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Highlights
Week of March 2
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Hope and hilarity Chuck Terrill
Afraid of the dark?
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| Birthdays & Anniversaries |
Celebrations
March 3 through 9
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| Columns |
From the library Terry Foster
Public libraries governed by statutes
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Hornet Connection Mike Bonner
District making plans for summer
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Out of the office Chris Strunk
Valley Rocks touching a nerve
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The View from Sunflower Gardens Marilyn Bentley
Recall what Kansas has for us
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| Commentary |
What's on your mind
Views from News readers
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| Deaths |
DWIGHT RICHARDSON
Dwight L. Richardson, 63, of Wichita, died, Feb. 20 2017.
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JASON STUBBY
Jason Andrew Stubby, 36, died, Feb. 23, 2017, in Newton.
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JUNE COX
June Marie Cox, 76, died, Feb. 27, 2017 at her home in Valley Center after a lengthy struggle with cancer.
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KEETON JEFFRIES
Keeton Isaac Jeffries, 20, died, Feb. 19, 2017.
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LEON WOOD
Leon Henery Wood, 72, was born near Willow Springs, Mo., to Earl Taylor and Opal Pearl (Burtchett) Wood. He worked for Cessna, Boeing and Piago as a sheet metalist, fabrication and riveter. He loved hunting, fishing, but most importantly family time and helping friends.
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MARY HANSON
Mary Hanson, 87, died in her home on Feb. 21, 2017, in Valley Center.
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RONALD PANIZZI
Ronald Lee Panizzi, 80, husband, father, grandfather, retired sales manager, Price Brothers Equipment, and retired USD 261 transportation support employee, died, Feb. 23, 2017.
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WALLACE COOK
Wallace “Wally" D. Cook, 90, died, Feb. 18, 2017.
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WINIFRED MARK
Winifred (Pocock) Mark, died, Feb. 26, 2017.
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| Editorials |
Future of fire dept. in balance
While the Tormey family deserves a pat on the back for its dedication to public service in Valley Center, the recent retirement of one of its family members shines a spotlight on what is becoming a glaring challenge for the city: Can the city's fire department in its current structure keep up with increasing demand as the city grows?
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| General |
Highlights
Week of March 2
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| Heard on Main Street |
Heard on Main Street
Week of March 2
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| Looking Back |
Looking Back
Week of March 2
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| Park City |
Accidental shooting leaves teen injured Taylor Messick
Police say they can't give out the juvenile victim's name, but the 15-year-old was reportedly injured after being “glanced" by a shot that was accidentally fired from a 12-gauge shotgun by an 18-year-old.
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Park City approves security system for new city hall Taylor Messick
On Feb. 28, th e Park City council approved technologies for the new city hall building by a 4-3 vote that will help the city function more effectively.
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Park City hires first full-time female cop Taylor Messick
Prideaux went to Wichita Northwest High before getting a criminal justice degree at Wichita State with a liberal arts minor. She said she knew at an early age that she wanted to become a police officer.
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| Police & Fire |
Blotter Buzz
Week of March 2
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Kechi police reports
Feb. 20 through 26
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Park City police reports
Feb. 17 through 21
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Valley Center police reports and fire calls
Feb. 21 through 16
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| School |
Big business Taylor Messick
Northeast student wins WSU's Barton Scholarship
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| School |
Defensive standout signs with Newman Chris Strunk
Jadyn Eddy, a senior, signed a letter of intent to play for Newman University next year.
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| School |
Highlights
Week of March 2
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| School |
Hornet to take size and physicality to next level Chris Strunk
Swett, who will graduate this May, signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Friends University.
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Hornets take intensity into sub-state Chris Strunk
Valley to play at Newton after losing to Maize South
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Hornets take third at state Jeremiah Strunk
Highest team finish for Valley since 2010
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| School |
School menus
March 6 through 10
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| School |
Valley girls roll into postseason Chris Strunk
Hornets 13-7 and earn a first-round home game
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| Sheriff |
Sheriff's reports
Feb. 19 through 25
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| Valley Center |
Autopsy contradicts witness testimony Taylor Messick
Hillards plead not guilty in Valley Center murder
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Carnival kids Taylor Messick
Sixth-graders put on mock carnival for kindergartners
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City may take over public library Chris Strunk
Council mulls making library a city department as city prepares for community center
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Local woman among mail theft defendants The News staff
A federal indictment announced this week by the U.S. Attorney's Office alleges a Valley Center woman was among 11 defendants accused of a widespread mail-stealing and check-cashing scheme dating back to 2012.
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One hurt when truck hits bus The News staff
Police said the bus was stopped at 93rd and Broadway when it was struck from behind by a pickup. One student complained of soreness and was seen by a doctor that night.
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Three vehicles stolen in five days Chris Strunk
One vehicle recovered
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Tree-planting event to honor veterans The News staff
A tree-planting ceremony will take place April 1 in Veterans Park to honor military veterans.
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Wichita man formally charged in rural Valley Center shooting Chris Strunk
Michael Lee Phillips was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery.
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