7 years ago
A Gypsum man was arrested on Friday after investigators determined he had sexual contact with two girls under the age of ten. Sheriff Roger Soldan tells KSAL News that 50-year-old Archie Lee Holmes is facing charges of rape, indecent liberties with a child, aggravated criminal sodomy and intimidation of a witness after authorities learned of the ...

7 years ago
The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene has planned several days of event to celebrate the birth date of Dwight Eisenhower later this week. According to the organization, on  Saturday, a Museum Rededication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  will be held.  The ceremony is part of the weekend activities in honor of Dwight Eisenhower's birthday. Unless ...

7 years ago
Five Wildcats have earned a coveted leadership role on the Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus after being selected as the 2019-2020 student ambassadors. Clayton Bettenbrock, senior in mechanical engineering technology, Geneseo, is representing the campus as a student ambassador for the third year in a row, while Jay Li, senior in airport management, Gansu, China, and ...

7 years ago
On the eve of the 135th anniversary of Eleanor Roosevelt's birth, a local historian will speak about the former first lady's life. Eleanor Roosevelt was born on October 11th, 1884. On October 10th, historian Marie Johnson will speak at 7 p.m. in Salina Public Library’s Prescott Room. Johnson will explore the theme of empowerment, not allowing others ...

7 years ago
It was a blessing to be outside at a Salina church Sunday afternoon, literally. On what turned out to be a beautiful fall afternoon over twenty pets were blessed during a very special service at the Christ Cathedral Gazebo Garden. The Very Rev. David B. Hodges and  the Rev. Shay Craig presided over a "Blessing of ...

7 years ago
Much colder air will make it feel much more fall-like by week's end. According to the National Weather Service, after a couple of days of seasonal temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 60s and lows in the upper 40s and lower 50s, a strong cold front is expected to move through Thursday into Thursday ...

7 years ago
It's back by popular demand. We bring the beer, you bring the good time. Stop thinking, and start drinking. Salina on Tap is back. Salina on Tap is scheduled for this coming Saturday, October 12th, at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center. Enjoy craft beers from brewers as far away as Portland, and from right here in the ...

7 years ago
A Salina woman is among one of four Kansas Lottery loyalty players and their guests who are headed to Las Vegas after being selected in the Vegas Jewels promotion. According to the Kansas Lottery, the four players entered their non-winning tickets from the Jewel 7s family into PlayOn® for their chance to win. The promotion ran ...

7 years ago
A paved sidewalk in front of some Santa Fe storefronts will be one of the final puzzle pieces in the remaking of downtown Salina. Work crews with Smoky Hills Construction have been building the forms for completing the sidewalk on the east side of the street in the 100 block of Santa Fe. One of the ...

7 years ago
A Derby high school student is in custody after a handgun was found inside their backpack. District officials say the move was prompted by a tip that the student may have brought illegal drugs to school. When the unidentified student was tracked down and their backpack was searched, school security personnel reportedly found an unloaded handgun. Authorities say ...

7 years ago
Police are investigating the theft of some tires that occurred at a Salina auto dealer. Captain Paul Forrester tells KSAL News that sometime between 5pm Wednesday and 10am Thursday morning, someone removed the two rear wheels off a 2016 Toyota Corolla that was parked at Conklin Cars, located at 2700 S. 9th Street. Police say someone jacked ...