Category Archives: Augusta, Kansas

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 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 is partnering with the Kansas Department of Health & Environment and Wichita State University Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory for a state … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 — 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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 — 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 →

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 →

Joey Weatherford cartoon on Russia and the 2020 presidential election.

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →