Explore historic Kansas landmarks

How many of you reading this column have heard people say, “Oh, Kansas is just a fly over state. Just flat with nothing to really see”?

Kansas Legislative Hotline

Information about the 2026 Kansas Legislature and legislative session is only an email, online chat or phone call away on the Legislative Hotline for Kansans, 1-800-432-3924.

Bonbrake’s gas bill increases sharply

25 Years Ago February 22 - 28, 2001Freddie Bonbrake brought in her gas bill from 1948, the year she married Benny Bonbrake. In November of that year, she paid the American Gas Company $1.17. Her January 2021 bill was $428.00.Cherokee will hold their 6th annual St.

Nasal cells first step in preventing common cold

The nose knowsYou may think of your nose as a pipeline for inhaling potential infections. Someone sneezes nearby and, with your next inhaled breath, those dastardly airbornea viruses invade your body and torment your sinuses.

When in need, call upon the Lord

The Beginning of KnowledgeThe whole city was in an uproar. Paul had done nothing more than preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. However, this new teaching was disturbing to many.

Chili supper to be held at St. Bridget’s

Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago February 15 - 21, 2001The annual Chili/ Soup/Spaghetti Red Supper of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church will be held Saturday, February 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Scammon Parish Hall. The meal also includes pie, coffee or tea.

Five ways to protect brain power

If you’re feeling fuzzy-brained, it may be from stress, an inflammatory diet, lack of physical activity (gotta get your blood and oxygen flowing smoothly to your brain) or chronic insomnia.

Changes in photographic processes

Genealogy CornerThere have been many different photographic processes throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Some photographic types were made of leather or oilcloth. Some used salted paper. Some were made of platinum plates.

How to honor America’s 250th birthday

KSU EmeritusAs 2026 is now well underway, it seems the year is almost flying by and yet there is so much to be done. I am speaking about honoring the 250th birthday of America.

Bone health important with aging

When I was in medical school, I learned that a shocking number of people would die or be admitted to a nursing home after a hip fracture.Even today, a hip fracture can be a devastating event for an older American. Up to 30 percent will die within the next year.