Category Archives: Augusta, Kansas
Porch pirates take packages
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — With more people doing online shopping this time of the year, metro police are urging people to be mindful of where … Continue reading
Gov. Laura Kelly picks top Cabinet member David Toland to fill lieutenant governor slot
Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday that Commerce Secretary David Toland would fill the lieutenant governor vacancy, an expected pick and one that elevates a young, … Continue reading
Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital’s Augusta Immediate Care to offer free COVID-19 test collection
Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital is partnering with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and Wichita State University Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for a state … Continue reading
Editorial: Gov. Laura Kelly should welcome new perspective with No. 2 pick for Kansas
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has a big decision to make.She has just named Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers to fill the office of state treasurer. The … Continue reading
Derek Schmidt: Smart criminal justice reform will benefit all Kansans
During the Civil War, President Lincoln once compassionately referred to Southerners as fellow human beings whose actions were wrong. A woman berated Lincoln for not … Continue reading
K-State women hold off Omaha
MANHATTAN — The Kansas State women’s basketball team squandered a fourth-quarter lead, but regrouped in time to survive an Omaha rally and escape Bramlage Coliseum … Continue reading
Trailblazers make girls golf a reality
OTTAWA — Two area athletes’ injured knees became a catalyst in increasing athletic opportunities in their schools.Wellsville senior Kaylie Reese and Ottawa senior Riley Titus … Continue reading
Special train lit for Christmas
Grant funds support addiction treatment
DODGE CITY — The Arthur E. & Cornelia C. Scroggins Foundation through the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas last week gave New Chance Inc. in … Continue reading
Wellington begins city flag selection process
WELLINGTON — The city of Wellington and the Wellington Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB are sponsoring a Wellington Flag Project to design a city flag that … Continue reading
Drought, COVID-19 and sporadic freezes contributed to changes in Kansas hay production
Although temperatures did not stray too far from the average this year, some large swings, mixed with freezes at inopportune times, left hay producers in … Continue reading
Museum hosting Smithsonian’s ‘Crossroads: Change in Rural America’
Smithsonian Partner Site Hosting Virtual Exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America is a statewide initiative featuring the exclusive Kansas tour of a Smithsonian Institution traveling … Continue reading
Activists push for utility aid; Evergy says shutoff moratorium is in place
Activists appealed to lawmakers and utility companies Thursday, asking for greater attention to the needs of consumers at risk of having their service disconnected during … Continue reading
Kelly to appoint Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers to fill state treasurer spot
Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday she would appoint her lieutenant governor, Lynn Rogers, to fill the state treasurer vacancy, pointing to his financial background and … Continue reading
The CDC wants data on those getting COVID-19 vaccine. Kansas officials are wary.
Kansas officials say they are leery of a mandate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that states must share personal information of individuals … Continue reading
Ag business makes Salvation Army donations
HAYS — During the month of December, Sunrise Agribusiness Solutions LLC, headquartered in Hays, will be donating $0.01 for every bushel of grain sold to … Continue reading
Governor’s order to require increased testing in adult care homes
Over 400 state-licensed adult care homes will be required to regularly test for COVID-19 under an executive order announced Wednesday by Gov. Laura Kelly.The new … Continue reading
Inmates, families want stronger COVID-19 mitigation efforts in Kansas prisons
As COVID-19 continues its march through state correctional facilities, inmates are feeling the effects of the pandemic even before they actually make it into prison.At … Continue reading
Newton shops show hints of Christmas
NEWTON — From lights to tree ornaments, the hints of Christmas are everywhere in downtown Newton this week. The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce launched … Continue reading
Christmas parade, commentary provided online
GREENSBURG — Kiowa County residents celebrated the holiday season Sunday with their annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Greensburg. A new livestream option made it possible … Continue reading
Weatherford cartoon: Stealing the election
Joey Weatherford cartoon on Russia and the 2020 presidential election.
