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City Approves 5-0: $1.21M Contract Amendment for River Debris Removal

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Salina, KS — The Salina City Commission on Monday authorized the city manager to amend the contract with DIEHL Enterprises, Inc.…

Oct 13, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Considers $1.2 Million Contract Amendment for Smoky Hill River Logjam Removal

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Salina, KS — The City of Salina is considering a proposal to increase its agreement with DIEHL Enterprises, Inc. for debris…

Oct 10, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Time-Lapse Captures a Day of Logjam Removal on the Smoky Hill River

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Salina, KS — A time-lapse video from earlier this October captures a full day of progress in the ongoing effort to…

Oct 8, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Rising Waters on Smoky Hill River Flood Portions of Bill Burke Park

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Heavy rainfall earlier this week has caused the Smoky Hill River to rise, leading to flooding in lower areas of…

Sep 10, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Flood Warning Issued for Saline County Through Wednesday

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Sep 9, 2025

Logjam Removal Project Underway on Smoky Hill River

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The process of removing the large logjam along the Smoky Hill River has officially begun. Diehl Enterprises, the contractor selected…

Sep 3, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Kanopolis Lake Drawdown Begins September 2

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will begin a controlled drawdown of Kanopolis Lake starting September 2.…

Sep 1, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Approves $452,351 Contract with Diehl Enterprises for Smoky Hill River Debris Removal

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The Salina City Commission voted unanimously on Monday to approve a contract with Diehl Enterprises, Inc. for the removal of…

Aug 12, 2025

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

BREAKING: City of Salina Finalizes Contractor for Smoky Hill River Log Jam Cleanup Amid Debate and Citizen Concerns

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

Jul 25, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

City Installs Barrier at Indian Rock Overlook to Smoky Hill River and Log Jam as Water Levels Rise

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The City of Salina is installing a barrier at the top of Indian Rock, blocking access to the area where…

Jul 24, 2025

Joshua Barnhart

Kanopolis Dam Gates Not Scheduled to Open as River Levels Rise

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SALINA, KS — As the Smoky Hill River continues to rise, prompting the closure of Bill Burke Park to all vehicles…

Jul 23, 2025

Joshua Barnhart