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Wichita just passed a $615M school bond. Here's what it means for your tax bill
Wichita voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3, approved a $615 million school bond issue for the state’s largest district, with 62% backing the first question and 60% supporting the second. The two propositions will fund new schools, trades training and renovations — but will add to homeowners’ property tax bills for years to come. Here are key takeaways: Supporters celebrated after both bond questions cleared , with Vote Yes Yes committee chair Luis Rodriguez saying, “Tonight, we learned that we have a path forward,” while opposition leader Walt Chappell of the Improve Learning First coalition said his side was outspent and that “closing schools and building new ones helps contractors make money but it doesn’t increase our students’ proficiency.” The bond will pay for new schools, trades training and renovations across the district. The approved bond carries a property tax rate of 7.68 mills — 5.5 mills for Proposition 1 and 2.18 mills for Proposition 2 — meaning the owner of a $200,000 home will pay an estimated extra $3,532.80 to $5,185.58 in property taxes over 20 years , with annual costs starting at $176.64 and potentially climbing to $353.28 if home values follow historical trends. The summary points above were
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Wichita museum recognizing Native American leaders, including 10-time Paralympic medalist
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Mid-American All-Indian Museum is recognizing the trail blazers in society. On Friday, it hosted its first ever Hall of Honor recognizing Native Americans whose lives and work have made a lasting impact. It includes the first enrolled citizen of a tribe to fly in space, as well as the creator of the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue.
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Salina Remembered: The Civil War's 'Mother' to Soldiers Once Ran a Salina Eating House
Mary Ann "Mother" Bickerdyke died 125 years ago, on Nov. 8, 1901. After the war, she helped hundreds of veteran families settle in Kansas and set up shop in frontier Salina. She went to war carrying $500 worth of hospital supplies from Galesburg, Illinois. By the time it ended, generals had praised her by name, and soldiers called her "Mother."
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Salina commissioners to study East Magnolia Road and Smoky Hill River bridge options
The Salina City Commission will hold a study session Monday, Nov. 9, at 2:45 p.m. on roadway, bridge and traffic options for East Magnolia Road from the flood control levee to Markley Road, including replacement of the Smoky Hill River bridge. Staff and consultants will ask the commission to confirm...
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Salina Planning Commission Approves Preliminary Plat for Evergreen Addition
The Salina Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a preliminary plat for the Evergreen Addition, a proposed residential subdivision on a 12-acre tract of undeveloped land located southeast of the intersection of Cedar Ridge Drive and Murray Mount Road. The application, identified as case PP26-006, was brought by applicant Brian...
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Kansas sisters share experience of attending Trump rally
President Donald Trump was making another stop in Kansas, then he was not. Then Friday morning, his staff announced he would be attending another rally in Salina, this time on Sunday, not on Halloween, as earlier advertised. Given the scope of a presidential visit, the change in plans caused some chaos, including for those who wished to attend. Tiffany and Melissa Ford, twin sisters who live east of Ellinwood, could not be deterred.
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Downtown design review board to consider demolition of two buildings at 218 South 4th Street
The Business Improvement District Design Review Board will consider Application #CC26-019, filed by Tom Pestinger, which requests approval of a Certificate of Compatibility to allow the demolition of two buildings, two building slabs, and a brick wall that runs along the west side of the property next to the alley.
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Salina commission to consider $997,500 North Ohio Overpass painting award
The Salina City Commission will consider awarding the North Ohio Overpass Painting Project on Monday, Nov. 9, to Southern Coatings of Tarpon Springs, LLC of Tarpon Springs, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $997,500.17. The bid is $950,000.16 plus a 5% construction contingency of $47,500.01. The 531-foot bridge, completed...
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Salina commission to consider Fieldhouse vertical conveyor bid of up to $85,607
The Salina City Commission will consider awarding a bid Monday, Nov. 9, for a vertical reciprocating conveyor at the Salina Fieldhouse from Autoquip VRC for $83,162, plus $2,445 in electrical work by Precision Electric, for a total authorization not to exceed $85,607. The lift would move sports equipment and materials...
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Salina commission to consider 2027 downtown Business Improvement District fees
The Salina City Commission will consider Ordinance No. 26-11300 on Monday, Nov. 9, levying Salina Business Improvement District No. 1 service fees for 2027. The BID Board and Salina Downtown Inc. have recommended no increase for 2027. Budgeted BID fees paid to SDI for 2027 are $130,000, the same as the 2026 budgeted amount.
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Salina commissioners to meet privately with legal counsel on Cozy Inn appeal ruling, with possible action to follow
Salina city commissioners are scheduled to meet behind closed doors with legal counsel Monday to discuss the federal appeals court decision in The Cozy Inn's mural lawsuit, according to the agenda for the Nov. 9 City Commission meeting. The agenda says "Possible Action to follow." The closed session is the...
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City trash pickup and landfill stay on schedule for Veterans Day; recycling center and hazardous waste site close Nov. 11
City of Salina sanitation crews and the Salina Municipal Solid Waste Landfill will keep their regular schedules on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to a City of Salina General Services release issued Nov. 4. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility, the Drive-thru Recycling Center and General Services facilities will be...
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Salina local race winners are Republican
SALINA, KAN. - Local Salina election races are Red winners for this election. Brenda Smith the chair of the Saline County Republicans tells the Salina Post this morning, "We were pleased that Saline County voteded down the ballot. But very disappointed with the statewide results." That is a reference to...
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Dover Drive Closed to Through Traffic Between Broadway and Vassar for Water Main Replacement
Dover Drive will be closed to through traffic between South Broadway Boulevard and Vassar Drive for a water main replacement, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 3. Diehl Enterprises will install traffic control and remove pavement so the water main can be replaced. Residents will be provided access. Work is expected to last through the end of the year, weather permitting.