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September 2025
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Yes, there’s a way to make child abuse horrors less common in Kansas — but it’s not what you think
A child dies a gruesome death. The child was “known to the system.” In fact, the case file had more “red flags” than a Soviet May Day parade. That leaves everyone asking: “How could it have happened?”
Trump’s flag-burning order: Nothing new, just the same old contempt for freedom
by Thomas L. Knapp Camera One: “When you burn the American Flag, you’re not making a statement — you’re inciting chaos. It’s not ‘free speech,’… Login to continue reading Login…
Civil society is playing a vital role in defense of human rights
by Hannah Fields From online news reports to social media platforms, the rise of authoritarianism and the surge in catastrophic armed conflicts are being broadcast… Login to continue reading Login…
Cause of gas release in Fox Ridge still under investigation
A natural gas release near the new Fox Ridge housing development has been under investigation for more than a week as local and state officials seek the source of gas being released into the air.
Arboretum to host FloraKansas
Dyck Arboretum’s largest fundraiser, FloraKansas Native Plants Days, will open for fall on Sept. 4 with a members only sale and be open from Sept. 5-7 at 177 W Hickory St, Hesston.
Bethel gallery opens exhibit
It’s not a typo – the title of Jordan Buschur’s solo show in Bethel College’s Regier Art Gallery really is “Decororator.”
County passes final budget
While the Harvey County Commission was able to trim a little from the proposed budget, the board still approved a budget that contains additional staff for the Sheriff’s Office and a mill levy increase to make it happen.
Kansas Profile: A rural hospital turns to drone delivery
“History was made here today.”
In the garden: Time to plant garlic
Lots of lawn and garden projects and tasks are typically done in September. One of these is planting garlic. I have grown to love planting garlic probably because not only is it very tasty it is also very easy to grow. It may be one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Planting garlic (Allium sativum) in the fall allows the cloves to go through a chilling period which is important for bulb and flower growth. October is a good time to plant because the cloves can begin to develop roots and shoots before freezing weather arrives.