Month: December 2019

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A foul-mouthed Kansas judge accused of bigotry and racism who cursed at courthouse employees so often that a trial clerk kept a “swear journal” documenting his obscene outbursts is facing complaints…

This week I attended a strings concert by local middle school and high school students. Initially, I figured all that was really necessary was to take a few representative photos of the evening’s affair and…

Prejudice is everywhere, and we have all experienced it in one way or another. We may have been discriminated against due to our religious beliefs, a handicap or our age. And, many of us have…

One major myth about prisons is that they are packed with nonviolent offenders whose only crime is marijuana possession. As I have written editorials about Kansas state prisons recently, this has been the top concern…

Allen County Regional Hospital has been recognized by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) and the Kansas Department of Health for achieving one of the highest reported rates in the state for its work to protect…

DISTRICT COURT Judge Daniel Creitz Civil cases filed: Kendra Smith vs. Brett Daniel, protection from abuse Tina R. Lipe vs. David B. Lipe, divorce State of Kansas ex rel DCF vs. April A. Dunlap, other…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Washburn University School of Law will be getting a new home. Washburn’s Board of Regents on Wednesday approved the plan for a $33 million building on the Topeka campus. WIBW reports…

The Iola High School choir entertained Allen County Area Retired School Personnel members at their meeting Wednesday in the Mary Ellen Stadler Room at Allen Community College. Providing accompaniment was Kathleen McCollam. Jane Martin, director…

Dear Carolyn: I recently had cancer surgery with a number of complications, including severe asthma. It is triggered by, among other things, the slightest exposure to fragrances. Months ago, my beloved partner of nine years…

Miss Chelsea?s Dance Academy will bring a musical interpretation of Charles Dickens?s classic holiday tale, ?Christmas Story,?   tonight at 7 o?clock at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $10 apiece, and can be…