Ford County News

Potential revenues a casino would generate for the state will be a factor as the Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board decides which companies will receive management contracts for four state-owned casinos.

But most of the handful of posts will be decided at the primary in August. McPherson County Attorney Ty Kaufman hasn't faced an opponent since he was elected in 1985.

Alliance Defense Fund attorneys want the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission to delay its decision on the selection of a casino Sumner County, but the commission doesn't plan to wait.

The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission plans to ask for more time to complete background checks the companies that are selected to manage the four state-owned and -operated casinos, its executive director said ...

On July 3, 2008 the Dodge City Police Department responded to 710 Ave. B in reference to the death of a 3-month-old baby.

Kathleen Sebelius says the state needs to improve its coordination of education programs from preschool through graduate school.

The Lucas Arts & Humanities Council and the Flint Hills Tourism Coalition have been awarded a combined $72,151 in attraction development grants by the Kansas Department of Commerce, to promote tourism.

Kansas Wheat Report: Day Seven of Wheat Harvest and "Farmers are Happy with Yields" Date Posted: Jun.

Renee Kortz has made candles for herself for years now. She got started in the craft after her stepmother bought equipment and supplies to make candles and then decided she didn't want to pursue the hobby.

Ford County Kids Count Inc. has received a $10,704 grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to help fund its Parenting Education Program, which provides classes to parents using the "Love and Logic" parenting ...

Jorge J. Gonzalez, Jr., is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm after a felony conviction, one count of attempting to collect a loan by threat of violence, and one count of using a firearm ...

Developers' proposals will now move on to second round of the competition. By Chris Green - Harris News Service - cgreen@dailynews.net TOPEKA - Two developers cleared an initial hurdle Tuesday in their battle ...

A former Dodge City teacher has been sentenced to a "hard 25" life sentence for taking indecent liberties with an 8-year-old girl.

A former police officer convicted of murder has been sentenced to a "hard 20" in the death of his former girlfriend.

Las Vegas eyes watched Kansas carefully on March 29, 2007, as the high-stakes Statehouse debate over allowing casinos went into the night.

Do you want a resort casino with a Toby Keith signature restaurant or a casino with a Hollywood memorabilia museum? What about a water park or a golf course with your casino? From left, Robert Wunsch and Joni ...

The public can dial in at no cost and listen to Kansas Lottery Commission hearings on developers’ proposals today and Tuesday for casinos in Sumner, Wyandotte and Ford counties.The commission is hearing ...

“I would have been one of those displaced children, probably”

Ninety-one years young, Beryl still talks proudly of the little guy with asthma who used to shoot baskets in the goal above the garage. via The Oklahoman

More than 40 University of Kansas faculty and staff will explore central and south-central Kansas on Thursday, May 22, stopping along the way to learn more about wind power, military history, old-time flour ... via The University of Kansas

The fire chief in Ford County blames a downed powerline for a five acre feedlot blaze. via KBSL 10