Articles from the February 24, 2021 edition
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Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University
Wichita State University has announced names of students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for fall 2020. To be included on the dean's honor roll a student must be enrolled full time and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale....
Fed's Powell: Recovery incomplete, high inflation unlikely
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underscored the U.S. economy's ongoing weakness Tuesday in remarks that suggested that the Fed sees no need to alter its ultra-low interest rate policies anytime soon. "The economic recovery r...
AP Exclusive: Black Lives Matter opens up about its finances
NEW YORK (AP) — The foundation widely seen as a steward of the Black Lives Matter movement says it took in just over $90 million last year, according to a financial snapshot shared exclusively with The Associated Press. The Black Lives Matter G...
Indian Country gripped by Haaland hearing for top US post
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — For Native Americans, Deb Haaland is more than an elected official on track to become the first Indigenous secretary of the Interior Department. She is a sister, an auntie and a fierce pueblo woman whose political stances h... Full story
Bid accepted in Alfalfa County for arena drag/groomer
The sunshine Monday morning was a welcome sight as it shined through the windows at the Alfalfa County commissioner's meeting. The meeting was short with Marvin Woodall, Jay Hague, and Mike Roach all present. As per usual, the three men took care of...
Vance AFB pilots to brief local pilots and citizens Feb. 27
Alva, Okla. – Two T-6A instructor pilots from the 71st Flying Training Wing Safety Office will be in Alva Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to noon. Major Adam Page and Capt. Matt Simpson will give local pilots and any interested citizens a briefing o...
HOWARD LEE KISLING
Howard Lee Kisling of Centennial, Colorado, died after a short illness February 8, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on December 5, 1930, to George and Elizabeth (Mott) Kisling on a farm near...
RICKE MERLIN SEAL
Memorial services for Ricke Seal will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Max Ridgway officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Marshall...
Board leaders of Texas' grid operator resign after outages
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Four board leaders of Texas' embattled power grid operator said Tuesday they will resign following outrage over more than 4 million customers losing power during a deadly winter freeze last week. All of the board directors s...
JAMES PHILO "JIM" BOOTH
James Philo "Jim" Booth, 74, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, Kansas, after a brief illness. Jim was born November 23, 1946, at Ashland, Kansas,...
Freedom birthdays
Happy Birthday To Feb. 25: Debbie Ferguson, Brianna Lumpkin, Rayah Fisher, Sue Burks Feb. 26: Jennifer Emmert, Kristina Gay, Brandon Leonard Feb. 27: Verlin Sample, Dallas Bourassa, Derric Bourassa, Camile Holt Feb. 28: Baeanna Moans, Brian Howland,...
Freedom anniversaries
Happy Anniversary To March 2: Mr. & Mrs. Russell Nickel March 5: Mr. & Mrs. Ty Harper March 10: Mr. & Mrs. Duane Gillenwaters March 19: Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gerloff (Note: Send corrections, additions to: [email protected] or call...
Freedom United Methodist Church news
On the first Sunday of Lent, Feb. 21, the order of services at the Freedom United Methodist Church was: Prelude – Janell Reutlinger We are on Facebook live at 11 a.m. Our Facebook page is Freedom United Methodist Church. Invocation by Pastor Todd Fin...
Freedom school calendar
Feb. 20-28: District Livestock Show at Woodward Fairgrounds Feb. 22: 2-8 p.m. Junior High Academic Meet at Cimarron March 3: 4-7 p.m. Parent Teacher Conference. PK-6th parents please call the school or contact your child’s teacher to schedule an a...
Tourism and ODOT partner to take Oklahomans fishing
What better way to "reel" in 2021 than by finding a great fishing spot? New Oklahoma Fishing Trail signs going up around the state will help make it even easier for anglers to find the state's top fis... Full story
Coronavirus positive test rate fall below 10% in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The positivity rate on Oklahomans' coronavirus tests has fallen below 10%, data from Johns Hopkins University showed Wednesday, although state health officials have noted testing slowed during the past week because of a winter s...
Reinternment plan of possible Tulsa massacre victims delayed
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A committee overseeing the search for mass graves related to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has delayed until next month a decision on how to reinter the remains of possible victims found last year. The state of Oklahoma requires a...
Oklahoma governor nominates 2 women for cabinet posts
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has nominated two women to serve in his cabinet. Stitt this week announced he selected former state Rep. Susan Winchester as his secretary of licensing and regulation and Jennifer Grigsby as his s...
Oklahoma man released early from prison accused in 3 deaths
CHICKASHA, Okla. (AP) — An Oklahoma man who had been released early from prison in January as part of a mass commutation effort is now accused of three killings, including the death of a neighbor whose heart he cut out, authorities said. A judge d...
Audit: Bogus unemployment claims may have cost Kansas $600M
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas may have paid $600 million worth of bogus claims for unemployment benefits last year, a legislative audit said Wednesday, more than double an estimate from the state Department of Labor. The report from the R...
Woman found shot to death inside car in Salina
SALINA, Kan. (AP) — Salina police are investigating the shooting death of a woman as a homicide. Officers responded Tuesday to a report of gunfire and someone screaming. They found Courtney Ann Hoffman, 36, dead inside a vehicle. Police detectives a...
Officials: Woman critically injured in Topeka fire has died
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A woman found critically injured in a fire that consumed an abandoned commercial building in Topeka has died from her injuries, fire officials said. Rashawn Brooks, 29, died Wednesday in a hospital where she was being treated, t...
5 officers, deputies cleared in 2019 killing of Wichita man
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Sedgwick County's top prosecutor has cleared five Wichita officers and county sheriff's deputies of wrongdoing in the fatal 2019 shooting of a Wichita man outside his home. Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett said T...