2026 News Archive
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Extension expertise
By: Chuck Voelker I am a proud member of our local extension district’s governing board. One of our responsibilities is the annual performance evaluations for… Login to continue reading...
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Don’t be a ding-dong this Halloween
Ding-dong!Ding-dong!When I got “too old” to trick-or-treat, my parents assigned me the job of answering the door for trick-or-treaters.Every couple of minutes, I had to…
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Backpack Buddies celebrating 20 years
Leavenworth Backpack Buddies will provide a bag of food to pre-K through third grade and Head Start children each school weekend. Submitted Submitted to the…
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LETTER TO THE EDITORCounty deserves trusted leader
To the editor:House District 41 deserves a representative we can trust. That’s why I can’t support Ann Reinhart.My reason isn’t party or policy. Last month…
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Midco Prairie is opening in downtown Lawrence; here’s how to be a good steward
The Midco Prairie in downtown Lawrence bloomed with people during a celebration before the space opens to the public Thursday.
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Douglas County commissioners weigh expanding dates that fireworks are allowed
Douglas County commissioners might be interested in expanding the dates that fireworks can be sold and lit in the county to ensure a weekend day is included, they largely
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Scott City Coach’s Show October 21, 2026
Scott City, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–Wednesday another edition of the Scott City Coach’s Show, live from Scott City Ace Hardware. Players and coaches from the fall sports made their way on to...
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Danan Hughes weekly visit October 21, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-0 on the season following their win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Kansas City will hit a big stretch of the season, starting Sunday night, as they visit Seattle....
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Use native plants to create, alter ‘sun prints’ at these workshops in Douglas County
The community is invited to use native plant species found around Douglas County to create cyanotypes that break the mold of the traditional blue-and-white sun pr
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