Cattle markets on the swing
PRATT — Mike Lewis of Pratt Livestock thinks cattle prices are headed in a direction that will favor the producer.The year 2020 has been a … Continue reading
Santa playing it safe in Crawford County
PITTSBURG — Santa Claus is staying ho-ho-home this year in the lead-up to Christmas morning as COVID-19 continues to sweep through Crawford County.In a normal … Continue reading
Kansas reports 5,730 new COVID-19 cases, 70 deaths
Kansas since last Friday reported 5,730 new COVID-19 cases, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.In that same period, there were 70 new deaths reported and … Continue reading
Mueting creates online 4-H program
MCPHERSON — On an otherwise routine Thursday night in mid-November, about 40 Kansas 4-H members were transported by computer screen to a flour mill and … Continue reading
Red panda enjoys snow
Armed suspect leaves with cash
PITTSBURG — Police were dispatched early Friday morning to the Snak-Atak convenience store at the corner of Rouse and East 4th Street following a report … Continue reading
County commissioner calls mask orders unconstitutional
LEAVENWORTH — A Leavenworth County commissioner said at a meeting on Wednesday that mask ordinances adopted by the cities of Leavenworth and Lansing are unconstitutional … Continue reading
Blue elves on patrol
New bosses approved for DCRP
DODGE CITY — After a competitive process, Dodge City Raceway Park has a new promoter and operator.According to the City of Dodge City and Ford … Continue reading
Snow brings more work, more time for play
PRATT — A slow-moving snowstorm dumped more than 4 inches of wet snow on Pratt County starting about 5 p.m. Wednesday and continuing intermittently through … Continue reading
Much-needed moisture
Patrons lament restaurant closing
HAYS — The owners of Gutch’s Bar & Grill in downtown Hays announced this week it expects to close sometime this year.According to a post … Continue reading
’Five Places of Christmas’ on the way
NEWTON — The annual Five Place of Christmas event will offer a combination of virtual and in-person activities Saturday.Three locations — Carriage Factory Art Gallery … Continue reading
COVID-19 changes chamber plans
Kansas lake levels for Dec. 3, 2020
Date — Dec. 3Reservoir … Pool … Elev. … Dis.Milford … 1,144.4 … 1,145.06 … 25Wilson … 1,516 … 1,515.57 … 25Kirwin … 1,729.2 … … Continue reading
Racial slurs, threats result in federal charge
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The Justice Department announced last week that a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kan., returned an indictment charging Colton Donner, … Continue reading
Kansas likely to get 23,750 COVID-19 vaccine doses off the bat as state prepares for federal action
Even as federal regulators weigh approving two COVID-19 vaccines, officials say Kansas is full steam ahead on readying for their distribution, which could come as … Continue reading
Drug transporter pleads guilty
COLBY — A California man pleaded guilty last week to federal charges that officers found more than 9 pounds of fentanyl and more than 8 … Continue reading
Top Trump official and Kansas native to step down on Jan. 20
Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican and native Kansan, says he is leaving the telecommunications regulator on Inauguration Day.Pai grew up in Parsons … Continue reading
Young girl dies from gunshot wound
GARDEN CITY — A four-year-old girl died from a gunshot wound sustained on November 25, 2020, in Garden City, according to the Garden City Police … Continue reading
Clinics push back as drug companies want changes to program helping low-income Kansans
It is not uncommon for patients to come into the pharmacy at one of the branches of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, fully expecting … Continue reading
Pandemic means fewer snow days in Kansas even after 2020
WICHITA — Between concerns about schools staying open and the challenges of learning remotely, teachers and students are haunted by another question that goes beyond … Continue reading
Wreaths Across America ceremony plans altered
DODGE CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated changes by Wreaths Across America for annual holiday laying of the wreaths ceremony at Kansas Veterans Cemetery … Continue reading
Thanksgiving by special delivery
USD 458 students move to remote-only instruction
BASEHOR — Because of the recent spike in coronavirus cases in Leavenworth County, the Basehor-Linwood public schools will transition to remote-only instruction after Thanksgiving.Many students … Continue reading
Family grateful despite health trials
HAYS — The Stanton family has much to be thankful for on this COVID-19 Thanksgiving.The month of November includes birthdays for two family members. Andy … Continue reading
New cases tick down since Wednesday but studies show Kansas still struggling with COVID-19
As states across the country face a surge in COVID-19 cases, a number of studies show Kansas stands out as a hotspot for the virus’s … Continue reading
Sumner county warns Wellington city about coming emergency services reductions
WELLINGTON — The economic downturn caused by COVID-19 was felt in Wellington, and outlined in a letter sent by the Sumner County Commission to the … Continue reading
Masked and musical
Cedar Point ranch family wins conservation award
CEDAR POINT — Josh and Gwen Hoy’s Flying W Ranch of Cedar Point has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Kansas Leopold Conservation … Continue reading
