Rough weather makes for difficult calving season for cattlemen

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.

House opens doors to bigger spending, debt

On Thursday, the U.S. House voted to let the federal government go $1.9 trillion deeper into debt.
That equals to about $6,000 for every U.S. resident.

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

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

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

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

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.

Meteorites make finalist list of 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography

The Brenham meteorite field near Haviland is one 24 finalists in the Kansas Sampler Foundation's 8 Wonders of Kansas Geography contest. The list was announced today.

Unemployment insurance goes up

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

Lawmakers facing new budget woes

Not surprisingly, the Kansas House of Representatives will be preoccupied with the state budget when the 2010 session begins in January.

Greensburg meteorite returns to its home

GREENSBURG — The 1,000 pound Space Wanderer Pallasite Meteorite recently returned to its home in Greensburg. The meteorite will be placed on display in the newly completed City Hall, 300 S. Main, until the new Big Well Museum is constructed.

Pratt facility safe from KDOT cutbacks

Highway fund budget cuts will reduce maintenance projects in Kansas but are not expected to result in any loss of jobs or closing of local Kansas Department of Transportation facilities.

Armory closings won't result in more soldiers at Pratt

The Pratt National Guard Armory will not receive any additional soldiers from any the 18 closing armories the Adjutant General’s office announced Friday, Dec. 11.
 

BUILDING PRATT HISTORY: Second Baptist Church

A small group of black settlers demonstrated their faith in God and a new community when they inked a charter for the Second Baptist Church.

Casino action delayed

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

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

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.

Huelskamp to campaign for First District seat

State may close 18 armories

Legislators sound off on Kansas budget cuts

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.

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