Salina Kansas Local Directory

SALINA – Painter and muralist Katy England has been selected to design the 2019 Smoky Hill River Festival Print. A native of Salina, England works most often in the medium of acrylic painting. In creating this year’s Festival Print, England depicted a view of the Smoky Hill River from the Mulberry Bridge in Oakdale Park […]

SALINE COUNTY – The suspect from the officer involved shooting that occurred February 5 in Saline County has been arrested. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Colt F. Wright, 25, of Derby, was released from Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita on Tuesday, where he received medical treatment from injuries sustained in the […]

SALINA – Through Friday, March 22, APAC Shears of Salina will begin sealing cracks on the following City of Salina streets, weather permitting: Residents will be asked to remove their cars from streets to facilitate the work, which will take place generally between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Access to properties within […]

SALINA – The 18th Annual Community and the 7th Annual Visually Impaired Easter Egg Hunts are scheduled for Saturday, April 20 on Fields 3 and 4 at the East Crawford Recreation Area, 841 Markley Road. The Community Easter Egg Hunt begins on Field 3 at 10:30 a.m. for children age 4 and under, 11 a.m. […]

SALINA – The Salina City Commission has announced its hiring of Mike Schrage as the next Salina City Manager. Mr. Schrage has served Salina for 13 years. He held the role of Deputy City Manager for 12.5 years and has been the interim since June. His previous public sector experience includes 12 years as City […]

SALINA – OCCK, Inc. Transportation, including Salina CityGo, 81 Connection and Paratransit services, will be closed on Monday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas. Transportation services will resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, December 26. For more information about OCCK, Inc., visit www.occk.com. For more information about CityGo, visit www.salinacitygo.com or contact […]

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A man who was part of a $4 million drug conspiracy operating out of a barbershop in Kansas City, Kan., was sentenced Tuesday to 52 months in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. According to a media release, Jason Bell, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute […]

SALINA – Union Pacific crews began maintenance on the railroad crossing at Raymond Avenue on Thursday. The crossing will be closed to traffic and reopened when the work is complete. Weather permitting, the work is scheduled to be complete by Friday, December 21. For additional information, contact the City of Salina Public Works Department at […]

SALINA – Salina author Dhyana Markley will sign copies of her newest book, “Native Messages” on December 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Salina Public Library. In “Native Messages,” Markley writes about spiritual events she has experienced, and various techniques she teaches to clean and clear all bodies, physical and spiritual, before ceremony. […]

SALINA – Dog and cat adoption fees at Salina Animal Services, 329 N. 2nd, have been reduced as part of the Home for the Holidays special. Dogs cost $25 and cats $5 through Saturday, December 22. Adopted dogs and cats will be: Spayed/neutered Micro-chipped Vaccinated with age-appropriate vaccines Dewormed Flea-treated Salina Animal Services is open […]

SALINA – The City of Salina has announced holiday schedules for City offices, City Commission, and the General Services Department. City offices will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. Staff will return to the regular schedule Wednesday, December 26. City offices will also be closed Tuesday, January 1, […]

SALINA – In partnership with Salina Iron and Metal Company, the Salina Drive-thru Recycling Center (SDRC) kicked off A Heart for Recycling on Wednesday. The new program will provide citizens with the opportunity to recycle aluminum foil with all proceeds benefiting Salina Animal Services. To kick-off the new program, Salina Animal Services held an adoption […]

SALINA – The Stiefel Theatre announces the 5th annual “Rockin’ The Fe” concert on Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. Rockin’ The Fe will feature three regional super groups: Sunset Sinners, Paramount & Northcutt playing the hottest Southern Rock, 80’s Rock & Country. Sunset Sinners is at the forefront of leading the Southern Rock Revival! […]

SALINA – The annual Noon Year’s Eve is scheduled for Monday, December 31, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Heritage Hall, located within the Tony’s Pizza Events Center, 800 The Midway. There is no charge for individuals and families to attend this event. Featured activities include: dancing, face painting, games, music, a cookies […]

SALINA – The Salina City Commission has announced its City Manager finalists. Following a nationwide search led by Springsted|Waters Executive Recruitment, the two City Manager finalists are Mike Schrage of Salina and Jeff Dingman of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mr. Schrage currently serves as Salina’s Interim City Manager. He has served Salina as Deputy City Manager […]

SALINA – The Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts has added another outstanding show to their upcoming calendar. Legendary band The Beach Boys will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3. Tickets for this event are on sale now! You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how […]

SALINA – St. John’s Military School Cadet Kenneth Golden knows what it means to work hard. He knows what it takes to be committed to personal improvement and driven to perform at the highest level. After all, only six high school tuba players in the entire state of Kansas make the state band, an accomplishment […]

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