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Alfred Obiero felt trapped long before he was incarcerated. He said he was on the streets in Tulsa, Okla., working a dead-end entry-level job at a bus shop. He was denied entry into a welding program because he did not have a high school diploma and was feeling hopeless.

There are names from days of Territorial Kansas that every Kansan should know. They were our heroes. The men that fought to make Kansas a Free State. Among the dozens, perhaps hundreds that should be remembered, many who have graced the pages of The Way West. Three specifically come to mind.

How can one view promote unity? To the editor President Biden talks about unity, but his talk is hollow. He is a divider. I am a white male, conservative Republican who according to the democrats is a racist, white supremacist with white privilege akin to a Nazi and KKK.

When Lt. John Love departed St. Louis with 80 raw recruits in mid-May, 1847, it was as an experienced officer with many years on the fringes of the American frontier. He had been with Capt. P. St.

About a week ago, a dozen residents attended a meeting in the J.H. Robbins basement community room to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Ellsworth County as it moves into the future.

On the evening of the 17th day of June, 1848, Tandy Giddings, an old plainsman, rode forward and doffing his cap, said: “Lieutenant, you should double your guards tonight.” “Why so?” asked Lt. William B. Royall. “We haven’t seen a buffalo for two days, and that is a sign there are Indians around.

So, do you ever stop and think deeply about what you’re doing? What you might not be doing? Where you’re going? My kids are now leaving our home after being a daily part of our lives for the past 20ish years. I’ve had 20 years to get to know them, enjoy them, teach them and learn from them.

This is the first in a series of four stories about Ellsworth Correctional Facility inmates who have used a new state program to earn their high school diploma and certificates in welding.

Upon his death, April 1, 1891, Chester Thomas was eulogized for his efforts in the advancement of the state of Kansas. Thomas had very little formal education, but that did not stop him from being one of the most influential men in Kansas throughout his life.

This is in response to the Op-Ed, “Protect Title Nine from unfair competition.” First of all, trans lives matter and transgender people deserve to play sports.