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2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election (Click here for preliminary results)

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Tue, Mar 19, 2024 Fri, Mar 29, 2024
An evacuation notice has been issued for all those within two miles of Hohneck and Watkins Roads. If you are in this area LEAVE NOW and AVOID THE AREA.

An evacuation notice has been issued for all those within two miles of Hohneck and Watkins Roads.

If you are in this area LEAVE NOW and AVOID THE AREA.

Additionally, the interstate has low to no visibility due to smoke in the area of I-70 west of I-135. Avoid the interstate and take an alternate route if you must travel. Air support is en route to the area.

A fire that started on the south side of I-70 between Muir and Headville Road has crossed the interstate and is now burning north toward Culver, prompting the evacuation.

Thu, Feb 29, 2024 Sat, Mar 02, 2024
Winter Storm Updates

Please reserve 911 calls for emergencies only. 

Report power outages and downed powerlines to your power companies:

Warming Shelter Information


January 14, 2024

Key Messages:

  • Light snow today through tonight.
  • Bitter cold Arctic air, dangerous wind chills through Tuesday.

January 14 Weather Packet

January 13, 2024

Key Messages:

  • Light snow event Sunday - Monday
  • Bitter cold Artic air, dangerous wind chills through Tuesday 

January 13 Weather Packet


January 12, 2024

Key Messages:

  • Light snow event Sunday through early Monday
  • Bitter cold Arctic air
  • Dangerous wind chills through Tuesday

January 12 Weather Packet


January 10, 2024

Key Messages:

  • Two rounds of light to moderate snow with breezy/gusty north winds are expected late Thursday through early Friday and again Sunday through early Monday.
  • Residents should take the necessary steps to be prepared for bitter cold Arctic air and dangerous wind chills late Thursday through Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

The National Weather Service has advised that the coming days will bring two rounds of light to moderate snow, accompanied by breezy and gusty north winds. This may lead to hazardous travel conditions, with snow, blowing snow, and low visibility.

The first round is expected to occur from late Thursday through early Friday. Saline County can expect light to modest snowfall amounts, stout and gusty north winds, and falling temperatures. 

The second round is anticipated from Sunday through early Monday and is also expected to bring light to modest accumulating snowfall, with very cold temperatures and breezy north winds. 

For more information review the full weather packet.

January 10 Weather Packet


January 9, 2024

Due to inclement weather and staffing, the south Satellite Tag Office is closed today. The main office, located at 300 W. Ash St., Room 210 is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Residents can schedule an appointment or renew tags online and find other services at salinecountyks.gov/vehicle-registration.

We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause. Please stay safe.


January 8, 2024

Key messages:

  • Moderate to heavy snow with blowing and drifting late today into Tuesday.
  • Travel will become very difficult to impossible over central Kansas.
  • Cold on Tuesday and much colder on Friday and this weekend (well below zero wind chills).

Central Kansas is facing a severe weather event with moderate to heavy snowfall expected from this afternoon into Tuesday morning. Travel across the region will be extremely difficult, potentially impossible, due to significant snow accumulation and reduced visibility.

Saline County may see up to 8 inches of snow by 3 a.m. tonight. The coming days are anticipated to bring a sharp drop in temperatures, leading to extremely cold conditions, especially by the weekend. 

Residents are advised to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay updated with the latest weather forecasts. For more information, review the full weather packet.

January 8 Weather Packet


January 7, 2024

Key messages:

  • Moderate and heavy snow with blowing and drifting late Monday into Tuesday.
  • Travel could be very difficult to impossible over central Kansas.
  • Whiteout conditions are likely to occur Monday night primarily over central Kansas. 
  • Cold on Tuesday and much colder Friday into next weekend.

A severe winter storm is expected to hit central Kansas, including Saline County, late Monday and through Tuesday. Residents should expect heavy snowfall with blowing and drifting, making travel extremely difficult to potentially impossible. Whiteout conditions are likely Monday night, with Salina expected to face the worst conditions Tuesday night.

For the latest information, stay tuned to your local radio stations and follow updates from the National Weather Service. 

January 7 Weather Packet


January 5, 2024

A storm system is set to impact Saline County early next week, with expectations of moderate to heavy snowfall accompanied by blowing and drifting conditions. The period of greatest concern is from late Monday into early Tuesday, during which there is a potential for blizzard conditions across central Kansas.

Currently, the precise path of the storm is still uncertain. However, updates are planned for Saturday morning. 

For the latest information, stay tuned to your local radio stations and follow updates from the National Weather Service. Due to the anticipated travel disruptions and challenging road conditions, it's important to exercise caution.

The National Weather Service plans to provide more details and updates on Saturday.

January 5 Afternoon Weather Packet

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Winter weather is expected today and early next week. Please stay tuned to your local radio stations for the most up-to-date information.

Light to moderate snow is expected today, with the heaviest during morning hours. 

A winter storm is expected to arrive on Monday and Tuesday, bringing the potential for a longer duration of moderate and heavy snow with blowing and drifting snow.

January 5 Morning Weather Packet

Fri, Jan 05, 2024 Mon, Jan 22, 2024
2023 General Election Results

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Tue, Nov 07, 2023 Tue, Nov 21, 2023
Some functions of website down

We have been made aware that the following functions of salinecountyks.gov are currently limited or not working:

Parcel Search

Tax Search 

Inmate Search

...and potentially others

Thank you for being patient. This should be corrected shortly.

Wed, Aug 23, 2023 Wed, Aug 23, 2023
Extreme to catastrophic fire conditions expected today

If you have had a controlled burn in recent days, please be mindful of the possibility of rekindling.


Fire Weather: 10 am to 8 pm

Severe Weather: 8 pm to 3 am


Any fire that starts will be very difficult to nearly impossible to control. Be mindful of anything that can cause a spark. If you have had any sort of burn in the past week, watch for rekindling.


Strong south to southeast winds of 25 to 35 miles per hour with wind gusts between 45 and 60 miles per hour are expected until 7 p.m. Blowing dust could reduce visibilities making travel difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.


Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornado activity are expected to the east between 8 pm and 3 am.


Have multiple ways to receive warnings.


-View the Weather Packet Here-

Tue, Apr 04, 2023 Wed, Apr 05, 2023