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Salina Economic Development Board to Consider Cedarhurst Expansion Thursday

The Salina Community Economic Development Organization board will consider possible action involving Dover Development Inc. and a Cedarhurst expansion when it meets Thursday, August …

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Dry Conditions Persist as Central Kansas Corn Moves Toward Maturity

Dry soil conditions remained widespread across Kansas last week as corn development in central Kansas continued ahead of several statewide benchmarks, according to the …

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Swim Lessons Return to Salina Family YMCA September 14

The Salina Family YMCA will bring back its swim lesson program beginning September 14, offering classes for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. …

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Alamo Drafthouse Project Still on Track for Salina

Plans to bring Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to Salina remain on track as local developers continue working through details surrounding the project. Salina311 first reported …

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County Selects Hutton as Construction Manager for Health Department Renovation

The Saline County Commission voted to select Hutton as the construction manager at risk for the renovation of the Prescott Avenue property, the future …

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County Officials Highlight Property Tax Refund for Seniors, Warn of Scam Misinformation

During a semiannual update to the Saline County Commission, County Appraiser Sean Robertson urged eligible residents to take advantage of a state property tax …

Aug 18, 2026 Read

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Salina Public Library Raises Concerns Over Regional Funding as 2028 Cut Looms

Salina Public Library officials are raising questions about whether Saline County taxpayers are receiving an equitable return from the Central Kansas Library System as …

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Obituaries - Tuesday, August 18

Thelma "Granny" Rowson August 17, 2026 - October 9, 1936 Thelma Irene "Granny" Rowson, 89 3/4, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August …

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Saline County Jail Activity - Tuesday

Current Jail PopulationTotal: 193 | Male: 154 | Female: 39Recent Bookings (16)Petry, Larry EugeneAge: 43 | Sex: Male | Race: WhiteLocation: Salina, KansasHeight: 5' …

Aug 18, 2026 Read

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Heat Peaks Near 100°F in Salina This Week

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 100°F, lows from 67°F to 73°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday, …

Aug 18, 2026 Read

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Spirit Halloween Moving to New Salina Location for 2026

Spirit Halloween is returning to Salina for the 2026 season, but it will not be back inside Central Mall this year. The seasonal Halloween …

Aug 18, 2026 Read

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New City Q&A Says $5 Million From General Fund Reserves Was Transferred to River Renewal; 2016 Records Show What Voters Approved

A new City of Salina question-and-answer page published Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, says the City Commission transferred $5 million from general fund reserves to …

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