News


Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
May 12, 2023
Jail Project Update
Rosie Walter - Director
May 03, 2023
Woodcarving at the Senior Center
Jack Cole and Bill Reinbold met at a garage sale in 2014 and found they had a hobby in common, woodcarving. The two decided to start a woodcarving group at a local church. They did not advertise, but the group attracted other wood carvers by word of mouth. Jack worked o
Melissa McCoy - Public Information Officer
Jan 24, 2023
Hiring process for co-responder program has begun
Melissa McCoy - Public Information Officer
Jan 24, 2023
Hiring process for co-responder program has begun

Jan 23, 2023
Shenanigans at the Senior Center!
After last year’s successful season of the comedy "CASSEROLE CASANOVA" and the 60’s Revue "PEACE LOVE AND TIE-DYE"
The Salina Senior Theatre Project will be opening this year’s season with Kathleen Crandalls, comedy "SHENANIGANS AT THE BLUE PELICAN INN". Showing Apri

Dec 21, 2022
Warming Shelter Information
Salina Grace, located at 304 W. Grand Ave., operates a Winter-Only Overnight Emergency Shelter.
This will be a REFERRAL ONLY night-by-night shelter, no programs, just a warm place to sleep at night during the winter.
Shelter Guests MUST check in between 6 p.m. – 9

Dec 21, 2022
Dangerous Winter weather ahead
A surge of Arctic air will bring extreme wind chills late Wednesday night through Friday. Hazardous travel conditions are expected due to accumulating, blowing, and drifting snow beginning late Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.
Dangerously cold wind chills are ex

Nov 28, 2022
ARPA Update

Oct 07, 2022
Jail Project Update: Construction Continues
In the two months since our last update, lots of activity has occurred at the jail site. Many of the exterior walls have gone up, as have the dividing walls with the housing blocks. Individual rooms and offices are starting to take shape within the building.
Access r

Oct 03, 2022
Preventing the Flu is Worth A Shot! - Community Flu Shot Clinic
Don't miss the annual Community Flu Shot Clinic, THIS WEDNESDAY, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the 4-H building in Salina.
The influenza vaccine is particularly important when transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses can be high.
Drive-thru vac

Sep 01, 2022
Opioid Dashboard
The opioid dashboard is a website with up-to-date statics on opioid use and abuse in Saline County, information about contributing factors, education on how to identify opioid abuse and overdose, what to do to prevent it, and what resources are available and how to acce

Sep 01, 2022
Senior Services - News and Information
DID YOU KNOW… … that you can help the Senior Center fulfill its mission to foster healthful aging by joining our volunteers. We need volunteers in the dining room at lunchtime and to deliver Meals On Wheels to those who are homebound. Volunteers deliver at lunchtime t

Aug 22, 2022
28th Judicial District Community Corrections earns national achievement award for Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Saline & Ottawa Counties 28th Judicial District Community Corrections has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for clien

Aug 22, 2022
Simpson Road Closure between Magnolia and Crawford
This notice is an update on the status of the Simpson Road closure between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street.
We understand the public’s frustration with the road being closed and not seeing active construction. However, we ask for patience as we wait for the should

Aug 22, 2022
Healthy Workplace Roundtable
Are you an HR representative or executive at your company?
We want to talk to YOU!
The Saline County Health Department is hosting a Healthy Workplace Roundtable on August 25 for HR representatives and executives. This is an open forum discussion designed to share