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Rough weather makes for difficult calving season for cattlemen

By Katie Stockstill

Mon Feb 08, 2010, 12:04 PM CST

Jeff Smith has to make his rounds on foot because the mud on the path to his pasture is more than his truck can handle. Every three hours, he checks his herd of 27 heifers for signs of new life and struggling soon-to-be moms. When problems arise, Smith stays and helps - sometimes spending most of his night in a cold, wet field.

Editorial: Kansas Supreme Court's action will have chilling effect

Wed Feb 03, 2010, 02:42 PM CST

GateHouse Media Inc. – the parent company of the Augusta Daily Gazette – and those who joined the effort to protect Dodge City Globe reporter Claire O’Brien from having to reveal confidential sources used in a story about a racially charged homicide case, spent thousands of dollars to protect her rights as a journalist. Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Davis denied the petition in only 37 words – one paragraph. The court refused to even hear arguments or receive briefs in the case.

Kent Bush: State of the Union speech shows change in course - and discourse

By Kent Bush

Wed Jan 27, 2010, 09:57 PM CST

Obama is lucky because he got this message in one senatorial race, not in a rehashed Republican Revolution. In 1994, Clinton didn’t have any warning of what might be on the horizon. Obama has seen the storm clouds brewing. That’s why his State of the Union address last night took on a very different tone.

Tax could send shoppers across state line

By Brett Dalton

Fri Jan 15, 2010, 03:01 PM CST

With a sales tax rate more than a percent lower than in Kansas, Missouri has long been an attractive alternative for local shoppers — especially considering the proximity of Joplin, Mo. to the Pittsburg area.

Gov. Parkinson calls for tax increases to help budget deficit

By Matthew Clark

Tue Jan 12, 2010, 12:45 PM CST

Don’t give up. That was the message Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson gave to a joint session of the Kansas House and Senate during the annual State of the State address Monday night.

Unemployment insurance goes up

By Matthew Clark

Thu Jan 07, 2010, 02:05 PM CST

Businesses across Kansas received sorrowing news in December regarding their payment into the state’s unemployment insurance fund.

Casino action delayed

By Teresa Lee

Thu Dec 03, 2009, 01:01 PM CST

Sumner County will have to wait a little longer for a final decision from the Kansas Lottery for a destination casino.

Kansas man charged with murder in Thanksgiving slaying

By Teresa Lee

Wed Dec 02, 2009, 11:10 AM CST

A Mulvane man was charged Tuesday in connection with a double homicide after two bodies were found in a Wichita home on Thanksgiving Day.

Pittsburg State University football coach arrested on suspicion of DUI

By Matthew Clark

Mon Nov 30, 2009, 10:23 AM CST

According to police reports, Pittsburg State University head football coach Chuck Broyles was arrested late Tuesday night in Galena, Kan., and charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol.

Legislators sound off on Kansas budget cuts

By Kevin Flaherty and Andrew Nash

Wed Nov 25, 2009, 02:01 PM CST

Rep. Bob Grant, D-Cherokee, quipped that he was bunkered in to avoid potential attackers infuriated by Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson’s proposed budget cuts.

Cherokee County gaming application denied

By Andrew Nash

Tue Nov 24, 2009, 05:45 PM CST

An application for a proposed casino one mile north of Interstate 44 at U.S. Highway 166/400 was rejected by the Kansas Lottery Tuesday.

Medicare Part D enrollment period opens this month

By Staff reports

Mon Nov 16, 2009, 12:24 PM CST

Enrollment and re-enrollment for Medicare Part D drug coverage opens Nov. 15 and runs through Dec. 31. Acting Secretary of Aging Martin Kennedy encourages Medicare beneficiaries to complete their enrollment as early as possible to ensure that coverage is available without any delays on January 1, 2010.

Strangers nearly 150 miles away find messages from students' balloon release

By Teresa Lee

Wed Nov 04, 2009, 10:58 AM CST

It was a typical blustery Kansas day on the first day of school for the Wellington Christian Academy. After hours filled with meeting new teachers and classmates, the student body gathered outside for their annual event — the balloon release.

Lottery board hears proposal for Kansas casino

By Teresa Lee

Thu Sep 17, 2009, 11:01 AM CDT

The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board heard testimony Wednesday from Lakes Entertainment on their casino management proposal with Chisholm Creek L.L.C. (Foxwoods).

Lottery commission postpones contract approval

By Teresa Lee

Wed Aug 19, 2009, 11:59 AM CDT

Because of new financial information, the Kansas Lottery Commission delays contract approval for the South Central Zone.

Prairie Sky, Chisholm Creek teaming up for Kansas casino

By Teresa Lee

Wed Aug 19, 2009, 11:41 AM CDT

Prairie Sky will not be presenting their casino proposals to move on to the Kansas Gaming and Facility Review Board, but will instead be teaming up with Chisholm Creek Resorts (Foxwoods), lottery officials confirmed.

Derrick Thomas joins greatest in shrine of professional football

By Chris Beaven

Sat Aug 08, 2009, 11:33 PM CDT

When Kansas City Chiefs star linebacker Derrick Thomas died tragically on Feb. 8, 2000 — not long after a car accident that left him paralyzed — it stunned everyone close to him. It moved Chiefs President Carl Peterson to say “a light had gone out in Kansas City.”

HOF Class of 2009: Derrick Thomas

By Todd Porter

Fri Aug 07, 2009, 11:00 AM CDT

Thomas is being enshrined posthumously into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday at Fawcett Stadium as part of the Class of 2009. Thomas’ 11-year career included nine Pro Bowls and a spot on the 1990s All-Decade team.