Early August rain totals exceed July totals
During the first seven days of August, 2.98 inches of rain fell in Dodge City. The total includes 1.32 inches of rain that fell in a single 24 hour period. The seven day rainfall total is 2.32 inches…
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County Attorney Randall takes active role
Ford County Attorney Natalie Randall took office in January after defeating an incumbent, former County Attorney Terry Malone, in the November 2012 election.
During the campaign, Randall criticized …
Great Bend featured in new series “Quick Draw”
Monday night, Aug. 5, Hulu aired the episode one of “Quick Draw”, and Great Bend, the setting for the web-exclusive series, jumped onto Hollywood’s radar. It’s part of a trend in bringing original co…
Kan. man becomes source for Manson book
DODGE CITY — Delving into the mind of a lunatic has consumed Bob George for almost two decades.
Every time he receives a letter in the mail from the California State Prison with illegible handwriting…
Larry J. Schilling, 83
Larry J. Schilling died on August 7, 2013 at Littleton Adventist Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1930 in Ford County, Kansas, son of Everett and Mildred (Searle) Schilling.
He married Anna M. S…
Glenn G. Rabe, 89
Glenn G. Rabe, 89, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013. Glenn was born April 18,1924, in Spearville, KS, to Herman and Mabel Rabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in de…
Official request made for KDOT funds
On Monday, the Dodge City Commission gave the city consent to submit an official request for Transportation Enhancement grants from the Kansas Department of Transportation to help cover the cost of t…
Garden City Appoints Weber to Planning Commission
Garden City Mayor Dan Fankhauser and the City Commission voted Tuesday to appoint Brian Weber to the Planning Commission, a joint commission of Garden City, Finney County, and Holcomb. Weber was sele…
FACEBOOK FRIDAY What was your favorite Dodge City Day event?
Earlier this week we asked our Facebook fans to answer the following question: "What was your favorite Dodge City Day event?" And told them their responses may be used in an upcoming article. Here ar…
Trudie Trent, 70 -Wichita
Trudie Trent, 70, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita Kansas. She had a 4 year illness that affected her lungs. She was so strong and graceful during that time and…