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Lauren Driscoll, Special Counsel Todd Messenger Join Salina Commission for Hour-Long Cozy Inn Executive Session
Salina

Lauren Driscoll, Special Counsel Todd Messenger Join Salina Commission for Hour-Long Cozy Inn Executive Session

The Salina City Commission spent approximately one hour in executive session discussing the ongoing Cozy Inn case with city administrators, staff members and outside …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
UPDATE: Salina Downtown Reverses Candy Ban for 2026 Parade of Lights
Salina

UPDATE: Salina Downtown Reverses Candy Ban for 2026 Parade of Lights

SALINA, Kan. — Salina Downtown, Inc. has reversed its decision to prohibit candy, giveaways and other handouts during the 2026 Parade of Lights. The …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
Salina Man Arrested After Alleged Threat at Motel
Salina

Salina Man Arrested After Alleged Threat at Motel

A Salina man was arrested Monday night after allegedly threatening a motel employee during an eviction dispute. According to the Salina Police Department, officers …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
Warm Grill Coals Blamed for Pickup Fire in Rural Saline County
Salina

Warm Grill Coals Blamed for Pickup Fire in Rural Saline County

A pickup truck was declared a total loss after a fire broke out in the bed of the vehicle Monday evening in rural Saline …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
Obituaries - Wednesday, July 15
Salina

Obituaries - Wednesday, July 15

Patrick F. Lynch July 8, 2026 - April 11, 1950 Patrick Francis Lynch, 76, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
Saline County Jail Activity - Wednesday
Salina

Saline County Jail Activity - Wednesday

Current Jail PopulationTotal: 166 | Male: 133 | Female: 33Recent Bookings (12)Davenport, Paul JayAge: 48 | Sex: Male | Race: WhiteLocation: Salina, KansasHeight: 6' …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 102°F in Salina
Salina

7-Day Outlook: Heat Peaks Near 102°F in Salina

Salina, Kansas — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 92°F to 102°F, lows from 71°F to 80°F, limited rain chances. Today's forecast …

Jul 15, 2026 Read
Ermalea Mason Remembered for Her Faith, Strength and Lifelong Care for Others
Salina

Ermalea Mason Remembered for Her Faith, Strength and Lifelong Care for Others

Ermalea Mason November 5, 1931 – June 29, 2026 Ermalea Mason, 94, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, in Salina, Kansas. She was …

Jul 14, 2026 Read
Salina City Commission Calls Special Meeting on Cozy Inn Legal Case
Salina

Salina City Commission Calls Special Meeting on Cozy Inn Legal Case

The Salina City Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, July 15th, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 107 of the City-County Building. Following …

Jul 14, 2026 Read
Sponsored: Salina Needs a State Representative Who Will Fight for Water Infrastructure
Salina

Sponsored: Salina Needs a State Representative Who Will Fight for Water Infrastructure

By Jay Vanier, Republican Candidate for Kansas House District 71 Residents in several parts of Salina have spent too long dealing with discolored water, …

Jul 14, 2026 Read
Sponsored: Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Jay Vanier for Kansas House District 71
Salina

Sponsored: Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce PAC Endorses Jay Vanier for Kansas House District 71

 Jay Vanier, a Republican candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives in District 71, announced today that he has been endorsed by the Wichita …

Jul 14, 2026 Read
Burglary Reported at South Salina Smoke Shop
Salina

Burglary Reported at South Salina Smoke Shop

Police are investigating a burglary at a south Salina business that resulted in thousands of dollars in merchandise being stolen. According to the Salina …

Jul 14, 2026 Read
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