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Unseasonably Mild Week Ahead with Potential Record Warmth

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Dry and unseasonably mild weather will prevail through next week, with record warm temperatures possible by Tuesday. Normal high temperatures…

Dec 19, 2025

Gusty Winds to Increase Grassfire Risk Today in Central KS

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While it will not be nearly as windy as Thursday, gusty south winds up to 35 or 40 mph will…

Dec 19, 2025

City to Review and Approve Amended 2025 Budget

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The City Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the amended 2025 city budget, a routine but…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City to Hold Public Hearing on Expansion of Downtown Redevelopment District

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The Salina City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of an ordinance expanding the Salina Downtown Redevelopment…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Considers $71,899 Contract to Develop Homelessness Strategic Plan

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The Salina City Commission is scheduled to consider awarding a $71,899 consulting contract to SHG Advisors of Conifer, Colorado,…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City moves forward with community marketing rebrand ahead of 2026

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Salina is preparing to launch a refreshed community marketing brand and a new website as part of an effort to…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Salina’s Economic Development Pipeline Shows Multiple Major Prospects

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Salina’s economic development pipeline includes a range of active projects spanning manufacturing, energy, aviation, and redevelopment opportunities, according to…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Central Mall Redevelopment Advances Toward STAR Bond Public Hearings

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Plans to redevelop Salina’s Central Mall property continue to move forward, with city officials signaling that the project is…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Crosstown Rivals Salina Central and Salina South Clash in Wrestling Dual (Photo Gallery)

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Salina’s crosstown wrestling rivalry delivered a tight night on the mat as Salina Central and Salina South squared off…

Dec 18, 2025

Lisa Morris

Southeast of Saline Gets Their First Win of the Season (Photo Gallery)

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Dec 18, 2025

Jo Hurst

Southeast of Saline Ladies Fall to Hillsboro (Photo Gallery)

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Dec 18, 2025

Jo Hurst

High winds hit Salina with 71 mph gusts, semi tips over on I-70

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Salina sees 71 mph wind gusts, limited damage reported Salina recorded a peak wind gust of 71 mph on Thursday…

Dec 18, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

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