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  I’ve been writing recently about “shrinkflation” and “thinflation” robbing us consumers in sneaky ways. On old county extension agent friend from Oklahoma, Myris Snipedown,...

Contact: Marsha Boswell, [email protected] For audio version, visit kswheat.com. Like many wheat producers, Derek Sawyer, who farms near McPherson and serves as a Kansas Wheat Commissioner,...

Maturity takes its toll on a wannabe cowboy’s horseback riding enthusiasm and already limited abilities. Never a world class horseman, ample ambition and plenty of...

The mission for gold buckle Number 2 is complete for steer roper Cole Patterson. Patterson, who had a record-setting regular season earnings mark, took care...

This year’s 2023 deer firearms season opened bright and clear Wednesday beneath a beautiful full moon, and was as calm a morning as you...

As a typical prey species I want to return to the last place where I felt comfortable and safe but that was in my...

Have you ever had your wallet "lifted?" It's a funny word..."lifted". Did you know it became a synonym for stealing as a result of...

Folks, I’ve joined a new gang of old geezers here in Riley. I’ve dubbed it the Old Geezer Gang of Gossip, Gospel and Government....

  I recently mentioned how “shrinkflation” is just another hidden way that inflation is hurting us all. Companies are putting less product into the same...

  Decades ago when the Republicans had genuine leadership, the party celebrated its elder statesmen. After the Tafts and Teddy Roosevelt, Republican respect began to...