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Central Mall Shows Renewed Water Damage After May 17-18 Rainfall
Salina

Central Mall Shows Renewed Water Damage After May 17-18 Rainfall

Central Mall in Salina is again showing visible signs of water damage following rainfall over May 17 and 18. Large portions of the mall …

May 18, 2026 Read
Home of the Day: New Price on 2025-Built Solomon Home
Salina

Home of the Day: New Price on 2025-Built Solomon Home

A newer home in Solomon has hit a new price point. The property at 108 E. 5th St. in Solomon is now listed at …

May 18, 2026 Read
City of Salina Landfill Closing Early on May 18 Due to Severe Weather
Salina

City of Salina Landfill Closing Early on May 18 Due to Severe Weather

The City of Salina Landfill will close early at 2:00 p.m. today, May 18, 2026, due to the forecast of severe weather in the …

May 18, 2026 Read
Lightning Blamed for Two Commercial Fires in Downtown Salina During Storms
Salina

Lightning Blamed for Two Commercial Fires in Downtown Salina During Storms

The Salina Fire Department responded to two separate commercial structure fires within blocks of each other during thunderstorms early Monday morning. The first call …

May 18, 2026 Read
ALERT: Hospital Parking Garage Access Restricted During Severe Weather
Salina

ALERT: Hospital Parking Garage Access Restricted During Severe Weather

Community members are being asked not to use the hospital parking garage for hail shelter unless they are a patient, visitor, or employee. Hospital …

May 18, 2026 Read
Public Notices - May 18, 2026
Salina

Public Notices - May 18, 2026

Public notices published in the Salina311 Newspaper on May 17th and/or May 13th.

May 18, 2026 Read
Multiple Arrests Made in Major Theft Investigation Connected to Palmer Towing Lot
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Multiple Arrests Made in Major Theft Investigation Connected to Palmer Towing Lot

Multiple arrests have been made and nearly $40,000 in stolen property recovered following a lengthy theft investigation connected to Palmer Towing Lot at 160 …

May 18, 2026 Read
BREAKING WEATHER UPDATE: Saline County Under Moderate Risk for Severe Storms Today
Salina

BREAKING WEATHER UPDATE: Saline County Under Moderate Risk for Severe Storms Today

The National Weather Service in Wichita is forecasting scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms across Saline County this afternoon and tonight, placing the county in …

May 18, 2026 Read
Saline County Jail Activity - Monday
Salina

Saline County Jail Activity - Monday

Current Jail PopulationTotal: 180 | Male: 143 | Female: 37Recent Bookings (5)Terpe, Robert KeithAge: 50 | Sex: Male | Race: WhiteLocation: Salina, KansasHeight: 5' …

May 18, 2026 Read
Thunderstorms Expected in Salina Area Today
Salina

Thunderstorms Expected in Salina Area Today

Salina, Kansas — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 82°F and a low of 57°F. Today's Forecast — Monday, May 18 Conditions: Thunderstorm …

May 18, 2026 Read
Herrington Urges KWU Graduates to Learn, Lead With Hope and “Do a Great Deal of Good”
Salina

Herrington Urges KWU Graduates to Learn, Lead With Hope and “Do a Great Deal of Good”

At Kansas Wesleyan University’s 2026 Commencement ceremony, Dr. Sean Herrington ’93 returned to the school that helped shape his life with a message built …

May 17, 2026 Read
Home of the Day: Indian Rock Park Area Bungalow Offers Wood Floors, Deck and New Class 4 Roof
Salina

Home of the Day: Indian Rock Park Area Bungalow Offers Wood Floors, Deck and New Class 4 Roof

A newly listed Salina home near Indian Rock Park offers three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 1,248 square feet of living space. Located at 1507 …

May 17, 2026 Read
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