- Methodist churches in McLouth, Tonganoxie competing in soup drive
- January 31, 2012
- The Giants and Patriots aren’t the only ones with hopes of a big Super Bowl weekend.
- Food: A dead time for farmers? Not quite
- January 27, 2012
- On the farm, there’s work to be done, season be darned, though this warm winter has certainly helped.
- Assistance dogs trained in Kansas provide gift of independence
- 09:50 p.m., January 23, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Washington, population 1,100, is one of the small Kansas towns not far from the Nebraska border along Kansas Highway 36, in the north-central part of the state.
- Food: Smooth operators
- Smoothies blend nutrition and a simple package
- January 20, 2012
- No matter your health goal in 2012, there’s probably a smoothie for you.
- Food: Peary easy desserts
- It’s delicious vs. nutritious in this month’s recipe face-off
- 06:51 p.m., January 13, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Megan Stuke and Sarah Henning take advantage of an in-season fruit, pears, for this month’s recipe face-off.
- Governor’s plan for managed care raising concerns
- 02:18 p.m., January 2, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- Gov. Sam Brownback’s plan to have managed care companies provide services for those with developmental disabilities is raising concerns.
- Snowy owls head south in search of food
- 06:00 a.m., December 31, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- While the lack of snow on the ground may have put a damper on the holiday season, it’s something of a boon for those trying to spot a rare sight around these parts.
- Jeweler has offered to mount 100-year-old diamond found in Salvation Army kettle
- Unusual donation turned up at Shawnee Walmart
- 12:50 p.m., December 8, 2011 Updated 12:00 a.m.
- A Salvation Army kettle from Shawnee turned up a sparkly surprise when workers opened it to count the day’s donations.
- Improv Festival of Kansas to be this weekend
- November 9, 2011
- Rapping twins, the most awkward situation imaginable and discussions regarding the end of the world are just a few of the features to be found during this year’s annual improvisational comedy festival at the Roving Imp Theater & Coffee House.
- 5 Questions: Honoring service
- Holiday celebrates all veterans, living and dead
- November 8, 2011
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs answers questions about Veterans Day, which is Friday.
- Back in the saddle: Woman rides again after 60-plus years
- September 28, 2011
- Danila Rock didn’t vice-grip the saddle horn with both hands, or sway like a rag-doll when the horse started moving. No, she had done this before.
- Volunteers flock to Holy-Field Winery in Basehor to help harvest
- September 8, 2011
- Early on a cool, sunny September morning, a crowd of about 150 people gathers on the edge of the 16-acre Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery grounds in Basehor. They’re here to provide free labor.
- Suicide Prevention Week raises awareness of signs, protective factors
- September 2, 2011
- According to Mental Health America, suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. Approximately 30,000 persons die by suicide each year; an additional 500,000 Americans attempt suicide annually.
- Three-day powwow starts Friday in Tonganoxie
- August 24, 2011
- Event at Leavenworth County Fairgrounds
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