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Great Bend Police Department will soon be fully staffed
The Great Bend Police Department has come a long way since last summer in attempts to bulking up its staff. In June of 2017, it was reported that the Police Department was operating with 25 employees,...
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Listen to Tuesday’s Sports Day show (8/7)
The Who’s on First edition of Sports Day, or the Where in the World is Matt Penka version?! https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/TUESDAY-1.mp3
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Listen to Wednesday’s Sports Day show (8/8)
We have a guest! KVGB Baseball Insider Mike Warren gets the show back on track to talk about the NBC World Series and the future of the Jayhawk Baseball League....
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Listen to Thursday’s Sports Day show (8/9)
Mike Minton joins the show to talk Bombers Baseball and their upcoming tryouts. https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/THURSDAY.mp3
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Great Bend makes a small monetary gesture to the dragstrip
As part of the 2019 budget, the Great Bend City Council decided to allocate $2,000 for a maintenance fund for the dragstrip at the Great Bend Expo Complex. The City has never invested money into the...
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Local girls participate in All-State game in Kansas City
USSSA Softball had their Kansas/Missouri All-State Game in Kansas City August 4th. This event is compiled from 8 and Under girls from Kansas and Missouri that played in USSSA Softball tournaments...
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Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation welcomes Jon Skelton as Trustee
Jon Skelton Jon Skelton has joined the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation as a new Trustee. He is a welcomed addition to an already dedicated Trustee base. Jon was nominated by Trustees, Bill...
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Fake phone call from Great Bend Police reported
On Thursday, August 9 a Great Bend resident reported receiving a telephone call from an unknown person who identified themselves as an employee of the Great Bend Police Department. The caller then...
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Bitter Cucumbers
Rip Winkel written by: Rip Winkel – Horticulture Agent, Cottonwood Extension District One of the most satisfying summertime pleasures one can have is to plant, water and weed a vegetable garden. The...
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Creating a vibrant community in Barton County
Leadership Golden Belt adds new tables and umbrellas to Jack Kilby Square The 2018 Leadership Golden Belt class was tasked with creating a vibrant community around the Summer Street Stroll Farmers...
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“What Were You Wearing?” installation at Barton
This is one of the many outfits and powerful stories found in the “What were you wearing?” exhibit hangs on display. BUSINESS NEWS Story by Micah Oelze “What were you wearing?” is an art installation...
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Rozel man arrested for possession of explosives and drugs
Christopher Trimble Christopher Lee Trimble, 54 of Rozel, appeared in custody Wednesday afternoon before Pawnee County Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell. Judge Cowell advised the defendant that he faces a...
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Golden Belt Humane Society to participate in pet adoption drive Saturday
Golden Belt Humane Society announced it is participating in KSN’s fourth annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive on Saturday, August 18. On this day, Golden Belt Humane Society will offer waived...
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Sorting through transfer requests for USD 428
USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton says principals at all the public schools gathered this week to discuss potential transfers within the district. Parents or guardians can make requests for a...
View ArticleBarton Community College Planetarium announces fall 2018 schedule through...
BUSINESS NEWS Story by Micah Oelze The Barton Planetarium will host nine free evening programs this fall, Barton including an all-new line-up of movies never shown at the Barton Planetarium before. The...
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Meet the Panthers this Sunday
The Great Bend High School Panther Booster Club will be hosting the annual “Meet the Panthers” event Sunday, August 19. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jack Kilby Square, 1400 Main Street. Join...
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Big attractions coming to Hoisington for Labor Day Celebration
One of the biggest events in Barton County for the entire year is two weeks away. The 122nd Annual Labor Day Celebration is August 31 – September 3 in Hoisington. The four-day festival begins that...
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3 drug busts in 12 days for Barton County Sheriff’s Office
Bryanne Biggs Press release from the Barton County Sheriff’s Office… Over the course of the last 12 days the Barton County Sheriff’s Office has been involved in several controlled substances cases. We...
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Listen to Thursday’s Sports Day show (8/16)
Webby is riding solo but he brings in the other Webby as his guest. La Crosse football coach Jon Webster is on the show. https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/THURSDAY-1.mp3
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Listen to Friday’s Sports Day show (8/17)
Two weeks away from high school football. A regular on the show during the fall, Chet Kuplen from Sports In Kansas, jumps on the show to discuss the upcoming season....
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