Lemon Park Lights displays carry on local tradition
PRATT — Just after 5:30 p.m. on a rainy Saturday evening, November 21, the switch was flipped in Pratt and, just like the previous nearly … Continue reading
Mural shows prehistoric family life
HAVILAND — The Heart of America Science Resource Center, located on HWY 54 just east of Haviland, has a massive new mural to show off … Continue reading
Josh Rouse: Thanks to NFL playoff expansion, Thanksgiving Day matchups have big implications — despite what records indicate
One look at the NFL’s lineup of Thanksgiving Day games, and the casual viewer may decide to get loaded up on tryptophan and sleep through … Continue reading
Bell ringing off to early start
NEWTON — Wendy Basye, director of the Salvation Army of Harvey County, is thankful for what happened over the weekend, and looking forward to more.Bell … Continue reading
Lottery suspends in-person claims
TOPEKA — In response to an increase in COVID-19 cases, the Kansas Lottery lobby will be closed to the public starting Monday, November 23, 2020. … Continue reading
Jerry Moran: ‘Every indication’ that Joe Biden is now president-elect
There is “every indication” that Joe Biden is president-elect of the United States, U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said Tuesday, making Moran the most prominent Kansas … Continue reading
A storm on the prairie
Groups roll out advertisement encouraging mask-wearing as case counts continue to rise
A coalition of interest groups on Monday rolled out a statewide public service campaign urging Kansans to wear masks and take actions to combat the … Continue reading
Butler County Courthouse closed due to COVID
Those headed to the Butler County Historic Courthouse Monday to do business found a locked door — the building was closed to the public.”Many Departments … Continue reading
Home of the wild and free
Museum display features prairie towns
MONTEZUMA — A special photographic exhibit is on display at the Stauth Museum in Montezuma until Saturday, Nov. 28.”Considering the Commonplace: Prairie Towns Through the … Continue reading
Mobile testing center opens in Finney County
GARDEN CITY — GoGetTested, in partnership with Finney County and the State of Kansas, plans to set up a mobile COVID-19 testing center beginning Monday, … Continue reading
Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement campaign announced
COLUMBUS — Starting Friday, Nov. 20, and going through Sunday, Nov 29, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will join other law enforcement agencies across the … Continue reading
Teacher thankful for COVID-19 recovery, cautious about unknowns
MACKSVILLE — Jana Lamb, an English Speakers of Other Language teacher in the Macksville school system in south-central Kansas, knows first-hand the symptoms, diagnosis process … Continue reading
Forage conference now taking registrations
MANHATTAN — The Kansas Forage and Grassland Council and Kansas State University will host their annual Winter Forage Conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. … Continue reading
Kris Kobach boosts Michigan election official in vote certification controversy
Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach appears to be giving legal aid to Monica Palmer, an election official in Michigan who is trying to … Continue reading
Mitigation plans in place for Pittsburg State commencement
PITTSBURG — Commencement ceremonies at Pittsburg State University will proceed Friday and Saturday for students who graduated in the spring as well as those graduating … Continue reading
Kansas lake levels for Nov. 19, 2020
Date — Nov. 19Reservoir … Pool … Elev. … Dis.Milford … 1,144.4 … 1,144.58 … 450Wilson … 1,516 … 1,515.46 … 5Kirwin … 1,729.2 … … Continue reading
Want to watch the Legislature next session? New technology could make it easier
A top legislative committee approved roughly $3 million Thursday to spend on improvements designed to ensure the public can watch committee hearings and other functions, … Continue reading
Kansas governor issues second statewide mask mandate
Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday issued a new executive order mandating face masks to combat the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The order will go … Continue reading
Kansas Regents settle on closed search for next Wichita State president
Wichita State University will begin a search process to replace Jay Golden as its next president, but that committee-led search will be in secret, the … Continue reading
Department of Corrections reports 11th inmate death from COVID-19
As COVID-19 case counts rise in state correctional facilities, the state reported Wednesday that an 81-year-old man died from the virus, the 11th inmate fatality … Continue reading
Largest toy donation site now open
OVERLAND PARK — The Overland Park Convention Center will once again serve as one of the largest donation sites for the area Marine Corps League’s … Continue reading
Lawmakers criticize Gov. Laura Kelly over future of unemployment trust fund
Gov. Laura Kelly drew stiff criticism from Republican legislators Tuesday for turning down a plan to use part of the state’s share of federal COVID-19 … Continue reading
Ask Amy: Waning sex life not necessarily the norm
Dear Amy: My husband and I have been married for 29 years. We’re both in our early 60s. Our relationship is caring and loving, but … Continue reading