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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

Extreme Heat Forecasted Today

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Heat index values during the afternoon and early evening on Tuesday are expected to be in the 102 to 109…

Jul 29, 2025

Updated Home with Bonus Family Room in Central Salina

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Address: 1026 Republic Circle, Salina, KS 67401 Price: $285,000 Property Type: Single Family Year Built: 2001 Square Footage: 1,…

Jul 29, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Finalizes Contractor for Smoky Hill River Log Jam Cleanup Amid Debate and Citizen Concerns

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The Salina City Commission has approved a contract with Diehl Enterprises, Inc. for the removal of a massive log jam…

Jul 28, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Magnolia Village Now Leasing in Salina With Rates Starting at $795

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SALINA, Kan. — A new apartment development in south Salina has begun pre-leasing, offering one- and two-bedroom units along with a…

Jul 28, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Man Arrested for Domestic Violence on Simmons Street

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Jul 28, 2025

Abilene Man Arrested After Domestic Altercation on Ohio Street

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Jul 28, 2025

Man Arrested After Threatening Residents with Knife on South Fifth Street

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Jul 28, 2025

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