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On the Kansas plains, the year of 1867 began with Gen. Winfield Hancock’s military campaign against the tribes that had called the western plains home for generations. Hancock claimed he wanted to bring peace to the plains, but his show of force only brought the prospect of annihilation to the people of the plains. The Cheyenne, supported by the Arapaho and Sioux, fought back to bring a bloody summer of war to the plains.
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LINDSBORG — The Ellsworth girls’ tennis team placed first once again at the Smoky Valley Invitational Sept. 12, earning 60 points overall.
Read moreBelleville — The Ellsworth Bearcat football team played against the Republic County Buffaloes Sept. 13, winning 45-14.
Read moreKANOPOLIS — It’s not enough. This is the simple and direct message the Kanopolis City Council gave to property owner Dan Erdman about his efforts to make improvements at 129 N. Kansas Ave.
Read moreWILSON — At Monday’s meeting of the Wilson City Council, Susan Kriley, city clerk and co-chairman of the Wilson After Harvest Czech Festival Committee, along with Kate Schiermeyer, had some surprising news for the council.
Read moreRichard Clay Tilton, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on April 18, 1925, in Lincoln, Kan., Richard was a devout Christian, deeply committed to his faith throughout his life.
Read moreLaren D. Redetzke born Aug. 3, 1944, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Ellsworth Hospital. His parents, Arthur and Viola (Purma) Redetzke, preceded him in death.
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