Prime Day is crime day for scammers, says BBB

July 12 and 13 of this year will bring the annual summer shopping event know as Prime Day. It could just as easy be called Walmart Day or Target Day or Kohl’s Day, since these retailers and others have now joined the effort with their own online sales. But bargain hunters should beware: Scammers will be trying their best to ensnare you with their trickery. Here is your Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) guide to staying safe from online thieves as you search for this year’s best Prime Day buys.

Western-themed ‘Vote No’ campaign launches in Dodge City

DODGE CITY, KS — Southwest Kansas youth civic engagement organization New Frontiers (NF), its partner Vote No Garden City, and its amazing organizing teams are proud to announce the launch of their campaign to protect safe and legal abortions by urging Kansans to Vote NO on August 2nd.

DCRP: Wild West Nationals Truck and Tractor Pull results

The revving engines roared throughout Dodge City Raceway Park July 8 and 9. More than 50 drivers participated in the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) Truck and Tractor Pull in front of thousands of fans.

Shannon R. Conway

Shannon R. Conway, 68 of Meade, KS., passed away on July 4, 2022.

Gerald Dean Dowling

Dodge City - Gerald Dean Dowling, 89, died July 7, 2022 at Reflection Living, Dodge City. He was born on March 26, 1933 at Dodge City, the son of Carl and Mary (Kimbell) Dowling.

Damian Isaac Mendez

Damian Isaac Mendez life began April 8, 2004 in Dodge City, Kansas. He tragically passed on July 3rd, 2022 due to complications with heat stroke. He began his education at Linn Elementary School. At the young age of 6, he developed an interest in wrestling that later turned into a passion. He started his wrestling journey with the Dodge City Wranglers. Damian competed in all types of wrestling, folk style, free style, and greco. He had dreams of being a NCAA National Champion. His pursuit towards a goal of becoming a professional MMA athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist was his next adventure. Damian continued his wrestling career at Dodge City High, where he was a three time state champion. He graduated in May of 2022 and had signed a letter of intent to wrestle at North Dakota State University.

KBI arrests Ford County Deputy Davis

KIOWA COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation arrested Deputy Ryan Davis in Greensburg July 8. On Friday, July 8, at approximately 1:45 p.m., KBI agents arrested Davis, 36, of Grand Island, Neb.