City Scope

City Scope - City Clerk Update

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 - Community Relations Update

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 - Arts and Humanities Update

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 - Recreation Update

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 - Finance Update

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 - What Is the Municipal Court?

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.

City Scope - Public Works Update

City Scope features in-depth conversations about City of Salina programs, services and initiatives. In this episode, Public Works Director Ron Marsh gives an overview of the services provided by Public Works and tells why they are so important for keeping Salina safe, clean, and thriving.

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.