August 11 1909 Arapahoe became the first American ship to use the S.O.S. distress signal. 1934 The first inmates arrived at the federal prison on…
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VIDEO: The Penalty Box Summer F3– Episode 3
Catch Boomer and Ryan Sabata as they delve into all things sports talk, give their takes and down shots of Tabasco-infused vinegar. You don’t want…
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This Day In History — FDR diagnosed with polio
August 10 1821 Missouri became the 24th state in the United States. 1846 The Smithsonian Institution was established in Washington, D.C., from funds left by…
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This Day In History — Jesse Owens wins four gold medals
August 09 1854 Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, recounting his experiment in solitary life on the shores of Massachusetts’ Walden Pond, was published. 1936 Jesse Owens…
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Kobach Narrowly Wins GOP Nomination in Unofficial Results
BY JADEN MOUNT As the race for the Democratic Primary proved to be an absolute landslide for Senator Laura Kelly, the Republican race was a…
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Schlyer Overwhelms McClelland in Republican Primary
BY JADEN MOUNT In an unquestionable upset, former Ellis County Health Administrator Robert “Butch” Schlyer defeated current Ellis County First District Commissioner Marcy McClelland in…
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This Day In History — President Nixon Announces Resignation
August 08 1588 English forces attacked the Spanish Armada, permanently crippling Spain’s “invincible” fleet. 1786 Dr. Michael-Gabriel Paccard and Jacques Balmat became the first to…
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August 07 1789 Congress established the U.S. War Department. 1947 The wooden raft Kon-Tiki, which carried Thor Heyerdahl and five companions more than 4,000 miles,…
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This Day In History — Jamaica gains independence from the Britain Commonwealth
August 06 1806 The Holy Roman Empire ended with the abdication of Emperor Francis II. 1825 Bolivia declared its independence from Peru. 1926 Gertrude Ederle…
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This Day In History — Statue of Liberty cornerstone is laid
August 05 1861 For the first time, the U.S. government levied an income tax. 1884 The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid on…
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