Kansas Legislative hotline

Information about the 2023 Kansas Legislature is only a phone call or chat away, the State Library of Kansas reminds residents. The toll-free number for the Legislative Hotline is 1-800-432-3924. Calls are answered by experienced reference and research librarians at the State Library.

Team of horses killed by lightning

25 Years Ago April 28 - May 4, 1999The Lady Titan softball team took two wins at Pittsburg, blanking the Purple Dragons 10-0 in five innings in the first bout and taking a 2-1 win in the second round. Tara Wary took the pitching win in both games.

God is working all things for our good

Read Romans I have only been in Columbus for about a year, and I have already seen how cancer has rocked this community. It reminds me of how I lost my grandfather on my mother’s side. I was only in third grade, and he passed from cancer.

Forgiveness not a passive act

No one is perfect. People make mistakes. However, no one wants to be defined by their errors. Two things are certain: the mistakes themselves and the need for relief from their attendant repercussions.There are countless ways to stumble, from the smallest of goof-ups to the most serious of crimes.

Vitamin D is interesting hormone workhorse

Vitamin D is an interesting vitamin since it’s actually a hormone. It’s mostly produced by exposure of your skin to sunlight - about 10 percent of your body’s active vitamin D comes from foods you eat.

Rely on reputible, trained doctors

As we approach the end of our 22nd season, I would like to thank our audience for trusting us to bring them health information that is current and accurate.

Changes in money through the years

As I have mentioned in previous columns, it is alway interesting how much we take for granted. So many of the things we take for granted today, at one time didn’t exist. Some have evolved over time.For instance, we all deal in money almost every day.

Environmental stress can cause bolting

Environmental stress such as temperature fluctuations can cause cole crops including cauliflower and broccoli to bolt. “Bolting” refers to premature flowering and negatively affects the taste.

Inquest held in Galena shooting death

25 Years Ago April 28 - May 4, 1999The Columbus Unified High School Future Farmers of America chapter has two teams which are state champions. Members of the first placed horse judging team are sophomore Ryan Harrington, juniors Robbie Carpino and Zack Robinson and senior Jerry York.

Weir students attend writer’s conference

25 Years Ago April 21 - 27, 1999Weir Elementary students who were chosen to represent Weir in the annual Young Authors Conference at Pittsburg State University were: First Grade – Nathan Barnes, Colton Boyer and Johnny LeBoeuf; Second Grade – Amanda Barnes, Hali Dawe and Alyssa Uber; Third Grade –...