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Reno County farmers, ranchers to be honored at Nov. 18 agribusiness breakfast
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce will recognize local farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses during its annual agribusiness breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the 1861 Club on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Chamber President and CEO Debra Teufel said agriculture accounts for approximately 20% of the local economy.
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7 Brew building nears completion on South Ninth Street in Salina
The 7 Brew Coffee building at 2530 S. Ninth Street was nearly complete Thursday, with its brick exterior, curved roofline and large front windows in place. A crew member worked on the roof while others worked on the ground beside the building. A large mobile crane was parked next to the structure, and roofing material was stacked in the dirt lot nearby. No 7 Brew signage was visible yet.
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Salina Remembered: The Boy From Salina Whose Company Built America's Warplanes
Glenn L. Martin spent early childhood in Salina and later studied at Kansas Wesleyan. On Veterans Day, a look at the aircraft his company built for the men and women who served, from World War I bombers to the B-29 that ended World War II. Millions of Americans who served...
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Animal Control Officer Roles to Change
The operational transfer of the Salina Animal Shelter to Prairie Paws Animal Shelter is a month away. The private, non-profit, no-kill animal welfare organization officially takes over on December 13. Salina City Manager Jacob Wood tells KSAL News under the approved agreement Prairie Paws, a regional animal welfare organization that...
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Cozy Victory Has Broader Implications
The lengthy legal fight over the Cozy Inn’s flying-saucer burger mural has reached its conclusion, following the ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Now, the City of Salina preparing to overhaul its local sign code. Sam MacRoberts, General Counsel and Litigation Director for the...
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Salina zoning board to consider setback variance for Bailey Road distribution facility addition
The Salina Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The board will hold a public hearing on Application #V26-007, filed by Mike McCall on behalf of Pestinger Real Estate, LLC, requesting a front yard setback variance of 15 feet along Scanlan Avenue, from the 35-foot minimum required by Salina Code Sec. 42-350 to 20 feet.
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This Kansas Bookstore Has Library Ladders, a Fireplace, and a Few Surprises
A bookstore in downtown Salina has rolling library ladders, tall wooden shelves, and a fireplace corner where customers can sit and read. Red Fern Booksellers occupies a historic building on Santa Fe Avenue, with an interior that feels more like an old-fashioned library than a typical retail shop. The independent...
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Veterans Parade Planned For Saturday
The Salina community will come together this Saturday as Interim HealthCare and Hospice hosts its 5th Annual Veterans Day Parade to honor those who have served in the military. The event will take place on Saturday, kicking off at 9:00 AM along Santa Fe Avenue, from Elm Street to South...
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Salina residents concerned about water rebate program after many find they do not qualify
SALINA, Kan. (KWCH) - Months after concerns were first raised, people in Salina are still frustrated about their water. 12 News spoke with people in Salina over the summer who were worried about discolored water, describing it as “a nightmare.” City leaders said they are addressing the issue and offering a rebate program for customers. However, many customers are now saying they don’t qualify for the rebate.
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City Preparing to Overhaul Sign Code
The City of Salina is preparing to overhaul its sign ordinance after losing a long-running legal battle over a mural at the Cozy Inn restaurant. Salina City Manager Jacob Wood appeared on the KSAL Morning News Extra Tuesday morning. Among other things he discussed the city’s strategy following rulings from the district court and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Both courts concluded that the city’s definition of a “sign” was unlawful under the First Amendment.
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Salina school board approves $753,000 in parking lot and track repaving at South Middle and Lakewood Middle
The Salina USD 305 Board of Education on Tuesday approved four encumbrances totaling $753,264.68 with Sunland Asphalt to mill and repave parking lots and tracks at South Middle School and Lakewood Middle School. The work, approved 7-0 as part of the consent agenda, includes:. Milling, repaving and striping of the...
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Salina resident brings ward-based commission, elected mayor petition plan to City Commission
SALINA, Kan. — A Salina resident brought his plan for petitions to change the city's form of government to the Salina City Commission on Monday. The petitions would ask voters to replace the city's current commission structure with four commissioners elected from geographic districts and a mayor elected citywide.