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Peaceful protesters line the block at Patton Park along US83 Highway in Scott City showing their support for immigrants last Thursday evening. ( Record Photo)

200 protest presence of ICE in Scott City

SCHS sophomore Phebe Trout in cross-country action earlier this season. (Record Photo)

Tough conditions don’t prevent PRs at Rim Rock

Under ideal conditions, Rim Rock Farm is one of the toughest courses that cross-country runners will see during the season.

Scott City Middle School fifth graders Hartley Berry (left) and Ashley Myers share a laugh as they perform as part of Thad Beach’s bucket band last Friday morning. Beach conducted a weeklong musical residency at SCMS, sponsored by the Scott County Arts

it’s all in good fun

Scott City junior Hannah Winter competes in the Hugoton Invitational last Saturday. (Record Photo)

With health issues behind her, Winter leads Lady Beavers x-country

For the past two seasons, Hanna Winter has endured health issues which prevented the Scott Community High School distance runner from competing at a high level.

With coaches and teammates cheering on from the sideline, SCHS senior linebacker Easton Eisenhour returns an interception for a touchdown during Friday’s win over Russell. (Record Photo)

SC forces 6 turnovers to break Broncos

Russell found early success in their passing game which led to a touchdown on their opening drive against the Beavers last Friday evening.

Adam York (right), CEO of Kansas Sorghum, and Andy Hineman, a Lane County producer and president of the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission, address those attending the recent Sorghum Connections field day in Lane County. (Record Photo)

Sorghum producers see more opportunity for foreign markets

Given the uncertainty of traditional sorghum export markets because of trade wars and on-again, off-again tariffs, the Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission is aggressively pursuing new market opportunities.

News

Local mental health professionals coping with social media impact

Social media use and excessive screen time have captured the attention of lawmakers and educators with regards to the impact on youth, but are being impacted just as significantly which is a concer

Beaver Band Festival is Wed.

Scott Community High School will be hosting its third annual Beaver Band Festival on Wed., Oct. 7, at Darner Field.

this is what democracy looks like

When offered the chance to lend his voice to the anti-ICE protesters, Jordan Barron Rodriguez didn’t hesitate.

it’s all in good fun

City weighs changes to subdivision regulations

If Scott City is to share in the cost of infrastructure for housing developments, certain guidelines will need to be met by developers, based on preliminary discussion by the city council.

Sports

Scott City junior Adan Tarango stiffarms a Ulysses defender during a kickoff return last Friday. (Record Photo)

Time to return to basics after lopsided GWAC loss at Ulysses

After a lopsided loss in which the SCHS football team showed little life on offense and even less on defense, the question is: What’s next?

SCHS libero Eva Armendariz makes a pass during Tuesday’s dual against Dodge City High School. (Record Photo)

Spikers unable to overcome slow start against DC

Blame it on mid-season doldrums, but the SCHS spikers got off to a lackluster start and were unable to recover in a home dual against Dodge City on Tuesday.

Tough conditions don’t prevent PRs at Rim Rock

Under ideal conditions, Rim Rock Farm is one of the toughest courses that cross-country runners will see during the season.

With health issues behind her, Winter leads Lady Beavers x-country

For the past two seasons, Hanna Winter has endured health issues which prevented the Scott Community High School distance runner from competing at a high level.

SC spikers rally past Colby in home dual

It was a scenario that SCHS head coach Shelby Feely had seen all too often this season.

Columns & Opinions

We saw courage in our hometown

It’s easy to dismiss racism, bigotry or hatred and the harm they cause when we carry with us the perception that it doesn’t concern us.

By Rod Haxton, Editor

Corruption is finally a top issue

another view

By Joe Conason

For sale:

League of Women Voters need to be thinking bigger

And that’s the way it should be

If Walter Cronkite were alive today and anchoring CBS News, he would be labeled a traitor.

By Rod Haxton, Editor

Desperation: AI tech giants play on the fears of dying communities

AI tech giants play on the fears of dying communities

Everything has its price, or so we’ve often been told.

Lifestyle

Be informed when you are given a new prescription

When your doctor prescribes a new medication, it’s easy to just nod and head to the pharmacy.

By Jill Kruse, Do

healthier eating is a lifestyle choice

MANHATTAN - The growing popularity of a plan that encourages people to eat more healthy foods and less added sugars is not really about getting rid of specific foods in the diet completely, says a

Kansans turning to loan closets for expensive medical equipment

Doug Griswold volunteers to refurbish power chairs at the Wichita Medical Loan Closet. The organization provides a wide range of donated items for little or no cost to the public.

By Roger Nomer Kansas News Service

What is Kansas doing as scooter injuries spike?

Ten-year-old Duke Ommert died after an electric scooter crash in Leawood last year when a car struck him as he crossed the street mid-block.

By Grace Hills Kansas News Service

There are a few ways to reduce pesticide residue on fruits and veggies. At the very least, scientists say, don’t skip the step of rinsing them.

Take steps to limit pesticides on your fruits, vegetables

Hundreds of pesticides are legal, but that doesn’t mean that their impacts on health are fully understood. Cleaning produce before eating it reduces your exposure.

By Celia Llopis-jepsen Harvest Public Media