CUHS FCA class makes trauma dolls

25 Years Ago February 1 - 7, 2000Students from the Family and Consumer Science I class at Columbus Unified High School completed two projects involving the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin, Missouri.

Good sleep-wake cycle aids overall health

Keeping your body clock set to the right time as you age“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man [or woman] healthy, wealthy and wise,” is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. And a new study confirms that sentiment.

Several things can cause insomnia

Difficulty sleeping is a common concern we hear about in primary care. Many of us will have trouble sleeping on occasion, but when that is a persistent pattern causing distress or functional impairment, we call it insomnia.

Tips to stay healthy in retirement

February is here already and our new 2026 year is already one twelfth gone into the history books. Where did it go? What about those New Year’s resolutions so many people made? If like most years, many of them have already fallen by the wayside.

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.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Math pays off for Highland students

25 Years Ago February 1 - 7, 2000Knowing math pays off. Students at Highland School celebrated the 100th day of school in a unique way.

Support group helps those dealing with grief

From the Pastor’s PenNo matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

Violence can be overcome by following God

The Beginning of KnowledgeSome would say that it is inevitable. Others might say that it is a part of the human psyche. Still many more claim that it is genetic. Certainly violence, that is, aggressive physical actions between individuals, can be the most negative type of behavior.