Harold Alfred Swarts
Harold Alfred Swarts, 62, died Aug. 31, 2012 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.
Scott James found guilty of DUI
Assistant Ford County Attorney J. Scott James plead guilty to a DUI Aug. 31 at the Edwards County Courthouse. This is his second DUI offense. Because James works in the County Attorney's Office, Ford…
Local singer makes it past the first ‘American Idol’ hurdle
When the American Idol bus left town after hearing 600 area singers, David Fisher, a Cimarron native, was the only local talent who made it through to the next round of auditions.
Flu season is here, get vaccinated now
Fall is just around the corner, and while most people are looking forward to the cooler temperatures, the leaves changing and the holidays that come with autumn, it also means that flu season is here.
Democratic National Convention: Bill Clinton nominates Obama
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In an impassioned speech that rocked the Democratic National Convention, former President Bill Clinton proclaimed Wednesday night, “I know we’re coming back” from the worst economic…
Kansas summit addresses obesity rate
Kansas health officials and policymakers are holding a daylong meeting in Topeka on ways to stem the state's rising obesity rate.
Kan. military school seeks dismissal of lawsuit
A Kansas military school is again asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by families of 11 former cadets alleging physical abuse.
Alligator captured after roaming in Kansas town
A 4-foot alligator that caused some concern while wandering through a small southern Kansas town is in police custody.
Kansas, officer sued over crash with fleeing car
Two people who were injured when a fleeing car struck their vehicle are suing a Capitol Police officer and the state of Kansas.
Auction for Monument Rocks land extended
Bids for the ranch that holds the historic Monument Rocks chalk formations have reached $8.5 million.