Explore our community to share it
As winter finally vanishes and spring takes hold, we encourage everyone to get out and visit our area’s attractions.
No where else can one find Boot Hill Museum, statues of western heroes, a connec…
Opinion
Putting the ‘care’ in healthcare
This May, we’re proud to join with several organizations in celebrating and recognizing a number of providers at Western Plains Medical Complex, and throughout our area, who are working hard every da…
Keep an eye on weather conditions
We know we’ve written this editorial in the past, but today, the 10th anniversary of Greensburg being wiped out by an EF5 tornado, it bears repeating.
Be aware of weather conditions, forecasts and …
Favorite music shows me I’m ‘classic’
I knew it when Glenn Frey of the Eagles passed away followed by Prince and Lemmy of Motorhead. It continued to hit home when J. Giels died along with the original drummer of the band Boston.
My mus…
Golfing is salvation — sometimes
I need to golf more often.
I figured this out while enjoying a round of golf last week at Dodge City Country Club. I fared well driving the ball, was OK with the mid-range but I have little to no s…
Be prepared for severe weather
Spring is here and with it extreme weather changes and severe weather outbreaks.
We’ve seen the temperatures fluctuate from 92 degrees for a high to 45. What we’ve missed out on — so far — is sever…
The greatest spring event of all time
Today, as you read this, is one week from the best days of each spring.
Next Thursday — as I have for the past 15 years or so — will be the first of three days which I have continuously said should…
A puzzling future for retail
The technological revolution is disrupting the business model of my industry, media, but also many others. The web is connecting sellers and consumers in new ways, and various technological advanceme…
Save our own, shop local
This isn’t the first time we’ve asked for our residents to buy local, but it’s taken on a whole new level lately.
With retail stores announcing nationwide closings, it’s imperative that we do all w…
Acceptance is key for all religions
As Christians get ready to celebrate Easter we thought it might be wise to remind ourselves some important information.
No religion asks for violence against another.
Those who study and preach f…