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Edna V. Reynolds, 99, died Monday, July 22, 2013 at Presbyterian
Manor of the Plains, Dodge City. She was born December 24, 1913 at Dodge City, the daughter of Charles “C.B.” and Lena Merk Allen. A l…

MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University researcher is examining why Hispanic immigration has become more common in rural areas and how Hispanic immigrants have adapted in these places, particularly so…

The Kansas Fire Marshal's proposal to restore state oversight of the explosives industry is drawing criticism from industry leaders, who claim proposed new rules are too complicated and haven't been …

A 6-year-old Wichita boy is recovering at a Nebraska rehabilitation hospital after a deadly car-horse crash.
The Wichita Eagle reports that Eddie Caddell was riding the horse with a family friend whe…

A Topeka man charged with shooting another man to death will claim self defense at his trial next month.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reported that the attorney for 22-year-old William Paul Spangler di…

Swimming, skiing and other direct water contact is banned at six Kansas lakes because of toxic blue-green algae.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says the lakes are Buhler City Lake in…

Paleontologists long have debated whether the Tyrannosaurus rex was a vicious killing machine or a scavenger.
But now David Burnham of the University of Kansas says new evidence shows the dinosaur is…

The hunt has begun for the most famous medallion in town!

The Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that The City of Dodge City and Ford County Kansas have both supported the National Day of the Cowboy Celebrations slated for July…