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Personal musings, thoughts, updates, and general tidbits from the life of The Vogts.

As Tornado Alley shifts, Kansans need to remain vigilant, remember past tragedies

May 2, 2025 toddvogts 0

Dorothy Gale might need to update her address. The Kansas farmgirl, and her little dog too, literally rose to fame by riding a cyclone to […]

Celebrate the centennial of iconic ‘Great Gatsby’ novel

April 4, 2025 toddvogts 0

Ladies, bob your hair, slip on a shapeless dress that shows plenty of shin, and top it off with a cloche. Gentleman, put on that […]

Mountain oysters, lamb fries tie towns to tradition via tasty treats

March 7, 2025 toddvogts 0

It was a fine Friday night in Canton on Feb. 28 at the American Legion Post 192. With the smell of fried meat wafting through […]

Elf on the Shelf needs better working conditions during Christmas season

December 6, 2024 toddvogts 0

December has arrived, bringing with it the excitement of the Christmas season. It also means the arrival of house guests. For my family, those guests […]

‘Wind of Change’ carries memories, intrigue

October 4, 2024 toddvogts 0

Hearing the haunting, whistled refrain instantly floods my mind with memories, highlighting the power of music and further cementing the iconic status of German rock […]

powered on toronto neon sign near water fountain

ISWNE conference showcases strong state of local news

July 8, 2024 toddvogts 0

My eyes widened staring down at the plate. It was heaped with French fries topped with cheese curds and slathered in brown gravy. After one […]

Vogts takes 3rd in KPA’s 2024 column writing contest

June 26, 2024 toddvogts 0

For the second year in a row, Todd Vogts brought home hardware in the “2024 Awards of Excellence” competition hosted by the Kansas Press Association.  […]

NFL players boast strong minds alongside powerful bodies

February 2, 2024 toddvogts 0

Whether tuning in for the commercials, the game, or just for an excuse to eat snacks, millions of Americans will watch Super Bowl 58 on […]

Bolster your brain, support society one letter at a time

January 5, 2024 toddvogts 0

What’s the name of that actor in that one movie? How do I spell that word? Who was the president during World War II? These […]

Enjoying lights, movies ushers in holiday happiness

December 1, 2023 toddvogts 0

I can always do without snow and the subsequent shoveling and slippery roads, but I do have a few essentials I need to feel like […]

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‘Greatest Show on Earth’ writes great comeback story

October 6, 2023 toddvogts 0

The show must go on. That’s why the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth” is back, but it looks different as it rewrites the stars. After […]

2 PERFORMERS, 1 NIGHT, 0 COST: Moundridge Arts Council hosting free Labor Day concert Sept. 2

August 28, 2023 toddvogts 0

MOUNDRDIGE, Kansas — With weather forecasts saying temperatures will be flirting with the century mark during the Labor Day holiday weekend, people will be looking […]

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About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an assistant professor of media in Kansas, and as a resource for his journalism students. It also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

Research Interests & Activities

Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He advises student media and teaches courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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