Clara E. McCahon
Clara E. McCahon, 72, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 at her home in Kinsley.
New ophthalmologist to speak at Friendship Meals
Dr. Jim Meehan, the new ophthalmologist practicing with Western Plains Eye Associates is scheduled to speak at Friendship Meals Thursday at noon. Meehan will speak about nutrition and eye disease, pa…
Artist spotlight: Amy Black, country singer-songwriter
A minister’s daughter with storytelling and Southern tradition in her blood, Amy Black’s songs have begun to cement her as part of the next generation of Americana artists. According to the Americana…
KU opens office for harassment complaints
The University of Kansas is increasing its efforts to help people who are victims of discrimination or harassment.
Overland Park approved carrying weapons in public
Overland Park residents will be able to carry their guns in public, with certain restrictions.
Kan. AG reorganizes efforts to help crime victims
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt has reorganized his office's administration of programs that help crime victims.
Kansas 2nd District foes spar on farm bill
A U.S. House candidate from northeastern Kansas is criticizing incumbent Republican Rep. Lynn Jenkins and Congress for failing to act on a new farm bill.
Winter wheat planting on pace with season average
Kansas farmers have planted about 17 percent of next year's winter wheat crop while bringing in this year's corn crop far faster than normal.
Morning Jolt: Cat killed instead of given flea bath
In the news: A woman in Gardner, Mass., says her cat was mistakenly euthanized instead of given a flea bath at a veterinarian’s office. The woman said her son took the 8-year-old cat to the vet but w…
Morning Minutes: Sept. 24
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