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The Western Kansas chapter of the American Red Cross sent a request to the Ford County Commissioners to designate a location in Ford County for a recovery location in the event of a disaster.
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Possibly the most talked about bill passed during the 2013 legislative session is HB 2052 authorizing the carrying of concealed weapons in sate and municipal buildings. The bill will go into effect throughout the state on July 1 of this year, unless cities as for exemption.
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As the hot, dry winds and summertime temperatures continue to help this year’s wheat crop ready for harvest, it is time for Ford County producers to start thinking about entering the Ford County Market Wheat Show. This annual event at the Ford County Fair gives producers to show off their best wheat varieties.
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If you had the chance to drive past Memorial Stadium Friday evening you could see there was a big event going on, an all-night party to be exact.
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Last week the Wright Park Zoo got some exciting news, a baby buffalo was born!"We knew she [the mom] was expecting and due any time," Tony Hornberger, zoo keeper, said, "but it was a surprise when I came to work on Wednesday and saw the baby had been born."
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Meet Cocoa! Cocoa is a very friendly terrier mix who's about one or two years old. He's neutered, weighs about 15 pounds and loves to cuddle. Cocoa graduated from the Leash on Hope training program at Youthville, he walks nicely on a leash, knows several commands and loves to play soccer and fetch. He's great with children and other dogs. Cocoa...
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The American Cancer Society, the nation's leading voluntary healthorganization, will hold it's 19th annual Relay For Life event at Memorial Stadium beginning with a free will donations hamburger feed at 5:30pm and opening ceremony to start at 7pm.
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Earlier this week we asked our Facebook fans to answer the following question; "What was your favorite summer job and why?" And told them their responses may be used in an upcoming article. Here are the responses we've received.
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Three members of a Dodge City street gang charged in a federal racketeering case have pleaded guilty, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Wednesday.
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With 'ART' opening this weekend, the Depot Theater is wrapping up their 2012-2013 season. Which means, it's time to look ahead to the 2013-2014 season.
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The Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) announced its second annual statewide agricultural photo contest. KDA invites Kansas residents to submit photos that capture the special moments, hard work and breath-taking beauty of agriculture across the state.
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Representative Ron Ryckman (R-Meade) was recognized for his 100 percent voting record during the 2013 Legislative Session. Official records of the Kansas House of Representatives show that Representative Ryckman did not miss a single vote of the 323 cast by the full House.
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Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) announced today that Trevor Brock of Dodge City and Garrett Stewart of Minneola have been awarded college scholarships through the ADM Scholarship Program.
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Color Me Crazy 5K, organized by Melanie Smith, Dodge City Community College track and field coach, and Buc Bolmer, Dodge City High School boys cross country coach, will take place this Saturday, June 15 at the college.
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Three friends gather to see a newly purchased piece of artwork, and end up finding out a lot about themselves and their friendship. That's the basic premise of the Depot Theater's newest show 'ART', which opens this Friday, June 14.
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The City of Dodge City held a public meeting Thursday to discuss the proposed improvements to Comanche Street, as well as to address any questions or concerns from the public.
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Meet Koopa! Koopa is a stray that showed up at Pets Miracle Rescue early one morning. He is a beagle/ lab mix. The vet estimates that Koopa is about two years old. He's a very sweet dog, friendly, outgoing and good with other dogs. He is crate and leash trained. Think Koopa is the pet for you? Call Monica with Pets Miracle Rescue at (620) 225-6096...
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Dodge City Community College Foundation announced earlier this week that they received a letter from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management stating; “We are pleased to notify you that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the development of the detailed design for a...
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When Commissioner Jim Sherer passed away last month, it left a vacancy on the City Commission that needed to be filled as soon as possible. Jim Lembright has been appointed to that position, for the 10 months that remain in Sherer's term.
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Earlier this week we asked our Facebook fans to answer the following question; "A news case study published in General Dentistry, the journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, claims that drinking lots of soda can rot your teeth as badly as doing lots of meth. And here's the kicker: It's not just regular soda, it's diet soda too.
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It's time once again for the Main Street Festival, a great way for the whole family to celebrate the start of summer and have fun here in downtown Dodge.The festival will take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. this Sunday, June 9, along 1st and 2nd avenues from El Capitan to Spruce Street.
