For some, spring brings the exciting anticipation of time spent in their yards, mowing, trimming, planting, and watering in concert with Mother Nature’s annual greening. Others view it differently. Either due to lack of time or expertise, or simply an absence of interest, some start thinking about who to hire to take care of all those yard chores. Your Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers the following advice to help you make smart choices when hiring professionals for your lawn care needs.

High Plains Journal’s Cattle U & Trade Show will return for its fourth year and will be held Aug. 4 to 5 at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City.

The Ford County Sheriff’s Office issued a couple statements over the weekend, one of which dealt with an investigation into a shooting that allegedly occurred on March 27. According to Ford County Sheriff Bill Carr, asked for the public’s assistance on information from an incident involving gunfire that occurred during the early morning hours of March 27 in rural Ford County south of Dodge City.

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