The Augusta Daily Gazette

For the first time since 2003, Guardsmen from the Augusta armory are going into a war zone. One hundred and 60 soldiers from the Kansas Army National Guard unit based in Augusta will soon begin a one-year deployment. Full Story »

Legion officials  urge public, business show of support Full Story »

McCurdy will have charge of 3 p.m. auction on Saturday Full Story »

Acting on tip, police collect four machines Full Story »

It is often said that two things that should not be discussed in polite company are politics and religion. I hope no polite people are reading this column since I'll probably hit both targets with one arrow. Full Story »

For Thursday, Dec, 10, Home Town Christmas activities Full Story »

9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9. in Augusta High audiitorium Full Story »

A chili cook-off will be held in conjunction with Hometown Christmas observance in Andover. Cash prizes of $75 for first, $50 for second, and $25 for third will awarded following the cook off Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Central Park Lodge. Full Story »

New public hearing will be Dec. 15 Full Story »

A music program featuring Garfield Elementary School studens from Early Childhood through Fifth Grade will be pressented at 7 p.m. Thursday at the high school. Full Story »

A Barbie My Size Throne. Sparkling fake jewels. Music. A removable skirt. All the things every three-year-old girl wants. Heck, I want it at 33. And it wasn’t even on her list to Santa until a quick trip to Tuesday Morning in Andover. Full Story »

Emporia State University and Butler Community College are joining forces to make a bachelor’s degree in business possible for place-bound students in the region. Full Story »

Christmas will be marching through downtown Augusta Thursday evening. Theme of this year’s parade will be “A Star Spangled Christmas.” Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are sponsoring the holiday parade through the downtown area at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Full Story »

A Wichita woman has died of injuries suffered in a two-car crash on the Whitewater River bridge a half mile west of Augusta Saturday night. Olivia D. Salander, 25, Wichita, was taken to Wesley Medical Center following the 10 p.m. traffic accident. She died early Sunday morning at the hospital. Full Story »

Driver's side of both van and car sustain heavy damage Full Story »

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, and 7 p..m Saturday, Dec.. 12 Full Story »

Dec. 5-6 at First Christian Church Full Story »

Augusta High School has been granted charter membership in the National Forensics League (NFL). As a charter members AHS is now part of the nation’s largest speech and debate honor society which has more than 93,000 student members in all 50 states. Full Story »

Jeremy Davis was glad he listened to his instincts Saturday evening. The Andover resident had a feeling he was going to win big, so he purchased a $1 Sweet 6s instant scratch ticket. Much to his surprise, he won a $6,000 top prize playing the game! Full Story »

Robinson School Principal Greg Taylor (left) receives a homemade blue ribbon from Augusta Mayor Kristey Williams (right) during a celebration Tuesday at the elementary school. Full Story »

Alan, Tammy, Tyler, Luke and Shanna Groom. t's important to count your blessings. There is no better time to do that than Thanksgiving weekend. But for one Augusta man and his family in Winfield, every day feels like Thanksgiving. Full Story »

Every time I get pregnant an Overzealous Food Watchdog emerges from my otherwise laid-back husband. And sometimes it tires me. During my first two pregnancies he often questioned me about my eating during the day: Did I eat enough fruit? Did I eat too many sweets? Had I taken my pre-natal vitamin? Full Story »

As someone who writes a lot, it may come as no surprise to readers that I love words. I love to know the origins of common phrases and words that aren't obvious. Full Story »