Second amendment not up for debate
With the shootings at a nightclub in Orlando fresh in everyone’s mind, another call went out for gun control legislation.
We believe this is a good idea with one caveat. Leave the second amendment …
June 2016
Good start for Pathway of Hope
A packed luncheon at Dodge City Country Club on Wednesday enjoyed success stories of community members who were helped by Salvation Army.
"Many people know about our emergency resources," said Chri…
Roofing guidelines
With the recent storms especially hail damage, the inspection department in Dodge City would like to remind citizens of guidelines when it comes to roofing.
Whether it is going through a contractor…
Post-9/11 bill furthers dream
Robert Jones grew up a poor farmer in Mississippi with not much prospects for his future.
"There never was much money to be tossed around," he said. "I joined the military and got the ability to ea…
Hawaiian shirt Wednesdays are here
An idea by reporter Vincent Marshall took flight in our office.
Hawaiian shirt Wednesday’s are celebrated each week with personnel wearing light, bright Hawaiian shirts.
Why?
The idea came abou…
Relay fundraisers continue
With this year's Relay for Life set for Aug. 12, teams are gearing up their fundraisers.
For the first time, Comanche Middle School will have a team made of sixth, seventh and eighth graders.
"Th…
Clement to film in Kansas
GREENSBURG - Patrick Clement, formerly the managing editor of the Kiowa County Signal, will be filming a period piece, 'Rabbits' this summer in southwest Kansas.
The synopsis is a suspense film abo…
A’s fall to Bulls in extras
The Dodge City A's (7-3) lost their first home game of the season on Wednesday night in 10 innings to the Bethany Bulls 8-6.
After leading the Bulls 6-5 going into the ninth inning, Dodge City let …
Candidate forum date set
Ford County Farm Bureau will be hosting a candidate forum on July 24 at the Ford County Fair building at 1:30 p.m.
According to the Farm Bureau, the forum will be held as a way to identify "Friends…
Teacher contracts approved
Teachers returning to Dodge City will see an increase of $1,400 to salaries for the next school year, and starting teacher salaries will increase by $1,350.
The Dodge City Schools Board of Educatio…