Great ideas not always ‘great’ ideas
Whenever my wife tells me she’s got a great idea, I often try to find the nearest exit and begin running.
My wife is amazing — the strongest person I know who has gone through some tough things in …
Opinion
Remain alert for severe weather
Tuesday’s preparation for severe weather was impressive across the state of Kansas.
Now, let’s maintain that.
As people remembered the Andover tornado of 25 years ago and always remind others of …
NFL Draft holiday catching on
Tuesday afternoon was a great day for me.
As a columnist or newspaper reporter, knowing the public is reading your columns and stories is the biggest thing. I don’t ask for anyone to love my work, …
A horrible trip to Dallas-Fort Worth
I’m sure everyone has a traveling horror story.
Whether it’s a car repair or accident while on vacation or losing luggage or worse, the only thing I know is that most people have a traveling nightm…
A clean community benefits everyone
Friday is Community Cleanup Day in Dodge City and we encourage everyone to participate.
Dodge City Main Street will be joining in with a downtown cleanup as well. The goal for everyone is to make t…
Soule Canal
Known as "Soule's Folly" its remains still grace the landscape in Ford and Gray Counties along the Arkansas River.
It started when two brothers living in Spearville, but originally from Rochester, …
Not surprised by radio format backlash
Look, I get it. I get the business decision made by Rocking M Media to change their format on 93.9 FM.
Logically, I understand.
Yet, I'm not OK with it. It was an unpleasant surprise for listener…
Help DCCC celebrate its 80th
Dodge City Community College is celebrating its 80th anniversary on Saturday and we encourage everyone in our area to stop by.
The college is important to our area on many levels. DCCC provides job…
Negativity stirs political pot
As Republican and Democrats march toward conventions and naming their candidates, the flow of negativity among the five still remaining is at an all-time high.
The three Republicans all met Tuesday…
Take proper cautions when driving
I'm not too old and I do hurry at times to a story, but I've noticed there are many people in southwest Kansas who just don't want to follow rules when driving.
Now, some might think this is just a…