Friday, January 2, 2026

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Cooperative Grocery Store Helps Keep Cowtown County Seat Of Nebraska’s Least Populated County Alive

By Frank J. Buchman It’s a long ways from anywhere to this cowtown. Most people take for granted they can just jump in the car and...

ISIS destruction of artifacts linked to group’s end-of-times beliefs, KU expert says

LAWRENCE — Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, posted an online video Thursday of its militants ransacking Mosul's central museum and destroying...

Trapping seasons to close, running season opens

Beavers and otters may be trapped through March 31 PRATT – The 2014 trapping season is coming to a close, and just as one season...

Researchers explore whether athletic organizations should hire fans

LAWRENCE — While most employees might experience a dip in workplace morale from time to time, what happens when someone works for a sporting...

KDWPT looking for volunteer angling education instructors

Anglers interested in teaching fishing techniques can become certified instructors during one-day class PRATT – What better way to enjoy your passion than to share...

Royer Film Festival at the Eisenhower Presidential Library

ABILENE, Kan. -  The 24th annual Paul H. Royer Film Festival is set for March 5, 12, and 19 at the Eisenhower Presidential Library,...

Visit these trout fishing hot spots

Kansas offers trout fishing at more than 30 public fishing lakes PRATT – Winter weather may not be synonymous with fishing for most people, but...

Wal-Mart, T.J. Maxx wage increases likely won’t end minimum wage debate, professor says

LAWRENCE —The voluntary moves recently by major retailers to increase their minimum wages for workers will heighten and not settle a debate about increasing...