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Student from Great Bend awarded scholarship from Kansas Sheriffs Association
Press release from the Kansas Sheriffs Association… Each year the Kansas Sheriffs Association awards up to $15,000 worth of educational scholarships to eligible members or family members. The eight...
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Grants handed out to assist efforts from Be Well Barton County
Be Well Barton County has spent years trying to improve the environment, safety, and health of all the citizens in the county. One of the key accomplishments the group recently achieved was the...
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Financing Great Bend’s water line improvements will be fueled by utility rate...
David Arteberry of George K. Baum & Company, an investment banking firm from Wichita, discussed the upcoming bond issues that will fund the improvements to the water system in Great Bend at the...
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Great Bend Police still working leads on counterfeit money
The Great Bend Police Department is still looking at video and studying reports in their investigation of a counterfeit scheme. The Police Department issued a warning on social media this past weekend...
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Hoisington Superintendent says it’s hard to determine an approach if schools...
Kansas lawmakers will return to the Statehouse Thursday, June 23 for a special session focused on education spending, and they’ll have to overcome some significant divisions to reach an agreement. The...
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GBRC Jedi Engineering Using Lego® Camp
The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting two Jedi Engineering Camps using LEGO® July 5-8. The Force Awakes in these introductory engineering camps for children. During the camps, students...
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Listen to Tuesday’s Sports Day show (6/21)
Webby returns to the show as Barton Community College men’s basketball coach Craig Fletchall is on the show to put the NBA basketball season to bed....
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Listen to Wednesday’s Sports Day show (6/22)
Webby and Cole talk about Ellinwood coach Lyles Lashley becoming the next cross country and track and field coach at Great Bend High School. KVGB Baseball Insider Mike Warren talks about his time at...
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Great Bend sets new goals; city cleanup is high on the list
Monday night’s Great Bend City Council goals session allowed council members to openly discuss what improvements and changes they wanted to see going forward. The one subject that was brought up by...
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Thursday Weather
Thunderstorm chances will increase Thursday afternoon into Thursday night across the region. A few strong storms with gusty winds, hail, and locally intense rainfall rates will affect portions of the...
View ArticleReynolds’ homer leads Syndergaard, Mets past Royals 4-3
NEW YORK (AP) – Matt Reynolds snapped a sixth-inning tie with his first major league home run, leading Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Wednesday for a two-game...
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Times and days that area cities are allowing fireworks
The 4th of July is less than two weeks away and while many people are stocking up on fireworks, it is important to remember to safely enjoy the holiday. Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napolitano says the...
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The war rages on against the weeds at Cheyenne Bottoms
Cheyenne Bottoms Field Manager Karl Grover says for the second straight year it has been a frustrating summer for the staff at the wetlands northeast of Great Bend. The staff has a list of things they...
View ArticleFour added to 2016 Barton women’s basketball signing class
In addition to Kansas signees, Head Coach Alan Clark announces the commitments from four out-of-state players to the Barton Community College women’s basketball 2016-17 roster. The signees include...
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Cop Shop (6/22)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office Service Log (6/22) Burglary / Not in Progress At 2:18 a.m. a burglary was reported at 1196 NE 10 Avenue in Hoisington. Fire At 8:54 p.m. a fire was put out upon arrival...
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Kristin Steele new St. Rose health coach
Kristin Steele, St. Rose Health Center registered nurse, demonstrates a blood pressure check for Jessica Siefers. Heart and stroke patients can rely on a new resource at St. Rose Health Center that is...
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United Way of Central Kansas finishes first allocations meeting
The United Way of Central Kansas conducted their annual allocations meeting Wednesday night in Great Bend. The meeting is held to hear from the different agencies the United Way financially helps....
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St. John takes advantage of cycling volunteers again
Stafford County has developed a relationship with Bike & Build over the last three years and it has turned into a very productive partnership. Bike & Build is a non-profit organization that...
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Cherry Village honors fathers
Carl Henkle, Cherry Village resident, celebrates Father’s Day with his son-in-law, Reen Berges, and daughter, Sandy Berges. The long-term-care facility honored its residents who are fathers by offering...
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Barton Community College prepares soldiers for transition to civilian life
Two Fort Riley soldiers practice handling hazardous waste during a 10-day course through Barton Community College. The course was designed to improve soldiers’ skills to help them be more employable in...
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