The dire state of water in western Kansas is not in dispute. The aquifer Kansans out west rely on to irrigate crops and provide drinking water dropped by a foot in 2021.

During Foster Care Month, we focus on the needs of vulnerable youth in Ford County May is Foster Care Appreciation Month, and Saint Francis Ministries celebrates those who offer support, stability, encouragement and love to youth who have been through things most of us can’t imagine. During this month, Saint Francis Ministries also looks at the tremendous need for foster parents across the country – and specifically in Ford County.

Your favorite pizza dough, or 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls, spread into an 11x15 inch pan or 2 pizza pans 1 dozen scrambled eggs 2 pounds bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup ham, cooked and diced 1 pound sausage, browned and crumbled 1 pound shredded hash browns 4 cups sausage gravy 2 cups shredded cheese Optional toppings: mushrooms, green peppers, onions Spread half of gravy over dough, then sprinkle on meat, eggs, hash browns, and optional toppings, if desired. Spread on remaining gravy.

Our warm weather has arrived, bringing 80-degree temperatures this week. I hope all you mothers had a very nice Mother’s Day.

In recent months, U.S. grain rail shipping has faced a host of service-related challenges ranging from delayed cars to metered traffic and dramatic spot freight market increases. Those service problems reached such elevated levels that the U.S. rail regulatory body, the Surface Transportation Board (STB), stepped in.

WASHINGTON — Democratic appropriators in the U.S. House unveiled a $28 million emergency spending bill Tuesday intended to address a nationwide infant formula shortage that has left parents and caregivers struggling to find food for babies.

Miguel A. Gallardo, 23, failure to appear.

A head-on collision between two vehicles on 210 Road ended the life of one passenger May 16. According to Kansas Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 6:45 p.m.

The Dodge City Commission said yes to new development to meet the housing shortage in town at its May 16 meeting. Commissioners Joe Nuci, Michael Burns, Chuck Taylor and Rick Sowers present.

Saturday May 21 at 7:30 p.m. Join DCRP and the International Motor Contest Association for weekly racing classes that include: Mods, Stocks, Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Mod Lites, & Flat Karts.