Eagles hatch at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

The United State Fish and Wildlife Service, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge announces that bald eagles have successfully hatched young at the refuge.

Refuge Manager Dan Severson, stated that “it really exciting to have a pair of bald eagles, who were once listed as an endangered species, successfully nesting on the refuge.  We have been waiting for confirmation of young to release this information to the public.” 

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.

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.

Kansas State Representative Mitch Holmes - Cuts, census, casinos, consolidations, and cougars are topics at hand

Last week the House Appropriations committee heard from several State agencies about the effects of budgets cuts. There were, of course, no surprises. There are a lot of painful cuts that are the result of the global economy.

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.

Unemployment insurance goes up

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

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.

Accident west of Stafford claims life of Andover woman

STAFFORD- Stafford County emergency medical personnel responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident west of Stafford, Friday afternoon that claimed the life of an Andover woman and sent the driver of a Frito Lay delivery truck to Wichita via air ambulance.

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.

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.

Cherokee County gaming application denied

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

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.

UPDATE: Car, bicycle accident claims life of Stafford resident

A car versus bicycle accident claimed the life of Stafford resident James Jerome Searle Wednesday afternoon west of Stafford on old highway 50.

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

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.

PHOTO GALLERY: Stafford celebrates 20th annual Oktoberfest

Racing wieners, slithering snakes, and a street full of vendors, fancy cars, musical entertainment, chili and numerous prize drawings filled the streets of Stafford for the 20th annual Stafford Oktoberfest Saturday.

Gracia Burnham to speak at Hudson's Trinity Church

The Trinity Church welcomes Gracia Burnham as the Mission Festival speaker at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18.

News Briefs for Sept. 30

News Briefs for Sept. 30. Oktoberfest, St. John Skating rink open, and Lose something?

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