City Scope

City Scope - City Manager Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Salina City Manager Jacob Wood tells about his transition into the position earlier in 2025, lets us know about economic development in Salina, gives a preview of projects scheduled for 2026, and more.

City Scope - Police Department Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Salina Police Chief CJ Wise updates us on the department's recruiting efforts. tells about some crime prevention initiatives, let us know about the department's involvement in the community, discusses the role of the Law Enforcement Citizen Review Board, and more.

City Scope - Human Resources Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Human Resources Director Natalie Fischer shares the successes and challenges of the recruiting process, how the department helps current employees, and offers some tips to help job applicants help themselves to be more successful.

City Scope - Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair and Museum Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Smoky Hill Museum Director Susan Hawksworth fills us in on all the activities planned for the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair on September 27, 2025, and gives a preview of future exhibits at the Museum.

City Scope - Housing Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Community and Development Services Director Lauren Driscoll gives an overview of the City's work to ensure adequate housing in Salina. and gives updates on the progress being made on new housing developments. To learn more about the City's housing work, please visit https://www.salina-ks.gov/ecodevo

City Scope - Fire Department Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Salina Fire Chief Shane Pearson gives an update on the construction of the new Fire Station No. 4, tells about the seven new fire apparatus for the department, and talks about training, recruiting new firefighters, and the important work done by the public education and fire prevention divisions.

City Scope - Computer Technology and Cybersecurity

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Chief Technology Officer Corey Scheck talks about the work of the Computer Technology Department and gives some tips on how citizens can improve cybersecurity on their personal devices.

City Scope - River Renewal Project Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives with host David Hawksworth. In this episode, Director of Utilities Martha Tasker tells about the River Renewal Project Progress Report meeting on May 13, 2025, and gives updates on the annual hydrant flushing, wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and more.

City Scope - Parks Master Plan Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Hammond gives an update with host David Hawksworth on the progress being made on the Parks Master Plan.