Kan. governor submits order on juvenile justice
Gov. Sam Brownback has submitted an executive order to Kansas legislators merging the state's troubled Juvenile Justice Authority with its adult Department of Corrections.
Conservative Kan. congressman riles GOP leaders
Congressman Tim Huelskamp's disputes with fellow Republicans who lead the U.S. House are generating headlines and stirring up constituents in his central and western Kansas district.
Number up for Topeka homeless students, funds down
The number of homeless students in the Topeka school district has gone up in the last decade, while federal funding to meet their needs is at a 10-year low.
Cimarron girls, Meade boys repeat as HPL champs
The Cimarron Lady Bluejays and Meade Buffaloes basketball squads completed their runs through the Hi-Plains League tournaments unscathed and repeated as league tournament champions Saturday night at …
SPIAA conducts play-in games
Both Hodgeman County teams advance, as does Ingalls boys, Fowler girls
Coyotes win 54 Boys Classic
CUNNINGHAM — The Coyotes outscored Attica 26-19 in the second half to pick up the victory and the trophy in the championship game of the 54 Boys Classic.Kinsley trailed 20-16 at halftime before makin…
Area tournament end, opened Saturday
Shawnee Mission South wins 70th TOC; Cimarron girls, Meade boys claim Hi-Plains League titles; SPIAA tournament opens with playoff games.
Jack Woods
Jack Woods, 89, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City.
Pet of the week
Meet Aaron! Aaron is a 4 and a half year old longhaired Chihuahua X. He is great with all other dogs, and people of all ages. He weighs just over 12 and a half pounds and is crate trained. Think Aaro…
Use ice melt sparingly
With the greatly appreciated moisture we have received already this winter and my sidewalk being slick several mornings this week, I thought it would be a nice reminder to discuss ice melts and the d…