Webinar to focus on how trails can fuel tourism

TOPEKA, Kan. – When a community develops public trails, it’s not only making an investment in the health and well-being of its citizens, but also improving the appeal and vitality of the community itself – to residents and visitors alike.

Grasslands conservation legislation will strengthen collaboration, save endangered landscapes

The North American Grasslands Conservation Act will help farmers, ranchers, Tribal Nations, and others work to collaboratively address the immense challenges facing North America’s grasslands and prairies — one of the fastest disappearing ecosystems in the world. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), will invest $290 million in voluntary initiatives to collaboratively conserve and restore native grasslands to support working ranch lands and to help recover wildlife like Western meadowlark and monarch butterflies and safeguard this vital habitat for future generations.

BBB’s primer for back-to-school shoppers

As families prepare for students’ return to the classroom, your Better Business Bureau (BBB) offers advice aimed at holding expenses down. Rising prices have put inflation on everyone’s mind, but the National Retail Federation’s annual survey of consumers indicates that spending will continue to rise. The average household’s expected spending this year is $864. Here are BBB’s tips for those wanting to lessen the financial hit caused by the “hitting the books” season.

Boot Hill Museum’s Honorary Marshal program

This illustrious group, established 65 years ago, consists of U.S. presidents, politicians, entertainers, religious leaders, corporate executives, sports stars, civic leaders and an astronaut.

Dodge City Days Western Parade

Long-lashed and lovely ladies think outside the Beauty Box at the Dodge City Days Parade July 30. [PHOTO BY Whitney Hodgin/Dodge City Globe] The Dodge City Cowboy Band bring beautiful music with them in the Dodge City Days Western Parade July 30.

Don’t make room for mosquitoes

Now that the heat wave seems to be taking a break and cooler wetter weather has come for a visit there is a greater likelihood that mosquitos could become problematic over the next few weeks. Ford County Noxious Weeds Department spray for mosquitoes and have some common sense tips on minimizing their growth in your backyard. Please perform the follow