Roger P. Poll

Roger P. Poll, 55, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at his home in Dodge City.

Robert “Bob” Lauters

Robert “Bob” Lauters, 75, died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City surrounded by his family.

Weekend show exceeds expectations

More than 5,000 people conquered drifting snow and a soupy parking lot to visit the AMBUCS Home and Leisure Show and KBUF RV Show this weekend.
David Grayson, chairman of the show, said vendors and v…

Subcontractor in deadly KC blast lacked permit

A cable company subcontractor suspected of rupturing a natural gas line before a deadly Kansas City restaurant explosion didn't have an approved permit for the work, city officials said Monday.

Vietnam vet to receive Purple Heart

A Kansas veteran of the Vietnam War is scheduled to receive a Purple Heart for wounds he received during the Tet offensive in 1968.