Jacob “Jake” Sorch
Jacob "Jake" Sorch, 80, died Sept. 3, 2012 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City. He was born April 11, 1932 in Sterling, Colo., the son of John and Maria (Lie) Sorch.
Juanita “Joanne” Torrance
Juanita “Joanne” Torrance, 87, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society in Dodge City.
Elsie C. Vogel Glover
Elsie C. Vogel Glover, 98, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Center, Dodge City.
Rainfall helps, but doesn’t do much
During the month of August Dodge City got a total of 3.24 inches of precipitation, most of which fell on three days, the 18th, and late on the 24th through the early morning hours of the 25th.
Patti R. Bealmear
Patti R. Bealmear, 59, died Friday, Aug. 31 2012 in Las Cruces, N.M.
Domestic violence program receives certification
A program in development at Santa Fe Trail Community Corrections recently received notification that they have been fully certified by the Kansas Attorney General's office.
The program, called "Optio…
Hot Online: Judy Blume reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Trending topic: Judy Blume Popular young adult author Judy Blume revealed today on her blog that she is battling breast cancer. Blume, 74, said she had a mastectomy last month. Blume is the author of…
Photographer pleads guilty to child porn charge
An eastern Kansas man who set up a nude photo shoot with a 14-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography.
Wichita police officer fires at suspect
A Wichita police officer is on administrative leave after firing at a man who appeared to aim a weapon at him.
Salina police to pursue ‘no refusal’ on DUI cases
Salina police and Saline County sheriff's deputies plan to try a new "no refusal" policy during a saturation patrol Friday aimed at drunken drivers.