In 2007, the trauma services committee at Hays Medical Center began preliminary talks about achieving Level III Trauma Center status.
In 2010, the committee decided it was time to convert preliminary talk into an actual goal.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Vital Statistics has published the guidelines and the affidavit required for Kansas residents requesting a free birth certificate for the purposes of obtaining free photographic identification necessary to vote in government elections.
Wild West Country is a group that promotes tourism in the southwest Kansas region, and includes members from 22 counties who work together to encourage tourism in the area.
As a part of the celebrations for the 140th birthday year of Dodge City, a new tradition was kicked off Thursday morning.
Shortly before Sacred Heart Cathedral School's spelling bee began, Elizabeth Cox asked the Holy Spirit to help her.
The Children of the World International Children's Choir will make a stop in Dodge City Feb. 12, performing at three Sunday morning services at First Christian Church.
In December a teacher at Sunnyside Elementary School contacted Gayle Ausmus, of United Way, about having some of the United Way Young Leaders come into her classroom and read with a few of the students that were struggling, and help them become better readers.
EDITOR'S NOTE: As a way of celebrating Dodge City's 140th birthday this year, the Daily Globe will take a look at a few events that shaped the town's history.
Kansas led the nation in new wind projects in 2011, with 1,188 megawatts under construction.
The first Final Friday of 2012 also marks the reopening of Carnegie Center for the Arts following its month-long winter break.
