Scott Smith named new WPMC CEO
Western Plains Medical Complex announced that Scott Smith has been named as permanent chief executive officer. He has served as the hospital’s interim CEO since August 2018.
"Scott is known for his…
October 2018
Sampler Day gives students a taste of campus
For more than a dozen years, the Fine Arts department at Dodge City Community College has held Sampler Day every autumn.
The day is basically just what it sounds like… a chance for dozens of high s…
Koch Fertilizer Dodge City celebrates 50 Years with Final Friday reception
Thanks to employee commitment and community support, Koch Fertilizer Dodge City (Koch Fertilizer) is celebrating 50 years of fertilizer production this month.
"This anniversary is a credit to all o…
Ness County Sheriff pleads guilty
In December 2017, Ness County Sheriff Bryan Whipple was arrested and charged with perjury, making false information, criminal distribution of firearms to a felon and official misconduct.
On Monday,…
XC: Red Demons girls win Regional, will run at State
The Dodge City Red Demons girls cross country team’s season continues after the team won its 6A Regional in Wichita Saturday.
“The team ran a solid race today,” Girls cross country coach Brian Lenz…
Column: Red Demons looking strong heading into home playoff game
A few weeks ago, the Dodge City Red Demons football team faced a choice: It could either end the season poorly and play a road playoff game, or it could clean up its play a little bit and see what ha…
Come out for lunch and dinner
If you didn't have lunch or dinner plans for Thursday, the VFW has you covered.
From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m., the VFW will be hosting the annual Meals on Wheels fundraiser soup ev…
Unlock the Key to Extension
Out with the old and in with the new.
It is time for the Ford County Extension Council to hold its annual Extension Council Elections.
This year we will put a new spin on the election meeting whe…
Christmas comes to life in southwest Kansas
MONTEZUMA — Christmas Traditions of Southwest Kansas 2018 is an exhibit that will opened Oct. 14, and be on exhibit through Monday, Nov. 26, at the Stauth Memorial Museum of Montezuma.
This biannua…
The Philomaths club of Dodge City
In a day and age when most civic organizations are struggling to keep membership their up, this Dodge City club has held steady at 24 active members for many decades.
Over 120 years ago, seven wome…