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Barton County Sheriff’s Office hosting Kids Camp Oct. 13
The Barton County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that the Sheriff’s Office Reserves will be hosting “Kids Camp” on October 13, 2018. The event is open to kids in Barton County from age 8 to...
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KSU standout Terence Newman retires, to coach
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The competitiveness of the NFL leaves little room for sentiment, not even for the most accomplished, respected or trusted players. Brian...
View ArticleMerrifield’s 2-run shot gives Royals win over O’s
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Whit Merrifield hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a back-and-forth 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night....
View ArticleFourcade leads Nicholls to overtime win over Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — When Nicholls’ Damion Jeanpiere’s muffed punt attempt led to Kansas taking the lead late in the fourth quarter Saturday night, it seemed as though the Colonels’ resilient upset...
View ArticleKansas State scores 2 late TDs, edges South Dakota
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Isaiah Zuber ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to help Kansas State beat South Dakota 27-24 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. After struggling to gain...
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Superintendent confident in finance situation for Great Bend schools
Kansas lawmakers passed a plan to phase in an additional $522 million over the next five years to school funding. The effects are already showing up in actions taken by local school boards across the...
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Work underway to redesign Great Bend disc golf course
The Great Bend Recreation Commission and City of Great Bend have moved forward with the redesign and upgrade to the disc golf course at Veterans Memorial Park. In June it was announced the plan to use...
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Hoisington Street Dance moves inside
The 122nd Hoisington Labor Day Celebration street dance for tonight has been moved inside to the City Building.
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Krispy Kreme fundraiser benefits children at Sunflower Diversified Services
Anyone who orders Krispy Kreme donuts during the current Sunflower Diversified Services fundraiser will be supporting young children who need a helping hand. All proceeds will go directly to the...
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Poker run participants raise funds for new Sunflower Diversified project
Kent Yetschke, Great Bend, prepares to putt for a playing card at theHandleBar & Grill, Great Bend, during the recent Sunflower Diversified Services Ridefor Independence. He won the grand prize for...
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Listen to Tuesday’s Sports Day show (9/4)
The first week of high school football is in the books. Jim Misunas from the Great Bend Tribune helps us recap the weekend. https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/TUESDAY.mp3
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High participation for Lincoln’s “Walking Club”
Lincoln School students take the first lap on their morning walk. At summer school this year, the staff at Lincoln Elementary School in Great Bend was noticing many students coming to school either...
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FAA officially approves grant to help replace Great Bend’s runway
Runway to be reconstructed at Great Bend Municipal Airport. The blue line marks the FAA approved portion and the yellow line marks the state requested portion for financial help. When an estimated...
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Life is rarely a straight line
Randy Clinkscales BUSINESS NEWS written by: Randy Clinkscales of Clinkscales Elder Law Practice I am getting to the age that sometimes I look back on my life at the all the twists and turns. I know...
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SRCA Dragstrip pleading with Great Bend to establish maintenance fund
The SRCA Dragstrip was recently notified that because of rain in Earlville, Iowa, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) was looking to move a 2018 Lucas Oil Regional race to Great Bend. SRCA Board of...
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Split council approves increased paid holidays and vacation days for city...
The City of Great Bend dropped over $31,000 to have a firm from Kansas City conduct a compensation study on all city employees. The study found that there were employees, mostly firefighters, which...
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Great Bend City Administrator to hold quarterly community chats
Kendal Francis Taking over the job July 30, Great Bend City Administrator Kendal Francis is making an effort to make himself more accessible to the public. Francis announced at Tuesday’s Great Bend...
View ArticleABBB announces new CPA designation
BUSINESS NEWS The certified public accounting firm of Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered (ABBB) is pleased to announce that Melissa Ille has earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license....
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Barton Foundation’s 40th Annual Big Benefit Auction raises $40K
The auctioneer conducts bidding at the 40th Annual Big Benefit Auction. BUSINESS NEWS Story and photos by Brandon Steinert The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales...
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Visioning group to make “Great Bend Better than Great”
The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Barton County Young Professionals have come together again to form a visioning project. The goal is to identify ways to improve the City of Great Bend and get the...
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