News

‘Who’s behind the wheel’ is big question for SCHS in state title defense

Having swept state titles in solar and standard classes in each of the past five years, the Scott Community High School ElectroRally racing team has been nearly untouchable.

$1B in green energy investments coming to SC

A trifecta of green energy development that includes wind, solar and hydrogen could be a huge economic boost for Scott County over the next decade.

The City of Scott City’s decision to opt into the state’s Clean Drinking Water Fee could save the city upwards of $100,000 for construction of a new water tower and other related water system upgra

Paul Buskirk

One would have to think that any Democrat who seeks to represent the Big First District in Kansas would have to be somewhat delusional.

balancing act

When it comes to knowing the fate of the Ogallala Aquifer and what it will take for that vital water resource to continue supporting Western Kansas agriculture, there’s no guesswork.

Sports

SC bats are ‘rockin’ in sweep at Ulysses

It’s not as though the Scott City softball team wasn’t hitting the ball well entering their league game at Ulysses, but the Lady Tigers provided an opportunity to build stats and confidence in a pa

Tarango, Armendariz in 800m dual at Relays

As Ivan Armendariz was coming off the track after the 800m run on Wednesday, giving high-fives to coaches and teammates, one might have thought the SCHS senior had just won the 800m.

Different lineup, another team title for SC at P-burg

The Scott City tennis team showed they have quality depth on their roster when they traveled to the Phillipsburg Invitational.

Lady Beavers hold on for Colby sweep

It can be easy for the Scott City girls to relax on defense when ace pitcher Cheyenne Cramer is on the mound.

SCHS wins 4x400 showdown, team title at Pratt Invite

The final event of the day at the Pratt Invitational may have been one of the more anticipated.

Columns & Opinions

It’s only opposed by those who fear the outcome

another view

In 2004, I was a single mom raising three daughters on my own. I worked three jobs, including an overnight shift as a translator at our local hospital, to make ends meet.

GOP’s ‘gateway’ to bad policy

Math has never been our strong suit.

Right or wrong, at least have the courage to vote

Quit expecting life to be fair

Life isn’t fair.

Who didn’t hear that plenty of times while growing up, or lean on that response numerous times as a parent?

Lifestyle

Foster teens to choose, form legal mentor relationship with trused adults

If Kansas bans genderaffirming care for minors, Kansas City families with transgender children will be hundreds of miles from a doctor who could help them.

The EPA has announced the first federal limits on PFAS in drinking water. Only two Midwestern states currently have limits on levels acceptable in drinking water.

Researchers looking for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults say they’ve found an interesting lead: a connection to accelerated biological aging.

TOPEKA - In two weeks, senators will decide whether to give Medicaid expansion a full floor debate or block discussion of health insurance coverage for low-income Kansans for another year.

Obituaries

Robert E. Cranmer, 88, Manhattan, died on Dec. 20, 2023.

He was born on Dec. 1 1935, to Warren and Estella (Turley) Cranmer in Modoc.

Eric Hedges

Eric (Sam) Hedges, 85, died in Topeka at the Aldersgate Village, on April 6, 2024.

He was born in Offerle to Benjamin and Hazel (Schenck) Hedges on May 10, 1938.

Brandon Dean Farr, 45, died Dec. 3, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. He was born Nov. 20, 1978, in Leoti.

Shana Carman

Shana Nicole Carman, 50, Colby, died March 30, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby.

She was born on August 28, 1973, to Larry and Carol (McElderry) Westerman.

Carla Curtis

Carla Jean Curtis, 66, Liberal, died March 24, 2024, at Southwest Medical Center.

She was born on Dec. 16, 1957, to Howard and Dorothy (Sarchet) King at Scott City.

The Scott County Record

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