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Field Editor Kylene Scott reflects on thoughts of Bob Tallman and Evan Felker on how hard work, family and ranch life shape character. Read More

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Moran calls for permanent USCIS office in southwest Kansas

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran listens to concerns expressed by Dodge City community leaders. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)
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Recent ICE raid had unintended consequences too

Drones help inventory cattle at feedyard 

  • October 9, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott

Kansas Gov. Kelly joined UFCW Local 2 members for town hall following ICE operations in southwest Kansas 

  • October 8, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
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Be careful what you wish for when it comes to rain

  • October 7, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

Reports of ICE presence in southwest Kansas concerns agriculture, meatpacking industries 

  • October 2, 2026
  • By Kylene Scott
(At podium) Corey LInville speaks at a July 21 community frorum as (left) Shane Laws, Michael Burns, Nick Hernandez, and (not pictured) Gary Thomas listen. (Journal photo by Dave Bergmeier.)

Google considers Ford County for data center

  • August 17, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier
(At right) Retired publisher Duane Ross was remembered for being a strong leader and a gentleman. He is pictured with (left) retired publisher Tom Taylor and the late publisher Joe Berkely. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

Co-workers fondly remember retired HPJ publisher

  • August 13, 2026
  • By dave-bergmeier

Struxness slams Dodge win

  • August 4, 2026
  • By Ted Harbin

Teamwork pays off for ropers

  • August 2, 2026
  • By Ted Harbin
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