We need everyone's help to keep our children and young adults safe. Research makes it clear that the 'I drank when I was a kid and I'm okay' argument isn't good enough anymore. Underage drinkers, those who host underage drinking parties, and those who distribute alcohol to minors need to know they are being watched and reported.

In 2005, 63 percent of Kansas students in grades eight through 12 reported having consumed alcohol in their lives. That's an eye-opening statistic that illustrates how pervasive underage drinking is throughout our state. The tip line is a way for every Kansas resident to help combat this threat, which for too long has been kept out of sight.

Driving impaired or riding with someone who is impaired is simply not worth the risk. The financial and emotional costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired are significant.

We support the efforts of the law enforcement community to keep our teenagers safe and to make prom memorable for all the right reasons.

We're getting more and more local law enforcement involved in our mobilizations.

St. Patrick's Day has become a big night out for many Americans - particularly among young adults. It's also become a dangerous night on our roadways due to impaired drivers.

We need everyone's help to keep our children and young adults safe. Underage drinkers, those who host underage drinking parties, and those who distribute alcohol to minors need to know they are being watched and reported.

They look forward to prom night with anticipation, and those of us who are a little older remember the event with nostalgia. Regrettably, prom night is synonymous with drinking for some people, and we urge kids attending proms to keep their night special and avoid a potential nightmare.