Larned News

Dave Conklin and I settled into our seats for the evening finals on the fourth day of the Olympic Trials at historic Hayward Field.

Editor's note: This is an encore column originally published in June 2003. The other day as I drove toward Olpe, it occurred to me that here in eastern Kansas, we're a little short on vanishing points.

Jahman Hill wants to study political science in college, and he'd also like to play basketball at the college level.

"It went really well, I think. We had lots of people, coming and going. They were enjoying being outside, and the good music - great entertainment.

Ken and Delores Johnson of Hillsboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Johnson, to Jedidiah Fleske, son of Alfred and Elizabeth Fleske of Larned and Diana Fleske of Great Bend.

City to begin seal-coating several streets Printer-friendly version City to begin seal-coating several streets Beginning Wednesday various city streets in Hays will be seal coated.

Mary G. Kuhlmann waits for her candles to be lit during her 100th birthday party at the Emporia Senior Center Saturday, June 7. Mary G. Kuhlmann may be 100 but she isn't about to let that slow her down.

A 70-year-old woman is dead after an accident near Larned in Pawnee County on Friday.

Peggy Sampson had never experienced anything like this. Sampson has worked at the University of Kansas for six years as a coordinator for the University's Audio-Reader program.

For the second time in a year, a judge has taken Larned State Hospital officials to task for their treatment of an inmate who blew the whistle on filthy and dangerous conditions at the facility.

About 350 high school seniors-to-be from throughout Kansas are expected to attend the 66th annual American Legion Auxiliary Kansas Sunflower Girls State June 1-6 at the University of Kansas.

The tornado that hit northern Colorado this afternoon was estimated to be a half-mile wide or more, and large tornadoes are expected in Kansas later tonight.

“What is fascinating are these strings of sounds that we've assigned meaning and what they say about us as a community.”

You see, there was this cactus. And in her 7-year-old brain, Kate Giessel knew something bad was going to happen to that cactus. via The University of Kansas

“When our vehicles pulled up in front of the place where we were going to set the stone and we got out, we immediately knew who the other was”

Bill Ryan, member of the American Legion Riders and owner of Those Blasted Signs in Newton, thanks those who helped make the Greensburg memorial happen. via Newton Kansan

“The hardest part of looking back this past year has been knowing Grandpa wasn't there to offer support.”

These are the 10 names on the Greensburg memorial. Plans call for the name of an 11th victim, Max McColm, to be added. via The Wichita Eagle

“It's an opportunity to come out and visit many places, instead of having to travel.”

Doug Briggs, local veterans' employment representative at KANSAS Works, is pictured with the Kansas Department of Commerce/KANSAS Works van. via Great Bend Tribune - Great Bend, Kansas

The Wichita Board of Education has honored the following students in its third-quarter 99% Awards, which recognize students who have good school performance but are not receiving other recognition for their ... via Kansas.com

“Twelve years I lived away from here and what I missed - ' what I craved - ' was the lay of the land. A familiar corner, a particular hill, certain patches of trees. Somewhere along the line, my soul imprinted on topography.”

Originally published 01:12 p.m., April 22, 2008 Updated 01:12 p.m., April 22, 2008 Editor's note: This edition of Flyover People is an encore column that first was published in April 2004. via Emporia Gazette

“I told him I thought maybe we could kick the dents out of it and put some glass back in it in time so he could run it at the next race at Great Bend”

Lifelong buddies Gary Carlson, left, and Scott Sparke show off Sparke's rescued Maverick drag car, which fell victim to last year's devastating Greensburg tornado. via The Wichita Eagle

“We're just out of money, basically”

The Kansas Health Institute News Service sounded the alarm this week in reporting that the state hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie have had budget problems and operated recently at or over their licensed ... via More to Life