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Over 30% of Salina Grace Clients Come From Outside Salina as City Considers $90K Funding Amid $640K Deficit

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Salina, KS — As the City of Salina works through its 2026 budget planning, a projected general fund deficit of $640,…

Jul 22, 2025

State Street Closed Between Lightville & Muir Roads Due To Flooding

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State Street will be closed between Lightville and Muir Roads due to flooding. The Saline County Road and Bridge Department…

Jul 22, 2025

Commission to Meet July 30 to Outline City Manager Hiring Process

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SALINA, KS — The City of Salina is continuing its search for a permanent City Manager, with applications still being accepted…

Jul 22, 2025

UPDATE: Landfill Operations Resume

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UPDATE 9:41 am After a temporary closure due to excessive rainfall, the Landfill is now ready to accept waste.…

Jul 22, 2025

Salina Fire Department Addresses Bill Burke Park Log Jam Concerns

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On Saturday, July 19th, the Salina Fire Department responded to a report of a small log pile on fire along…

Jul 22, 2025

Heavy Rains Soak Salina After Dry Spell

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After enduring weeks of relatively dry conditions, Salina residents witnessed a dramatic turn in weather patterns as significant rainfall returned…

Jul 22, 2025

Obituaries - July 22, 2025

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Larry Alan Usher Larry Alan Usher, born February 27, 1933, in Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025, surrounded…

Jul 22, 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 22, 2025

Morning Showers to Cool Down Salina, More Storms Ahead Midweek

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Showers and storms should come to an end shortly after sunrise this morning. Fortunately, the recent rainfall should keep temperatures…

Jul 22, 2025

Spacious 4-Bedroom Home with Dual Garages on Corner Lot – $175K

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401 NE 13th St | $175,000 Discover space, function, and value in this well-located 4-bedroom, 1-bath home…

Jul 21, 2025

Public Notices - July 21, 2025

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Public notices published in the Salina311 Newspaper on July 20th and/or July 16th. 💡This story was featured in the…

Jul 21, 2025

Salina Resident Loses $2,000 in Utility Payment Scam

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Jul 21, 2025

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