Ambucs fundraisers set
As Ambucs gets ready to open the doors on the 29th Annual Ambucs Home & Leisure Show on Friday at 5 p.m., the Dodge City club has announced a new fundraiser coming up in May.
The weekend event runs…
March 2015
Local farmers named Kansas Master Farmers
Kansas State University Extension and Kansas Farmer magazine honored Alan and Beth Vogel of Spearville as a Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker.
The award recognized six couples in the s…
Ex-cop facing 15 charges
A complaint was filed by the Ford County State’s Attorney office charging former Ford County Sheriff’s Department deputy Tim McClure with eight counts of official misconduct and seven counts of theft…
Take care on rural roads
Spring has arrived and farmers are getting out their implements and preparing for planting.
This also means they will be traveling county roads and highways.
We believe it's a good idea to remind…
A new national holiday in needed
Following this column, I'm getting in touch with national politicians from Kansas to begin working on this idea.
I've been calling for it for years, and I believe I've found the right politicians t…
Fire destroys family home
BUCKLIN -- Rob Ringwald was in the shower getting ready for work when things got hot.
"It was a little surprising," Ringwald said. "I was in the shower when the fire started."
Ringwald said he an…
Utilities to increase
Water and waste rates will increase slightly for Dodge City residents as decided by the Dodge City City Commission on Monday.
The base fee for water will increase to $8.05 from $7.93 in 2014. The s…
GOP to select new sheriff
While Ford County Sheriff Dean Bush is staying in office until June 30, his replacement should be chosen pretty quickly.
According to Scott Fisher, Ford County Republican chairman, the convention w…
Women Chamber hosts breakfast
In its 15th year, the St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Benefit will raise money for Dodge City Area Women's Chamber of Commerce's charitable projects, including scholarships.
Casey's Cowtown will offer …
Sheriff Bush stepping down
Dean Bush is ready to ride into the sunset.
The Ford County Sheriff is resigning, effective June 30, after more than 14 years as sheriff.
"I've had a great time," Bush said in an interview on Mon…