Month: April 2019

GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Police in northern Wyoming say a man who allegedly shoplifted at the same store twice in one day also asked to fill out a job application during one of his visits.…

The April Fool’s Day backward Prairie Dell 4-H meeting started at the end and ended with the beginning.   Peyton Weast demonstrated how to use paint and canvas to end up with a beautiful piece…

In the year 2000, roughly 13% of the American population was 65 or older. It’s projected that by 2030, 28% of Americans will be 65 and older.  The most dramatic shift, however, is among people…

PITTSBURG — The “Mall of Agriculture” is in Pittsburg this weekend as part of the 45th annual Four State Farm Show. The farm show has been pushed up in the calendar this year, organizers noted…

What is inflammation? Inflammation comes from the Latin words “into the flame” like how moths are drawn to sustaining warmth of a springtime campfire and harmful self-destruction if they get too close. Inflammation is a…

MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Officials in eastern Iowa and other states along the Mississippi River are preparing for record or near-record crests. The Rock Island gauge at Davenport showed the level this morning at a…

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed troops early this morning in a bold and risky call for…

A large crowd turned out to watch Iola High School students parade in the Grand March Saturday for their annual prom, including Ethan Tavarez and Shaylee Sutterby. The theme of the prom was “Met Gala.”…

HUMBOLDT — Weekly racing returned to the 3/8 mile Humboldt Speedway on Friday with six action packed classes. The main event of the evening was the $1,000 to win McCarthy Auto Group/USRA A-Modifieds.  Matt Johnson,…

Those who resent big government interfering in their personal decisions were heartened by Friday’s decision by the Kansas Supreme Court. By a 6-1 margin, the Court declared that the Kansas Constitution protects a woman’s right…