City Scope

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Fire Marshal Joe Kvacik tells us what the role of the Fire Marshal is, shares some fire prevention tips, talks about the coming changes to the state fire code and how it might affect Salina, and talks about the transition of the Fire Department's Prevention Division to a Community Risk Reduction model.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Public Works Director Ron Marsh fills us in on various street projects around Salina, as well as other Public Works capital improvement projects that are in progress and coming up.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Smoky Hill Museum Director Susan Hawksworth tells about all the activities planned for the Museum Street Fair on September 26, as well as a sneak peek at some upcoming exhibits at the Museum.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Chief Technical Officer Corey Scheck talks about the different forms of AI, the City's policies towards AI, and how citizens can protect themselves against cybersecurity threats involving AI.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, City Clerk Nikki Goding fills us in on how to apply for a volunteer City Board or Commission position, which boards have available seats, and lets us know about the other services provided by the City Clerk's Office.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Community Relations Specialist Lily Morales gives an overview of the Community Relations Division's functions, how it provides learning opportunities through the Fair Housing Seminar and the Accessibility Seminar, and goes into detail about the Neighborhood Repair and Rehabilitation Program, including who is eligible.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Arts and Humanities Director Brad Anderson shares details about the 2026 Smoky Hill River Festival, the Big Picture cultural planning process that is in progress, expansion plans at the Smoky Hill Museum, and more.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Recreation Superintendent Travis Scheele fills us in on the record-breaking amount of teams that participated in programs in 2025, gives us a preview of everything planned for this summer, and lets us know how to register for programs.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Finance & Administration Director Debbie Pack lets is know about the financial health of the City, walks us through the 2027 budget process, and gives info about the City Clerk and Water Customer Accounting divisions of the department.

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Municipal Court Judge Brenda Stoss gives an overview of Municipal Court, the services it provides, and what to expect if you are required to appear in court.