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  • Clear roads dictated by time, funds

    The Pratt Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 6:28 pm ET  

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  • Pratt native presents the softer side of Congressman

    The Pratt Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 6:27 pm ET  

    Vicki John, Todd and Jessica Tiahrt in their Christmas 2008 photo. Premium content is available in the E-Edition. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Paper subscribers receive the E-Edition complimentary! Log in using your subscriber account number, and then set up your own personal user name and password. Full Story »

  • Cancion De La Navidad

    The Pratt Tribune – Thu Dec 10, 6:27 pm ET  

    Southwest students (from left) Peyton Westerman, Jordan Castillo and Mallory Solze raise their hands as they practice “Cancion De La Navidad” for the Southwest kindergarten/first grade musical slated for 7 p.m. tonight in the Liberty Middle School Auditorium. All are invited to attend. Full Story »

  • Snow fortifications

    The Pratt Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 5:12 pm ET  

    A trio of girls prepares a snow fort and snowballs for an impending snowball fight with a pair of boys in the 600 block of North Pine Tuesday afternoon. The girls (from left) Kassandria Fox, Emily Fox and Mason Brack were preparing for battle with Cade Chisham and Tanner Magee. Full Story »

  • Bed and Breakfast thriving in remote area of Gyp Hills

    The Pratt Tribune – Wed Dec 9, 5:12 pm ET  

    Roger, Charlotte and Ron Ringer pose on the front porch of their log home, adjacent to the Bunkhouse Bed and Breakfast and as new cabin in the northern edge of the Gyp Hills. Full Story »

The Hays Daily News

  • FHSU's Choate dies

    The Hays Daily News – Thu Dec 10, 3:11 pm ET  

    Jerry Choate, former Fort Hays State University professor and director of Sternberg Museum of Natural History, has died. Choate, 66, lost an eight-month battle with cancer Wednesday evening. Full Story »

  • Optimist Club trees a long Hays tradition

    The Hays Daily News – Thu Dec 10, 1:26 pm ET  

    For some, purchasing a fresh Christmas tree from the Hays Optimist Club's lot is more than a charitable contribution -- it's a tradition. Full Story »

  • Sisters give back to FHSU after lifetimes in education

    The Hays Daily News – Thu Dec 10, 1:26 pm ET  

    They are described as conservative women who had a passion for helping students learn. But no matter how much, or little, money they had when they died, they made it clear they wanted the majority of it to go to Fort Hays State University. Full Story »

  • Fourth year of Pound Plunge set to start

    The Hays Daily News – Thu Dec 10, 1:26 pm ET  

    It's almost time to start making New Year's resolutions, which means it's also almost time for round four of Hays' annual weight loss competition. Registration is open for Pound Plunge 4, a program offered through Hays Medical Center's Center for Health Improvement. Full Story »

  • Decorating 'til their hearts are content

    The Hays Daily News – Thu Dec 10, 1:12 pm ET  

    The reindeer didn't make it out of Frank and Francie Rohleder's attic this year. Neither did the candy canes. Instead of reindeer leading Santa's sleigh in the Rohleders front yard, Frank hitched up a flock of geese this year, at the urging of a friend. Full Story »

Wellington Daily News

The Dodge City Daily Globe

  • Globe loses subpoena ruling

    The Dodge City Daily Globe – Thu Dec 10, 1:13 pm ET  

    The Daily Globe has lost the first round in its effort to protect a reporter and her notes from an inquisition. Full Story »

  • Gun theft victims up reward

    The Dodge City Daily Globe – Thu Dec 10, 1:13 pm ET  

    Two years after someone stole Frank and Mary Blansett's gun safe, the victims are offering an extra incentive for tipsters with information about the theft. Full Story »

  • Water main break on North Second Avenue

    The Dodge City Daily Globe – Wed Dec 9, 6:13 pm ET  

    There was a water main break Wednesday afternoon between the corners of Vine and Spruce streets on Second Avenue, causing water to flow down the west side of the street. Due to the water, motorists should be careful while driving on that stretch of Second. The city will spread salt in that area to prevent sliding. Full Story »

  • Local teacher union, district reject offers

    The Dodge City Daily Globe – Wed Dec 9, 1:14 pm ET  

    The Dodge City teacher's union and USD 443's bargaining team rejected one another's most recent proposals at a contract negotiation meeting this week, but agreed to meet Thursday to try again. Full Story »

  • City OKs area for 'district'

    The Dodge City Daily Globe – Wed Dec 9, 1:13 pm ET  

    The Dodge City Commission took another step Monday toward encouraging developers to boost the city's housing supply. Full Story »

