FAMILIES FIRST: Being involved in your child’s education success
Summer is finally coming to an end and with school starting back up, there are so many things a parent can do to make it a successful year.
Bradley Nading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kansas voters should be choosing judges, not insider elites
One of my favorite books about our home in western Kansas is “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan. It tells the story of the Dust Bowl—of hardship, resilience, and the lessons we still carry today.
Kansas task force keeps working to resolve conflicting forces shaping future of water policy
Overconsumption, environmental damage threatens access to natural resource BY TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — The 186 residents of Pawnee Rock want clean water to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Southwest Kansas Pro-Am Open wrapping up
This year’s version of the Southwest Kansas Pro-Am Open is in the process of wrapping up, with Thursday being the final round of the 72-holes tournament.
DCRP, GC Airport Raceway raise funds for junior racer Aug. 16
Minneola’s Tazen Brunson, a local junior spring driver at Dodge City Raceway Park and Airport Raceway, was involved in a severe bicycle accident early August that left the seven-year-old with collapsed lungs and an injured voice box.
ASKING ERIC: Stepson has plans for widowed stepmother’s next chapter
Dear Eric: My husband passed away 12 days ago after an extended illness. I have two step-kids.
Kansas AG wants to expand access to lifesaving kits
BY ANNA KAMINSKIKansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says he keeps a box of naloxone in his pickup truck. It’s a lifesaving… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Half of Kansas nursing home investigator positions are vacant. Residents can die waiting for help
BY ROSE CONLONKMUW/Kansas News Service Advocates say understaffing at the Kansas agency that regulates adult care homes puts elderly and disabled residents at risk of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Heat-related problems at the library
With the extreme heat the past week, the Finney County Public Library has set new operating guidelines, because of the problems with its air conditioning.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close