Southwest Kansas

Parts of southwest Kansas once tried to secede and form ‘West Kansas.’ It helps explain our politics today
BY CALEN MOOREHPPR/Kansas News Service More than 30 years ago, a group of southwest Kansas counties tried to secede and form their own state called… Login to continue reading Login…
KHP seeking witnesses to fatal Gray County accident
The Kansas Highway Patrol is seeking assistance from the public to identify individuals who witnessed crashes that occurred at approximately 3:07 p.m, on June 17.
Gov. Kelly announces $57M to secure water supply for Dodge City, support the Ogallala Aquifer
TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has announced that $57 million is being invested in Dodge City to upgrade its existing water treatment process and infrastructure.

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas joins national ‘We Are There’ campaign
Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas is joining with the Catholic Charities network around the country to participate in “We Are There,” a national awareness campaign highlighting the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.“This campaign is a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase the impactful work we do every day.

Newman University receives $2.1M RPED grant to boost initiative
Newman University has been awarded a $2.1 million Research and Public Engagement Development (RPED) grant from the U.S.

Stauth speaker series continues Tuesday
MONTEZUMA - The Stauth Memorial Museum will host Vernon and Shirley Buller as they give a presentation titled “Israel: A Tour of the Holy Land” as part of the Stauth Speaker Series at 7 p.m.

‘You never stop being a United Methodist pastor’
Garden City native begins next chapter of life BY WHITNEY HODGIN Dodge City Globe Pastor Jerre Nolte has always been a part of the United… Login to continue reading Login…
PUBLIC MEETINGS
MONDAY, JUNE 24FINNEY COUNTY — Finney County Public Library Board: 5 p.m.