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Waters True Value has donated $4,000 to the Oklahoma City Red Cross. The effort to contribute to the disaster relief efforts came after an EF5 tornado left a 17-mile path of destruction and damaged 4,000 homes and businesses in the Oklahoma City area on May 20.
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Financial Abuse and Exploitation of Older Adults is an increasingly common event. While this type of crime is on the rise, individuals can make decisions and create safeguards which offer protection for yourself, a loved one or a client.
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County Commissioners discussed the sale of fireworks for the 2013 season during a work session at their meeting Monday evening.
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The agenda for Monday's City Commission meeting was light, but the subject matter was of high importance; discussing filling the commission seat vacated by Jim Sherer when he passed away last month.
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About the event1) Ten different children's stories will be read and performed throughout the mall this Saturday. Volunteers will read popular children's books, such as "The Cat in The Hat", and characters from the books will help enhance the experience.
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The Dodge City Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were represented at the 115th State Conference in Topeka by Regent Patty Owens, Dodge City; Junior American Citizens Chairman Jacqualine Dunham, Plains; Secretary Nancy Sherer, Dodge City; Treasurer Diane McElwain, Mullinville; and conference pages Aubrey and Alivia Owens, Dodge...
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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback issued the following statement regarding the completion of the 2013 Legislative Session.
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Preston Smith from Dodge City will compete in the 2013 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship (WLAC) to be held June 14-15 in Montgomery, Ala. Smith is sponsored by Winter Livestock, Inc. and Pratt Livestock.
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"Annie Get Your Gun" the real life story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley opens at the Depot Theater Company Thursday, June 6 for a four day run.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed five bills into law late Thursday, bringing the total number of bills signed during the 2013 Legislative Session to 131.
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Western Kansas Manufactures Association, sponsor of the annual 3i SHOW, is pleased to announce that AgDay will be coming to the 59th Annual 3i SHOW in Dodge City on July 11-13.
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The son of a Missouri woman who died in an explosion at a home near Cheney Reservoir has reached a confidential settlement in a wrongful-death lawsuit.
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All businesses, landowners and other interested parties are invited to an informational meeting to discuss the proposed improvements and expansion of West Comanche St. from Fourteenth Ave. to US Hwy 50. City officials and the City’s consulting engineers, BHC Rhodes of Dodge City and Overland Park, Kansas, will be on hand to answer questions...
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Western Kansas Manufacturers Association, sponsor of the annual 3i SHOW, would like to announce changes to attendee parking for the upcoming 59th Annual 3i SHOW to be held in Dodge City, Kansas, July 11-13. In addition, WKMA would also like to remind attendees of the availability of delivery service for product purchases from show exhibitors.
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Interfaith Housing Services is proud to announce that Santa Fe Town Homes is nearing completion and we are now accepting rental applications. Located on 1001 Brier Street, the new addition consists of nine duplexes, (18 units).
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The Chamber of Commerce presented the State of the City Address on Wednesday afternoon and guests were updated and informed of several projects going on in Dodge City.
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According to breastcancer.org, about one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. In 2011 an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed in women. Men aren't immune to this cancer either, their risk of breast cancer is one in 1,000 and 2,140 new cases of invasive breast...
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Western Kansas Manufacturers Association, sponsor of the Annual 3i SHOW is pleased to announce that TagMeCam will be part of the 59th Annual 3i SHOW, July 11-13 in Dodge City at the Western State Bank Expo.
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The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award that a Girl Scout age 14-18 may earn, and 11 Girl Scouts across the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland council recently accomplished this coveted honor over the 2012-2013 season.
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During Monday evening's City Commission meeting, a new location for the Dennis Hopper statues was proposed to the commission. Summer Bates, the director of Carnegie Center of the Arts and the person in charge of bringing the statues to Dodge, proposed putting the statues at the TM Deal property located on 3rd Ave.
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During the work session at the County Commission meeting Monday, commissioners were updated on the progress of a new wind farm in Bloom. Norvento LLS is working on a wind farm project that will be constructed in southern Ford County in areas including Bloom and Appleton.
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The Dodge City Daily Globe will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Classified deadlines for the Dodge City Daily Globe's, May 26th and 28th papers and Shopper's Weekly May 29th will be Noon, Thursday, May 23rd.
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May is always filled with graduations, parties and celebrations of accomplishments. Last Sunday was no exception as 15 students in the Adult Education Program offered by the Dodge City Education Center received their high school diplomas.
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