Betty J. (Truitt) Lohfink
Betty J. (Truitt) Lohfink passed away the evening of April 7, 2013. Betty was born on February 2, 1930 in Dodge City, Kansas.
She later made her home with her family in Wildwood, Ill.
May 2013
City employees recognized on Arbor Day
City employees Paul Meininger, former Golf Pro at Mariah Hills Golf Course, and Leona Stacy, Landscape Professional for the park department, were recognized for their contributions to the community.
11-year-old optimistic despite cancer diagnosis
Just over a month ago, 11-year-old Erin Pyle was diagnosed with bone cancer. The energetic youth, who loves anything outdoors and is a huge KU basketball fan, went to the doctor April 3 for a normal …
2 bodies found on farm in east-central Kansas
Authorities say they are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in a barn in east-central Kansas as homicides.
Suspect in doctor’s death found dead in jail cell
Johnson County authorities say a man charged in the death of a South Carolina pediatrician died in his jail cell.
Wichita approves $3 million in school security
Wichita's schools will be getting an upgraded security system.
Court proceedings start again in homicide retrial
Court proceedings in the retrial of a Topeka man whose death penalty conviction was overturned will begin Thursday.
Ila F. Robinson
Ila F. Robinson, 93, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013.
Ila was born April 12, 1920, in Engleville, Kan., daughter of W.D. and Hattie (Karns) Carlin.
She graduated from Ford High School, Ford, Kan., an…
Wichita schools has record number of homeless
Wichita school officials say they are serving a record number of homeless students this year.
As of Monday, educators and social workers said they had identified 2,251 homeless children attending the…
ITC transmission line project continues
ITC Great Plains, LLC, is making progress on their latest project, the V-Plan electric transmission line project, as reported in the company's most recent newsletter.
The ongoing project, which began…