina Public Works
Department will be milling and repairing deep cracks in the
pavement on Fairdale Road between Applewood Lane and
Brookwood Lane. This section of roadway will be closed, and
traffic will be detoured do
May 27, 2026
Temporary Closure of Kenwood Cove Due to Hazardous Materials Incident
The City of Salina Parks and Recreation Department announces the temporary closure of Kenwood Cove effective immediately following a hazardous materials (hazmat) incident identified within the facility.
Out of an abundance of caution and to protect the health and
May 26, 2026
Thursdays are HOT this June at the Smoky Hill Museum
Event Title: June First and Third Thursdays Presentations
Date: June 4 and 18, 2026
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Location: 211 West Iron Avenue & Zoom
Admission: Free
Don’t miss these hot Thursdays at the Museum! June’s First Thursday is From East Elm Stree
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
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 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