The LifeSave medical helicopter transport service from Dodge City ended in September. Air Methods, the corporation that has provided the service since it partnered with the Western Plains Medical Complex in 2006, cited the No Surprises Act among other economic pressures.
Holidays are hard even for the hardest characters in life, like those who feel as though they are neither independent nor successful. That is why Compass Behavioral Health invites the public to join a free event intended to motivate everyone to make it through the holidays with their mental health improved.
Dodge City volleyball put together another strong season as the program continues to grow and take steps forward with a multitude of accomplishments attached to the 2022 season. The Conquistadors finished the season 22-9 and finished fourth in the KJCCC for the second straight year with a 10-6 conference record.
Every year businesses, organizations, and individuals turn Dodge City’s Wright Park into a feast for the eyes when they decorate trees throughout the park. Registration for the annual Light Up Wright Park event has already begun, and participants have until November 20 to claim their tree. The tree deemed best decorated will earn the winner $100 in Chamber Bucks. “This is one of those events we look forward to every year,” said Director of Parks and Facilities for the City of Dodge City, Daniel Cecil. “It’s wonderful to see all the creativity we have in our community. People put in a lot of time and effort to make our park look beautiful for the holiday season, and we’re grateful for their efforts.” Trees must be decorated no later than November 27. During the week of November 28 through December 2, a group of volunteers will judge the displays, and the winner will be named on Monday, December 5. Decorations will remain up during the holiday season but must be removed by January 8. For more information, contact the City of Dodge City’s Parks and Facilities at 620-225 8160. To register yourself, your business, or your organization for the Light Up Wright Park contest, go to www.visitdodgecity.org/CIDC. The Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) promotes year-round leisure, business, meetings, conventions, and sports travel to one of the most historical cities in Kansas. As the official destination marketing organization for Dodge City, ranked amongst the top ten western towns in the United States, the Dodge City CVB is responsible for ongoing advocacy for the tourism and hospitality industry – which is one of Dodge City’s largest industries. To drive tourism and generate revenue, the CVB provides visitors with complete destination information and assists meeting and convention organizers with planning and execution of their events, free of charge.
Capping a 4-tournament week, the Dodge City High School Debate team tied for 1st and finished 2nd with a tiebreaker at Wichita Northwest. Saturday, November 5, the DCHS Debate team coached by Head Coach, Johnny Dunlap, brought home 4 medals and the second-place trophy from Wichita Northwest Debate Invitational.
BUNKER HILL – When PBS first went on the air “it was born out of the idea that Americans deserved a non-commercial television service whose sole mission is to educate and inspire.” Smoky Hills PBS (SHPBS) has been making that mission a reality for forty years now! On NOVEMBER 10, 2022, Smoky Hills PBS will celebrate its 40th Anniversary of bringing trusted educational programs and services to all ages of viewers in Central and Western Kansas.
Hi-Plains League Schools include Elkhart, Lakin, Southwestern Heights, Stanton County, Sublette, Syracuse and Wichita County. 1st Team Clarysa Webber Sublette (Most Valuable Player) Taegan Bachman Lakin Jara Davidson Lakin Lucy Vajnar SWH Paige Witzke SWH Jasive Hernandez Wichita County Megan Ricke Wichita County 2nd Team Sammie Vogel Lakin Sara Wright Lakin Calyssa Seger Stanton County Adyson Scott Stanton County Rachel Froese Sublette Mayte Trejo Sublette Ashlyn Finlay Syracuse Michelle Gallegos Wichita County Sidney Biermann Wichita County Honorable Mention Bella Brillhart Elkhart Nakaela O’Hair Elkhart Roxy Stone SWH Avery Scott Stanton County Jasee McVey Sublette .
The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 State All Tournament Teams selected during the Kansas State High School Activities Association’s State Championship held on Oct. 28 and 29. A State All Tournament Team was selected for each classification and each is comprised of 12 players.
DAVE SKRETTA Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — There was a moment just before halftime Monday night when Kansas forward Jalen Wilson watched an Omaha player bury a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and he looked over at the bench expecting to catch Bill Self’s wrath.
Dodge City and Comanche Middle Schools’ wrestling teams participated Saturday, Nov. 5 MSWAC/ GWAC Double Dual at DCMS.