News
Jul 08, 2026
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: “4 Days in June” Film Premier
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Ave.
This is not a meeting of the governing body. One or more members of the
Jul 07, 2026
PAVEMENT MARKING IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN JULY 8th
Beginning Wednesday, July 8th, Traffic Management KS of Holton, Kansas, will refresh pavement markings on 9th Street from Riffel Drive to Market Place. Crews will be working for approximately three days, weather permitting.
Crews will use grinding and painting eq
Jul 06, 2026
Hike and Bike Trail Construction on Magnolia Begins July 6
Beginning Monday, July 6, Prado Construction LLC of Valley Center, Kansas, will begin work on a new 10’ hike and bike trail along the south side of Magnolia Road between Belmont Boulevard and Ohio Street.
This work will require the closure of the southernmost ea
Jun 30, 2026
Smoky Hill Museum Friends Receive Community Service Tax Credits
The Smoky Hill Museum Friends, Inc. (Friends) is one of only 24 nonprofit organizations across the state awarded funding through the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP) to support significant fundraising efforts.
According to the Kansas Department of Comme
Jun 30, 2026
SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
Early numbers from the Smoky Hill River Festival demonstrate strong support for the 50th year of the event. More than 53,000 came through the gates Thursday through Sunday, with an estimated economic impact of $3,000,000.
Salina Arts & Humanities staff are pl
Jun 30, 2026
Notice of Public Hearing by City Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Commission at its regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, at the City County Building, 300 W. Ash Street, Room 107
Jun 29, 2026
West Magnolia Road Closed Overnight June 29-30
Starting at 11:00 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 29, 2026, Magnolia Rd. will be temporarily closed to traffic from Centennial Rd. to Virginia Dr. The closure is necessary for the contractor to place new pavement as part of the Magnolia Rd. improvements. It is expected that
Jun 29, 2026
Salina Fire Department Launches Salina Fireworks Bucket Brigade
The Salina Fire Department is proud to announce the launch of the Salina Fireworks Bucket Brigade, a new community safety program for the 4th of July season.
Through partnerships with Salina businesses, the department collected 800 five-gallon buckets to help res
Jun 26, 2026
MILL AND INLAY WORK CONTINUES JUNE 29TH
On Monday, June 29, APAC Shears of Salina will finish placing an asphalt overlay on Vortex. Upon completion of that street, they plan to move to the shoulders on the south end of the old airport off Markly, south of Dean Evans Stadium.
After completing the old airpo
Jun 25, 2026
Celebrates America’s 250th with the Exhibit Moments That Made US
Exhibit Title: Moments that Made US
Dates: July 1 to the end of August, 2026
Locations & Times: Smoky Hill Museum, 211 West Iron Avenue, Tuesdays-Fridays 11-5 and Saturdays 10-5
The Garage, 134 S 4th Street, Thursdays 10-8, Fridays-Saturdays 10-5, Sundays
Jun 24, 2026
Salina General Services Offices Announce Closure for Independence Day
The Salina General Services Offices and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. With the Salina Drive-Thru Recycling Center closed Saturday, July 4th.
Please note t
Jun 24, 2026
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 #ZMA26-004, filed by Mike Harvey on behalf of Bobcat of Salina Inc., requesting a Zoning Map
Jun 24, 2026
Special City Commission Study Session July 1
The Salina City Commissioners will convene for a special study session at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in Room 107 of the City/County Building (300 W. Ash Street) to discuss water quality concerns.
Jun 18, 2026
Exhibit Celebrates Dunbar’s Legacy
Exhibit Title: Celebrating Dunbar’s Legacy
Dates: June 20 to June 30, 2026
Time: Tuesdays-Fridays 11-5 and Saturdays 10-5
Location: Smoky Hill Museum, 211 West Iron Avenue,
Admission: Free
Dunbar School opened in 1922 after the Salina Board of Educati
Jun 18, 2026
MILL AND INLAY WORK CONTINUES JUNE 19TH
On Friday, June 19, APAC Shears of Salina will begin placing an asphalt overlay on Ohio Street from Cloud to Belmont. This work is expected to continue through Tuesday June 23, weather permitting. When paving is completed on Ohio, the operation will move to Schippel and