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Emergency Solutions Grant Accepted to Address Homelessness in Salina

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The Salina City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 25-8303 accepting a conditional award of $216,348 for the 2025 Emergency Solutions…

Jul 30, 2025

Obituaries - July 30, 2025

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Michael Wayne Huiett Michael Wayne Huiett, 59, of Salina, passed away on July 23, 2025. Mike was born on October…

Jul 30, 2025

Saline County Jail Activity - Wednesday

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Booking activity data, details and images provided by courtesy of the Saline County Sheriff's Department. Jail Activity All…

Jul 30, 2025

Cooler Days Ahead With Rain Chances in Salina

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Cooler temperatures will settle into the region Thursday through Sunday with rain chances Thursday and Sunday. Enjoy!…

Jul 30, 2025

Hot and Humid Trend to Persist in Salina till Mid-Week Cold Front

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The stretch of hot and humid weather will continue for most areas into Wednesday before a strong cold front moves…

Jul 30, 2025

Saline County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Maggie Retires After Seven Years of Service

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SALINE COUNTY, KS – 4:20 PM / July 29, 2025 — The Saline County Sheriff’s Office has announced the retirement of…

Jul 29, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Pavement patching on I-70 to begin Wednesday

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Two pavement patching projects are scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 30 on I-70 in Lincoln and Ellsworth counties. Projects are…

Jul 29, 2025

City Sets 2026 Budget Hearing Date with Mill Levy Reduction of 0.849 Mills

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The Salina City Commission set the date for the 2026 budget public hearing and established a reduced mill levy rate…

Jul 29, 2025

Temple Parking Lot Lighting Project Approved Despite Concerns About Private Property Use

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The Salina City Commission voted 5-0 on Monday to approve a $65,466 contract with Precision Electric for lighting installation…

Jul 29, 2025

Crawford Street Identified as Salina's Most Dangerous Corridor in Safety Study

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Crawford Street has been identified as the most dangerous roadway in Salina, according to findings presented at Monday's…

Jul 29, 2025

Saline County Jail Activity - Tuesday

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Booking activity data, details and images provided by courtesy of the Saline County Sheriff's Department. Jail Activity All…

Jul 29, 2025

Mild Temps and Light Winds Ahead

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Light southerly winds will prevail over the area with mild temperatures expected. Low temperatures will bottom out in the mid…

Jul 29, 2025

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