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Barton County recognizes FFA week
Once again, the Barton County Commission meeting was filled with blue corduroy jackets. Great Bend High School FFA Member Audio http://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/rollie-2.mp3 A...
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Barton County revises Comprehensive Plan
A county’s Comprehensive Plan is their important document regarding growth, development, and change. The government policy helps guide public and private activities as they relate to land use. It is...
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Great Bend High School to induct Schartz and Cobb into Hall of Fame
Great Bend High School began the Hall of Fame eight years ago to recognize and honor students, teachers, and community members that have made an impact on the community or on a larger scale. Jack...
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USD 428 concerned with second alleged assault case on school bus
Message from USD 428 on February 22, 2016: USD 428 was contacted by media today concerning a report made in Saline County of a bus incident during the first week of February. The district is...
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Cop Shop (2/22)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office Service Log (2/22) Traffic Stop At 3:58 p.m. a traffic stop was executed for speed at 200 SW 100 Avenue. Warning issued.
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GBRC – Stop ‘N Learn: Landscaping 101
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop ‘N Learn session titled, “Landscaping 101” on Wednesday, February 24th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the Great Bend Activity Center (2715...
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Barton County Commissioners honored to have veterans cemetery within the county
The Golden Belt Veterans Memorial north of Great Bend has been a work in progress. In 2011, the Barton County Commission selected Chet Kale to design a monument to commemorate Barton County citizens...
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Listen to Monday’s Sports Day show (2/22)
A Royals’ spring training breakdown highlights the Monday show. http://tindeck.com/download/pro/kxcji/%5Btindeck.com%5D+-+eagleradio%2B-%2BSPORTS%2BDAY%2BSHOW%2B12%253A30PM.mp3
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Barton basketball times and venues set for Region VI Playoffs Thursday
The Barton Community College basketball programs will begin first round action of the Region VI playoffs this coming Thursday, February 25, as both teams will be taking on Coffeyville Community...
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Barton County Engineer’s office receives another upgrade
Barry McManaman, Barton County Engineer, was tasked with researching options related to carpet replacement in in the Engineering and Emergency Management Suite at the Courthouse. Given that the...
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Barton County prepared to spend up to $90,000 on road painting
Barton County Road and Bridge Director Dale Phillips told Barton County Commissioners Monday morning that his department has approximately 105-140 miles of County roads to be sanded, sealed, or...
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Steps taken to prevent future vandalism at Stone Lake
No one has been caught or arrested for vandalism near Stone Lake in Great Bend, but the Great Bend Police Department has taken action to prevent future damage. In mid-January it was reported that the...
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Visit Eagle Media Center at today’s Hoisington Career Fair
Looking for work? Eagle Media Center along with other employers are posted at the Hoisington Career Fair inside the Hoisington High School today. Eagle will be there until 2 p.m.
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Great Bend Regional Hospital remains a driving force for Great Bend economy
Dr. Randall Hildebrand checks up on a patient after a knee surgery at Great Bend Regional Hospital. The physician-owned hospital performs more than 3,700 surgeries each year, keeping more than 340...
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GBRC – Defensive Driving
The Great Bend Recreation Commission and Barton County Farm Bureau will be hosting a “Defensive Driving Course” on Tuesday, March 8 thru Wednesday, March 9, from 5:30-9:00 pm at the Great Bend Activity...
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Shannon Schartz humbled by GBHS Hall of Fame induction
Shannon Schartz coaching his daughter Brianna Schartz and Macy Moyers. Shannon Schartz was inducted into the National Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2012. Great Bend High School felt it was only...
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Albert couple welcomes healthy quadruplets
When finding out they were expecting quadruplets, Brandon and Megan Fyler said there was silence and then pure shock. Megan’s pregnancy has been followed closely by thousands via Facebook and the...
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Irv Gotsche continues serving St. Rose Health Center after 25 years
Most members of the volunteer team at St. Rose Health Center gather recently at an appreciation luncheon. When Irv Gotsche ran into a friend at what is now St. Rose Health Center, little did he know it...
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FREE ADMISSION for Barton’s playoff game tonight in Great Bend
FREE ADMISSION for tonight’s Barton game in Great Bend. The Barton Community College basketball programs will begin first round action of the Region VI playoffs this coming Thursday, February 25, as...
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Great Bend & Ellinwood drivers sent to hospital after suspected high-speed...
On Wednesday, February 24 just before 6 p.m. Barton County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported injury accident located in the 300 block of Northeast 10 Avenue just north of 30 Road. Upon arrival...
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