Sheriff issues scam alert
In a press release from Ford County Sheriff Bill Carr, someone is calling residents of Ford County claiming to be from the Ford County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Department and that there is a warrant …
November 2017
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First Frosty Friday brings art
It will be first Friday this time around as the First Frosty Friday hits downtown Dodge City this week.
The last 2 months for the Final Friday event will be combined into one starting at 4 p.m. at …
Attempted murder suspect arrested
Xavier Alejandro Maestas, 20, was apprehended by members of the Dodge City Police Department, Ford County Sheriff's Office and Kansas Bureau of Investigation after a 4-month search.
Maestas had bee…
“Dull Knife” raids in western Kansas
It was the last "war whoop" of the Native Americans in our area. Ultimately, the conflict brought down the "Gang" which consisted of Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp and their comrades.
In late summer of …
District audit shows no significant findings
Professional standards require a report to the Board of Education once an audit is finished.
Patrick Friess with Kennedy McKee was on hand at the noon meeting Nov. 27 to deliver that report.
"We …
Parade kicks off holiday season
The holiday season is here and the annual Parade of Lights and Chili Cook-Off brought everyone out to Boot Hill Museum Monday night.
The event started with the cook-off that saw National Beef win t…
Construction resumes at US 50 and Fairway Drive
The Kansas Department of Transportation will resume work at US 50 and Fairway Drive on the north side of Dodge City Monday.
This will complete the addition of a signal and turning lanes to both the…
Area counties get new Santa program
Area counties are in for a treat this holiday season as ElderCare has begun their "Be a Santa to a Senior" program.
The program is designed to help senior citizens who may be short on finances and …
Scholarship opportunity is available
Ford County residents and graduates could have a chance for some extra funds to bring to their college education.
The Ford County Conservation District is offering a scholarship to Ford County high…
Conqs fall to Colby on buzzer beater, 56-54
Despite leading for the entire first half, the Dodge City women's basketball team fell to Colby Community College on a buzzer-beater, 56-54 on Saturday night. Dodge City came out hot as Addison Row…