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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
Aug 14, 2023
City Commission Notification
City Commissioners are invited to attend the ribbon cutting for Earhart Hall at the KSU-Salina campus. 2310 Centennial Road, on Tuesday, August 15 at 4pm.
This is not a meeting of the governing body. One or more members of the governing body may be present. If a ma
Aug 11, 2023
Microsurfacing Work Continues
On Monday through Thursday, August 14th through 17th, Vance Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri will resurface the following City of Salina streets, weather permitting:
Local roads will be closed to traffic during construction for a period not to exceed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m
Aug 08, 2023
SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL 2023 HIGHLIGHTS
The Smoky Hill River Festival was a success. Salina Arts & Humanities staff report that it was a very smooth year that generated just over one million in admission, art, and food sales.
There were 15,814 wristbands sold, generating an income of $212,124, the high
Aug 04, 2023
Microsurfacing Work Continues
On Monday through Friday, August 7 th through 11th , Vance Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri will resurface the following City of Salina streets, weather permitting:
Local roads will be closed to traffic during construction for a period not to exceed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Aug 04, 2023
SCHOOL SPEED LIMITS TO RESUME AUGUST 11
Area schools resume classes on Friday August 11 th, and the enforcement of the reduced speed school zones in Salina will resume on the same date. Drivers are encouraged to be additionally aware of children, school buses, the school zones around schools, and the reduced
Aug 01, 2023
Salina Arts and Humanities Commission Special Meeting
The Arts & Humanities Commissioners will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm at the Smoky Hill Museum, Community Room, 2nd Floor. They will meet with the site visit team from American Alliance of Museums (AAM) about the Museum’s Re-Accredita
Jul 28, 2023
Microsurfacing Work Begins
On Tuesday through Saturday, August 1st through 5th, Vance Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri will resurface the following City of Salina streets, weather permitting:
Local roads will be closed to traffic during construction for a period not to exceed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jul 27, 2023
West Republic Avenue Pavement Repair
Beginning Thursday, July 27, the City of Salina Public Works Department will be replacing a section of the roadway located on the 1100 block of W. Republic. The damage was due to the extreme temperatures which caused the road to heave excessively. This area of W. Republ