DCCC: Softball downs Northwest Kansas Tech in makeup game

Dodge City softball team got back in the win column on Tuesday as they made up a game at home against Northwest Kansas Tech picking up a 10-0 win in five innings. The Conquistadors with the win moved to 8-10 on the season and 4-2 in KJCCC play.

DCHS basketball: Lady Demons season comes to an end

The Dodge City Lady Demons capped their exceptional season with a 66-43 loss to Washburn Rural in the opening round of the Class 6A state tournament in Wichita. Washburn Rural went on an 8-2 run at the start of the game and jumped to a 16-10 first-quarter lead over the Lady Demons.

Personal Facebook share leads to questions

Dear Amy: Last week I had major surgery on my back. The morning of the surgery, I posted on social media: “Wish me luck, I’m having back surgery today.” All my friends wished me luck, sending their prayers and positive thoughts.

GOP lawmakers in Kansas pushing for ban on all mask mandates

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas are trying to prohibit state and local mask mandates during disease outbreaks, advancing such a ban Wednesday along with proposals aimed at discouraging local restrictions on businesses and public gatherings.

Kansas close to using up to $1B to shore up pension system

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators are close to committing up to $1 billion in surplus state funds to shore up Kansas’ pension fund for teachers and government workers despite bipartisan misgivings about that move ruling out some tax cuts.

Lead For Kansas announces fellowship application for 2022

Lead For Kansas and the national nonprofit Lead For America announced its 2022 Fellowship application for Kansas on March 10. Selected Fellows will address Kansas’ most pressing challenges at the local level and join a national cohort of other leaders committed to supporting the communities they call home. The Fellowship application closes on April 15.

Kansas bill would require wind farms to minimize blinking lights

Residents of the Kansas prairie asked legislators Wednesday to restore the night sky they say is dominated by red blinking lights from industrial wind turbines. “One of the greatest things about living in rural Kansas is being able to enjoy the night sky, the moon and the stars … the red blinking lights have taken that away from us,” said Shenan Cline, a Marshall County resident.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Coming fight on abortion It appears that the US Supreme Court may overturn Roe V Wade. When that happens, each state will be able to make the decision on whether or not they will allow abortion.