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All-American Boys Chorus to give last Community Concert of the season
The Golden Belt Community Concert Association will present the All-American Boys Chorus as its last concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Great Bend Municipal Auditorium, Lakin...
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Listening to Animals at KWEC March 12
Bobwhite Quail 1.jpg—Caption: Animals, such as this singing Northern Bobwhite Quail, use sounds to communicate. Bioacoustics is a branch of science studying animal communication. (Photo credit: Dan...
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Hoisington grade school getting ready to switch over to new facility
Lincoln school in Hoisington built in 1926. Nabholz Construction says they are on schedule to complete construction on the new Lincoln Elementary School in Hoisington by May 5. Students will remain in...
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Smallcakes having success on west 10th Street in Great Bend
Dr. David Hart and Ashley Stroup wanted to bring something new to the Great Bend area and decided to open a Smallcakes Cupcakery franchise on west 10th Street. Along with unique cupcakes, Smallcakes...
View ArticleMissouri fires hoops coach Anderson ahead of SEC tourney
UNDATED (AP) – Missouri has fired basketball coach Kim Anderson after less than three seasons with his alma mater. Tigers athletic director Jim Sterk said in a statement Sunday that he asked Anderson...
View ArticleK-State’s Rigler throws no-hitter in 14-0 rout of E Illinois
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) – Kansas State left-hander Parker Rigler threw a no-hitter Sunday in a 14-0 rout of Eastern Illinois, the ninth in program history and the first for the Wildcats since 1991. The...
View ArticleKansas, Villanova, UCLA and Gonzaga stay 1-4 in AP poll
UNDATED (AP) – Kansas, Villanova, UCLA and Gonzaga held onto the top four spots in The Associated Press college basketball poll. The Jayhawks (28-3) are No. 1 for the second week in a row. They...
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Kansas sweeps Big 12 awards
For only the second time while winning 13 consecutive Big 12 titles, the Kansas Jayhawks have both The Associated Press conference player and coach of the year in the same season. Kansas senior guard...
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Grass fires force evacuation of small Kansas towns, including Wilson
Smoke from grass fires is forcing closures of a couple of short stretches of Interstate 70 in central Kansas. Authorities say a one-mile length of the freeway in central Kansas’ Lincoln County was shut...
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New Hoisington Chamber of Commerce Director settling in
When Kristi Lovett announced her resignation this past January as the Executive Vice President for the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce, the search started immediately for a replacement. Jessica Homolka...
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Barton County Appraiser updates tax payers what they might see in their...
Valuation of properties in Barton County were mailed to the public starting March 1 and you should have your notice by now. Barb Esfeld, County Appraiser, says the 30-day appeal time frame begins now...
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Wednesday Weather
Very high to extreme fire danger today with brisk Southwest winds. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged! Today Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 7 to 17 mph becoming west southwest in the...
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Kaiser’s preliminary hearing for sexual exploitation of a child scheduled for...
Todd Kaiser On March 6, Todd Eric Kaiser appeared in Barton County District Court, with his attorney, for his first appearance on the sole count of sexual exploitation of a child. The defendant waived...
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Cherry Village exceeds requirements for CPR instruction
John Stettinger, Basic Life Support instructor, teaches a CPR class at Cherry Village Benevolence. Shelley Estes, activities director, left, and DonnaMarbut, director of nursing, practice with the...
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Construction finally begins for K-4 Cheyenne Bottoms overlook tower
It has taken several years to get started, but with help from the Kansas Department of Transportation and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism, Barton County will see construction...
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Barton Warrior Baseball hosting a fundraiser
Barton Warrior Baseball will hold a fundraiser Saturday, March 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to support the 14 and under traveling team. The barbecue fundraiser will be at Grace Community Church Gym, 210...
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KU suspends Jackson for Big 12 Tournament opener
Kansas suspended freshman guard Josh Jackson for the team’s opener of the Big 12 tournament for hitting a parked car and leaving the scene of an accident on Feb. 2, the school announced. The top-ranked...
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Michaelis serves Sunflower children, families with physical therapy
Larissa Michaelis interacts with Caleb. Michaelis is the new physical therapist at Sunflower’s Early Education Center. When Larissa Michaelis was studying to be a physical therapist, she wanted to...
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It was a good “Great Bend life” for former Mayor Bob Parrish
Bob Parrish given the Citizen of the Year award in 2008 from Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President Jan Peters. Family, friends, and the Great Bend community put to rest former Mayor Bob Parrish...
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Great Bend City Council goes back to eight, Boys sworn in
Mike Boys (right) sworn in as Great Bend City Council member by City Clerk Shawna Schafer. The Great Bend City Council is back to full force. After council member Mike Zinn withdrew his seat on January...
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