Allie M. Watkins Voelker
Allie M. Watkins Voelker, 92, died on Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Fort Dodge, Kan.
Carl Lynn Mackey
Carl Lynn Mackey, 60, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 at his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1952 in Montezuma, Kan., the son of Carl Monroe and Vera Mae (Stewart) Mackey.
Joyce H. Shriwise
Joyce H. Shriwise, 88, died September 5, 2012, at the Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore.
Ex-Ag secretary to speak at Kan. Democrats’ event
Former Kansas Congressman and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman plans to speak in Wichita later this month during an annual gathering of the Kansas Democratic Party.
Report: Farm equipment sales up despite drought
A new report shows the relentless drought did little to dent retail sales of pricey farm machinery around the country last month.
Topeka Zoo earns accreditation for next 5 years
After more than a decade of struggles, the Topeka Zoo has earned its national accreditation for the next five years, which will allow it to loan and borrow animals and participate in breeding program…
Kan. corn production forecast revised down again
A new government report is forecasting a Kansas corn and soybean crop that could be the smallest harvest in the state since 2006.
Kansas rejects federal program to encourage trails
Kansas officials have decided not to participate in a federal program that matches local contributions with federal dollars to encourage the construction of bicycles, walking and ATVs trails, making …
Today in the news: Protesters take over U.S. Embassy in Cairo
News to know Protesters in Cairo took over the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, climbing the walls to get in. They also took down an American flag and replaced it with an Islamic flag. Officials weren’t exac…
Editorial: Obama and Romney must offer more details
After two weeks of political conventions, the Obama and Romney campaigns emerged having thoroughly litigated the past four years but left many unanswered questions about how they will fix the economy…