Kiowa News

While the family of one FFA member critically injured in Indianapolis prays for his recovery, the family of another is preparing for a funeral.

She passed away on Sunday at Riley Hospital for Children. Officials say she had a pre-existing heart condition which contributed to her death.

A Kansas teen has died after being diagnosed with H1N1. The girl was a freshman at South Barber High School in Kiowa.

The Dumas Economic Development Corp. announced Tuesday that a paint contractor that focuses on industrial jobs, including wind turbine towers, will open an office in Dumas.

2. Les Coggins of Kiowa, Kansas and Harley Coggins of Rancher's Pass, Tx. 3. Dennis Karle and Marlin Nelson of Nipawin.

Barber County voters passed a bond issue to build two new hospitals. The new hospitals would replace the 25-bed facility in Medicine Lodge and another facility in Kiowa, neither of which are compliant to government guidelines according to hospital leaders.

This is a weekly series on day trips and weekend getaways within easy driving distance of Wichita.

The start of the Kansas wheat harvest may be just days away, with government statisticians estimating that about 2 percent of the crop may be ripe for harvest.

The start of the Kansas wheat harvest may be just days away. The combines usually roll first across wheat fields around Kiowa in Barber County in the southern part of the state.

In its 31st year, the Oklahoma FreeWheel bicycle tour looks to once again offer an inspiring view of the state to those who wish to make the journey.