Freedom of press always important
We need to express something important to our readers — the freedom of press needs to be protected.
There appears to be a war on the media by certain national government leaders. President Donald T…
Opinion
Thanks for the support
The board of trustees, management, employees and contractors at Victory Electric would like to sincerely thank the community for their patience and understanding after the ice storm that hit Jan. 15.…
Seeking help for key anniversary
Faithful readers, I am seeking your help. I’m stumped and will most likely fail unless I get some good advice from you.
Here’s the situation. On Feb. 15 my wife and I celebrate our 25th wedding ann…
Republicans in the Trump Era
MEMO
TO: Senators Moran and Roberts; Representatives Jenkins, Marshall, and Yoder
As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th U.S. President, you and all your congressional colleagues have a solemn o…
An ice storm ‘pro’ learns to chill out
Last weekend’s ice storm in Dodge City was the fifth ice storm I’ve gone through in the past 25 years.
I’ve become sort of a "professional" at going through them.
We’ll recap the storms I’ve gone…
Gratitude to all for sacrifices
Dodge City, Ford County and southwest Kansas residents can take a deep breath. Most of the issues created by the recent ice storm are close to being solved.
According to Victory Electric, as of Wed…
Thanks to all
The Ford County Humane Society would like to thank everyone who participated in the Santa Paws fundraiser at the Village Square Mall. It was another big success. Thanks also to Santa and all the litt…
Social media is the root of most evil
It amazes me how many people have gotten riled up by fake news stories on social media.
Mainly because I’m guessing everyone at one time or another, clicked on a fake news story after looking at th…
Slow down in dangerous weather
The National Weather Service and multiple forecasters are saying we will see an accumulation of ice during a weekend storm.
While this kind of weather isn’t unknown to southwest Kansas, it’s usuall…
I’m perfect just the way I am, right?
New Year’s resolutions are interesting.
I understand them, used to make them, but have decided lately I don’t need them anymore for two reasons.
The first is obvious — I’m perfect.
Now, when yo…