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Relax, Chiefs' fans. It's not time to panic...yet

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The 2025 season has not started the way that the Kansas City Chiefs and their fans expected, as the Chiefs are sitting 0-2 just two weeks into the season. History has shown that teams that start a season 0-2 are long shots for making the playoffs.
Travis Mounts | Managing Editor

Try springing change on a few thousand festival goers

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From the Editor’s Files Oh, there was a lot of grumbling going on as the lead-up to the annual Walnut Valley Festival began this past weekend. On Saturday, festival organizers in Winfield began the official lineup process for the bluegrass festival that is held the third weekend of September every year.
Try springing change on a few thousand festival goers

How to prevent falls at home

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Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months. Are there any tips or precautions you recommend that I can implement to help prevent this? Concerned Son Dear Concerned, This is a common concern for millions of elderly seniors and their families.
How to prevent falls at home

Mulch rings promote healthy trees

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Homeowners who are looking for ways to promote healthy, growing trees in their yard are well-advised to remember this axiom: A ring is a tree’s best friend. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said a mulch ring is a circular border surrounding the base of a tree.

Is Social Security still taxable?

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Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? About to Retire Dear About, No, the new law, better known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ did not eliminate Social Security taxes.
Is Social Security still taxable?

In this business, you can't go anywhere

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Working in the media, at least on the public facing side of things, means that quite a few people know you or at least recognize you. It's mostly a good thing, and if you want to do this job well, it is a necessity.
Unsuspecting newspaper editor Travis Mounts attempts to eat a meal in peace last week at a Wichita restaurant. Contributed photo
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