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Star of Hope Haiti Schools open with damage
ELLINWOOD - Star of Hope schools in Haiti report that they are welcoming children back into class even with damage to the buildings.
Who Wins, and Why
Looking for the dead-solid skinny on the upcoming presidential election? You've come to the right place. As a public service, we're going to tell you right here and now who wins this thing, and why.
Man for the Moment
Most of us have known for months how we will mark our ballots Tuesday, making the painfully long and obscenely expensive presidential campaign little more than a test of our patience. I'm voting for Barack Obama.
Big 12 Conference teams rolling up big numbers
High-scoring football is being played across the nation, and no teams are more prolific than those in the Big 12.
Chiefs’ Crennel steps down as defensive coordinator
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel relieved himself of duties as defensive coordinator on a day of massive changes that included the waiving of cornerback Stanford Routt and the signing of defensive tackle Shaun Smith.
No. 7 Jayhawks ease by Washburn
LAWRENCE - Ben McLemore had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 7 Kansas was tested by Division II power Washburn before easing to a 62-50 exhibition victory Monday night.
Barton’s season ends against No. 17 Hutch
WICHITA - After finishing off Garden City Community College in the NJCAA Region VI volleyball tournament's semifinal match, the Barton Lady Cougars challenged No. 17 Hutchinson in the championship.
Oregon passes Notre Dame in BCS standings
One down, one to go for Oregon.
Chapman, Lockett secure Big 12 weekly honors
MANHATTAN - Kansas State senior defensive back Allen Chapman and sophomore kick returner Tyler Lockett have been named the Big 12 Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for their performances in the Wildcats' 44-30 win over Oklahoma State, the conference office announced Monday.
Cars collide in Stafford County; 5 injured
Five people were taken to Pratt Regional Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 3, after two cars collided at 11:48 a.m. in Stafford County. Kansas Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred on SE 10 Ave. and SE 70 Road, or one mile east of U.S. 281.
Willis Stoskopf 1917 - 2012
HOISINGTON - Willis Stoskopf, 95, died Nov. 4 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 2, 1917 in Beaver, he was the son of Frank and Mary (Hull) Stoskopf. On July 10, 1938 he married Elizabeth McKinstry in Hagerman, N.M. A lifelong resident of Hoisington, he was a retired farmer. He enjoyed traveling, visiting with friends at the coffee shop and playing cards and bingo.
Barbara J. Bradford 1940 - 2012
ROZEL - Barbara J. Bradford, 72, died Nov. 3 at home. Born July 17, 1940 in Hutchinson, she was the daughter of Thomas Virgil and Violet Marie Waggoner Murphy. In 1958 she graduated from Hutchinson High School. On Jan. 4, 1964 she married Clarence LeRoy Bradford, in Hutchinson. She retired from Larned State Hospital as a Dietary Supervisor in 2003.
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Communities work to slow expansion of crude oil moved by rail
BY CURTIS TATE
Oil taxes tempt recession-scarred U.S. states as prices plummet
BY MARK NIQUETTE and
Troy Dean Davis 1972 - 2015
LARNED - Troy Dean Davis, 43, passed away Jan. 16, 2015, at his home in Larned. He was born Jan. 3, 1972, in Great Bend, the son of Jerrold Dale and Sheryl Lynn Suchy Davis. A lifetime area resident, he was a service technician at Harper Camper Land in Great Bend.
Short-handed Barton knocks off No. 12 Hutchinson
It has been a hectic nine days for the Barton Community College men's basketball team. Nine days that including five games, three suspensions, two ranked opponents and one rival. Oh, yeah, and four wins.
Cougars end tough stretch with loss to No. 2 Hutchinson
It has been a rugged five days for the Barton Community College women's basketball team. About as tough a 5-day stretch as any team in the nation will see this season. It came to a conclusion Wednesday night with a loss Hutchinson, 73-45 at the Barton Gym.
Lessons from Paris
After the tragic shooting at a provocative magazine in Paris last week, I pointed out that given the foreign policy positions of France we must consider blowback as a factor. Those who do not understand blowback made the ridiculous claim that I was excusing the attack or even blaming the victims. Not at all, as I abhor the initiation of force. The police blaming victims when they search for the motive of a criminal.
America is Becoming a Welfare State
As the controversy builds over anything and everything relating to Barack Obama, many Republicans have come to believe that their party will prosper as a result.
Keystone pipeline scores wins in US House, Nebraska court
BY SEAN COCKERHAM
Robert Frank James 1931-2015
HOISINGTON - Robert Frank James, 83, died Jan. 15, 2015 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend.
Kansas 150 1901-1925
