Welcome to my interview series, THE SUNFLOWER SEVEN, highlighting Kansans who have made exceptional strides in their chosen vocations and avocations. Since there are so many talented Kansans and there is so little time, I am limiting our talks to SEVEN QUESTIONS.
This year nearly 250,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 130,000 will die from it. In SD, 660 people will be diagnosed and over 400 will die from the disease.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old male in good health who was told this week that my eyes have shown the beginning of glaucoma. There is no change in my 20/20 vision yet. In 2014, I had cataract surgery in both eyes. Is there any evidence that AREDS 2 vitamins (special eye vitamins) will do anything to moderate the effects of glaucoma? -- R.C.
Dear Readers: Often, readers reply to dilemmas posed in my column in ways that are helpful, useful, and inspiring. Today’s column is devoted to some of these replies. As always, I’m grateful for readers who share their own stories.
The Ottawa Police Department arrested and/or cited the following individuals from Nov. 19-27.
The Wellsville Police Department reported the following calls for service from Nov. 18-27.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Nov. 29-30.
TOPEKA – Kirk Thompson, Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the premier statewide criminal investigative agency, has announced his upcoming retirement, effective Jan. 10, 2023.
Ottawa Police Department reported the following calls for service from Nov. 21-30.
Congratulations to Dick Crooks – and his dog, Peach, who travels everywhere with him – for being this week’s, Unsung Hero. Mr. Crooks was nominated by Jennifer and Brian Trussell after he helped them out with their large home renovation project. Mr. Crooks, they said, went above and beyond and even came over on a Sunday afternoon.