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Resident Raises Privacy Concerns Over Use and Expansion of License Plate Reader Cameras in Salina

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A Salina resident raised concerns before the City Commission regarding the use and planned expansion of automated license plate reader…

Dec 22, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

No Fee Break Granted for Crawford Street Demolition; City Reaffirms Enforcement Order

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The Salina City Commission voted 5–0 to deny a request from the owner of the former Ambassador Hotel property…

Dec 22, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Commission Supports Resilience Clubhouse Nonprofit Tax Exemption Application

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The Salina City Commission unanimously approved a resolution Monday authorizing the mayor to sign a letter in support of Resilience…

Dec 22, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Expands Downtown TIF District to Accommodate Proposed Lighthouse Properties Hotel

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City Commission Expands Downtown Redevelopment District Following Public Hearing The Salina City Commission voted unanimously Monday to expand the Salina…

Dec 22, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Salina Updates 2025 Budget With Increases to General Fund, Parks, Golf, and Insurance

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Salina City Commission Approves Amended 2025 Budget After Public Hearing The Salina City Commission unanimously approved an amended 2025 city…

Dec 22, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Public Notices - December 22, 2025

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Public notices published in the Salina311 Newspaper on December 21st and/or Dec ember 17th. 💡This story was featured in…

Dec 22, 2025

Saline County Jail Activity - Monday

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

Dec 22, 2025

Unseasonably Warm Christmas Day Expected in Salina

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Christmas day will see near-record high temperatures 25 to 30 degrees warmer than average!…

Dec 22, 2025

Record-Breaking Warmth Expected in Salina This Christmas

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Temperatures will remain well above average this week with forecast highs in the 60s and 70s through Friday. Record warmth…

Dec 22, 2025

Home of the Day: Classic Highland Avenue Home With Historic Charm

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Located on one of Salina’s most desirable streets, this two-story home at 724 Highland Ave. combines historic character with…

Dec 22, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Still Moving Forward at 100: Betty Garrison’s Salina Story

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Betty Garrison turned 100 on December 21, and true to form, she didn’t slow down for it. “I don’…

Dec 21, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Obituaries - December 21, 2025

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Jimmie Dean Scholes Jimmie Dean Scholes, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on December 16, 2025. He was born January…

Dec 21, 2025

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