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Charley Colton tries to keep up with daughter Ashleigh as he adjusts her princess hairband that was slipping off during the bike parade. (Johnson Publications photo)

Smokin’ starts early. Jay Mears, foreground, and Gabriel Castillo, both of Benkelman, check the pork ribs and pulled pork Saturday morning, as the open grill sends up the aroma drawing people to Smokin’ on Broadway. Mears and Castillo were part of the EZ Does It team, one of a dozen competitors in the BBQ competition. (Johnson Publications photo)

At the petting zoo, Bristol Patterson gives a goat a hug. (Johnson Publications photo)

Weather doesn’t dampen Smokin’ fun

Rain has been a constant this month in and around Imperial.
And, more of it fell Saturday during the fourth annual Smokin’ on Broadway.

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Multiple dogs go missing in Chase County

On June 1, Liz Mollendor and two of her children went to see Carissa Hill’s new baby goat.

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Debate continues on jail contract; dispatch service fee still unsettled

A jail contract between Chase County and the city of Imperial gained some ground toward acceptance by both entities, but one aspect remains unsettled—charging the city for dispatch service.

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Enders Lake up four feet from last year

Everything is going pretty smooth at Enders Lake Recreation Area this year, according to Beau Licking, superintendant at both the Enders and Rock Creek Recreation Areas.

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The Imperial Lions presented members of the CCS marching band with a trophy designating them a “Smokin’ Hot” band after they led the bike parade Saturday morning. Band members taking part included, from left, Heather Stumpff, Braxton Maris, Krystal Smith, Andrew Wiest, Eric Gonzalez, Luis Co, Conner Tyerman, Malachi Christensen and Tristen Stumpff. Lions Club members helping with the parade were, back from left, Dennis Batterman, Bruce Curtis and Sheryl Curtis. (Johnson Publications photo)