The Arkansas City Traveler

  • Lady 'Dawgs fall flat at Towanda

    The Arkansas City Traveler – Thu Dec 10, 7:09 pm ET  

    TOWANDA — The Arkansas City Lady Bulldogs were held to just 12 first-half points Monday night in a 57-26 loss to Towanda-Circle, in the opener of the 2009 Circle Thunderbird Round Robin Tournament. Full Story »

  • Action! Online: Dec. 5, 2009

    The Arkansas City Traveler – Thu Dec 10, 2:55 pm ET  

    By JUDITH ZACCARIA Action! Staff Writer One of the pleasures of the season is the Winfield Main Street Holiday Home Tour, which will be from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13. Full Story »

  • College transforms into wonderland dance festival

    The Arkansas City Traveler – Thu Dec 10, 2:55 pm ET  

    More than 200 participants took part in the Winter Wonderland dance festival event Friday and Saturday at Cowley College, which featured special performances by the Tigerette Danceline, Ark City Dance, Cindy's School of Dance and the Arkansas City High School Danceline. Full Story »

  • The right direction

    The Arkansas City Traveler – Thu Dec 10, 2:55 pm ET  

    The sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade bands, under the direction of Hans Judd and Chris VanGilder, joined the Arkansas City High School jazz and concert bands for their winter concert Tuesday night at the high school auditorium. Full Story »

  • Concert canceled due to weather

    The Arkansas City Traveler – Thu Dec 10, 2:55 pm ET  

    The Straight No Chaser concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Brown Center on the campus of Cowley College, was canceled. The concert was rescheduled to May 5. Full Story »

Salina Journal

  • South High student wins $48,000 scholarship

    Salina Journal – Thu Dec 10, 5:39 pm ET  

    12/10/2009 MICHAEL STRAND “It’s just pretty surreal” was Sarah Thompson’s description Thursday afternoon of the previous 24 hours — which included finding out she’d been awarded a $48,000 college scholarship. Full Story »

  • Rural Bennington home destroyed by fire

    Salina Journal – Thu Dec 10, 12:39 pm ET  

    12/10/2009 ERIN MATHEWS A rural Bennington home was destroyed by fire early this morning, although firefighters from Bennington, Culver, Minneapolis, Delphos and Saline County Rural Fire Department No. 7 battled the blaze. Full Story »

  • Forged checks passed at various Salina locations

    Salina Journal – Thu Dec 10, 11:54 am ET  

    Forged checks that bear the routing and account number of the Saline County Treasurer’s Office checking account have been passed at four Salina locations and other businesses in Wichita and El Dorado. Full Story »

  • Salinan testifies against scammers

    Salina Journal – Thu Dec 10, 7:24 am ET  

    If she’d been playing the game of Life, Frances E. Culley would have lost money but hit the jackpot in life points. Full Story »

  • Love it or hate it, nobody's neutral about winter

    Salina Journal – Thu Dec 10, 6:54 am ET  

    In the wake of a major winter storm, folks were digging out and dealing with the perils of up to 9 inches of snow and just plain digging the thick blanket of fun. Full Story »

El Dorado Times

The Newton Kansan

The Augusta Daily Gazette

  • Silence is Golden

    The Augusta Daily Gazette – Thu Dec 10, 9:42 am ET  

    An Oklahoma City University English professor has proven she can teach without talking. Elaine Smokewood needed to find a way to teach literature courses at OCU from her home in Augusta, Kan., after a neurological disease took away her ability to speak last year. Full Story »

  • Council approves 2010 utility abatements

    The Augusta Daily Gazette – Thu Dec 10, 9:42 am ET  

    During a city council work session on Nov. 23, several not-for-profit agencies made requests for a utility abatement in accordance with city policy. For 2010, the governing body approved abatements of up to $57,700. Full Story »

  • County approves purchase of radios

    The Augusta Daily Gazette – Thu Dec 10, 9:27 am ET  

    The bargain hunting continues for radio systems manager Jim Neese in his quest to purchase equipment for the county's emergency communications system upgrades. Full Story »

  • Christmas Gala an evening of entertainment

    The Augusta Daily Gazette – Wed Dec 9, 10:13 am ET  

    The Reel Singers directed by Ron Haynes. The 2009 Christmas Gala and Dessert Buffet, sponsored by Headley Funeral Chapel and held at the Augusta Historic Theatre last Saturday evening. The evening's program was hosted by James Gillespie and the entertainment featured local talent. Full Story »

  • Overpass work suspended until March

    The Augusta Daily Gazette – Wed Dec 9, 10:13 am ET  

    It’s never a good thing to disappoint your employer. But that is the situation Goedecke Engineering finds itself in after the repaving project for the overpass east of Osage Street on 7th Avenue was not completed this year. Full Story »

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