This Day In History — The Death of Amy Winehouse

July 23 1829 William Burt patented a forerunner of the typewriter. 1885 Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, died at Mount…

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This Day In History — Wiley Post became the first person to fly solo around the world

July 22 1796 Cleveland, Ohio, was founded by Gen. Moses Cleaveland. 1933 Wiley Post became the first person to fly solo around the world. 1934…

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This Day In History — The U.S. Senate ratified the North Atlantic Treaty

July 21 1861 Confederate forces won victory at Bull Run in the first major battle of the Civil War. 1873 The first train robbery west…

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This Day In History — Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong was the first man to walk on the Moon

July 20 1810 Colombia declared independence from Spain. 1881 Fugitive Sioux Indian leader Sitting Bull surrendered to federal troops. 1951 King Abdullah I of Jordan…

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Know Your Candidates: Barnett and Hansen

BY JADEN MOUNT With less than three weeks away from the Kansas primaries, candidates for various positions are attempting to make their name and message…

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Local standout Kayla Vitztum signs with FHSU volleyball

By FHSU Sports Information Fort Hays State head volleyball coach Jessica Wood-Atkins has announced the signing of Kayla Vitztum for the 2018 season. The Hays…

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This Day In History — The Franco-Prussian War began

July 19 1848 The first women’s rights convention, called by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia C. Mott, was held in Seneca Falls, New York. 1870…

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Know Your Candidates: Chris Rorabaugh

BY JADEN MOUNT Unlike registered Republican voters in Ellis County who will select who represents their party in the upcoming 1st District Ellis County Commissioner…

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At FHSU, education comes through the virtues of hard work and hope

Returning from the summer meeting for presidents of state colleges and universities, I am renewed and reaffirmed in my faith in the mission and effectiveness…

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