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Lewis earns special agribusiness insurance certification
Jeremy Lewis BUSINESS NEWS Since Jeremy Lewis recently earned a special certification, he hopes farmers and ranchers realize “how dedicated we are to their profession.” Lewis, a licensed insurance...
View ArticleReport: Barton County’s unemployment rate slightly down from previous year
Every month, the Kansas Department of Labor shares unemployment rates across the state with a variety of entities. One of those agencies that receives the information is the Great Bend Chamber of...
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Stabbing reported in Great Bend
Timothy Chism 10:19 a.m. Jan. 11 — On Thursday, Jan. 10 at approximately 10:03 p.m., Great Bend Police Department officers were dispatched to 1120 Morton Street, in reference to a stabbing. Upon...
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Listen to Friday’s Sports Day show (1/11)
Webby is starting to feel positive about the Chiefs game as we bring in Barton men’s basketball coach Craig Fletchall. https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/FRIDAY-1.mp3
View ArticleArea game changes including Larned & Hoisington
Hoisington High School’s game for Friday, Jan. 11 at Smoky Valley has been moved up to begin at 5 p.m. for the girls’ game with the boys’ game to follow. Larned High School’s game at Pratt has been...
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Hospital administrator chosen for Great Bend Campus
The University of Kansas Health System announced Friday, Jan. 11 that Jesse Mock has been selected as the new administrator for The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus. Effective...
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Wichita students sign with Barton Community College swimming
Wichita Heights swimmers Aidan Gantenbein and Kamren Hall signed with Barton Community College Friday, Jan. 11. Aidan is a 3-time all state swimmer and Kamren is 2nd team all state.
View ArticleBarton basketball games for Saturday, Jan. 12 postponed
Due to weather and traveling conditions, the men’s and women’s basketball games between Barton Community College and Allen County Community College in Great Bend have been postponed. No makeup date has...
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Rath nominated as a Health Care Star
Jason Rath with Julie Bugner-Smith, PVCH Foundation Development Coordinator. BUSINESS NEWS Jason Rath was nominated by a patient as a Health Care Star at The University of Kansas Health System – Pawnee...
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Great Bend graduate receives first-year teaching accolades
Working to meet the individual needs of her students, Bayse-Hotujac enjoys a class huddlewith her first-grade students at Berryton Elementary School in Topeka, KS. Great Bend native and USD 428 alumna,...
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Barton to host BaRTaRT exhibit beginning January 18
Andrew Brown BUSINESS NEWS For the first time, Barton Community College will host an art exhibit that showcases talent from every segment of the campus – students, faculty and staff. The exhibit’s name...
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2019 Legislative Coffees slated for Feb. 2 and Mar. 9
The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development recently announced that it will host two Legislative Coffee events in the coming weeks, designed to give local constituents the chance to...
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Walking initiative having success at Clara Barton Hospital
Rise and shine once a month and join a Clara Barton Hospital professional for a walk and talk. In an informal setting, a provider will share thoughts, add insights on a health topic, and answer...
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Hoisington to finish new fencing project at City Cemetery
The City of Hoisington is moving forward with completing the fencing project along the west side of the city cemetery along North Cedar Street. Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell says the...
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Listen to Monday’s Sports Day show (1/14)
It’s a Monday with Jim Misunas from the Great Bend Tribune as the boys sort through the NFL playoff weekend that saw the Chiefs advance to the AFC title game....
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Cop Shop (1/14)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log (1/14) Falls At 7:29 p.m. a report of a fall was made at 1494 NE 120 Avenue in Claflin. Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (1/14) Burns / Explosion At...
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Mauck joins Hiss Sherman Wealth Management
Kyle Mauck BUSINESS NEWS Kyle Mauck is joining CenterPointe Wealth Management and Hiss Sherman Wealth Management as Financial Advisor. Prior to joining the firm, Kyle was with American Century...
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Listen to Tuesday’s Sports Day show (1/15)
A buzzer beater for the Barton Cougars last night to talk about and Cole chats with Chiefs sideline reporter Dani Welniak. https://www.greatbendpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/TUESDAY-1.mp3
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McKinley Street bridge in Great Bend closing for a day for repairs
Barton County Road & Bridge will be working on the McKinley Street bridge on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The road will be closed to through traffic from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. from the north Great...
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USD 428 working on reducing wasted food
Cinnamon roll day comes around once a month for USD 428’s Central Kitchen in Great Bend. Along with the dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls are the only food item the kitchen makes completely from scratch...
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