DCCC: Men’s golf earns 10th place finish at nationals

Competing at nationals for the 32nd straight year, the Dodge City men’s golf program put together a top 10 finish as a team claimed tenth place. It marked the fifth time under head coach Chris Robinson a Conquistador men’s golf team has finished in the top 10.

DCHS baseball: Red Demons beat Liberal

The Red Demons improved to 8-12 after wrapping up a series sweep of Liberal defeating them 4-3 May 12. The Red Demons took the game in dramatic fashion, with a 4-3 walk-off victory over Liberal.

DCHS softball: Lady Demons picks up a win against Liberal

The Lady Demons stole the lead late and defeated Liberal 10-6 in the first game May 12. The game was tied at five with Lady Demons batting in the top of the fifth when Brittany Lomas singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

BHS softball: sweeps Sylvan-Lucas

In the first game of the night May 12 the Lady Aces took home a 6-4 victory over Larned. The Lady Aces fired up the offense in the first inning.

Donor-conceived children should be told

Dear Amy: I have read advice in your column suggesting that it is wisest to tell children about their adoption starting very young. My six-year-old twin grandchildren have never been told that their momma’s eggs came from an egg donor.

Better Business Bureau: New summer job scam comes as many seek employment

A few months off for students are viewed as a chance to pick up a few bucks with a summer job. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges caution if you’re among those on a job hunt. Employment scams have been around for decades — and they are not going away. In fact, in 2021 the BBB Scam Tracker Report listed employment scams as the third riskiest scams in the nation. The median loss was $900. The most affected groups were 18-to-24-year-olds and military families. In 2021, 30% of those scams were reported between May and July. BBB wants to be sure you have the right information to help you avoid becoming one of these statistics. Many are looking for ways to offset the added expenses caused by inflation. That is precisely when scammers crank up their efforts to separate you from your money.

Dealing with drought: cow-calf producers

The K-State Research and Extension beef team and related subject matter specialists will host a webinar on May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. (CT) to provide information and answer questions that can help producers weigh options associated with current feed prices and forage availability.

The life of Dennis Hopper

While still young he left Dodge City with his family, but his legacy remains here. Today would have been his 86th birthday.

June Beetles – Pests of Turfgrass

The Cotinis nitida, or as it is more commonly known Green June/June Beetle/June Bug, is one of more than 100 species of scarab beetles. A native pest to the eastern United State, the June beetle is now widely distributed throughout most states east of the Mississippi River and portions of the Midwest.