Police investigate girl's death

The Great Bend Police Department is investigating the mysterious death of a 15-year-old girl on July 4. The case is being investigated as a suspicious death.

Rooks County suspects arrested in Great Bend

Two Great Bend men suspected of committing burglaries in Rooks County were arrested Monday morning in Great Bend.

Police roundup: Burglaries, damage reported

The Great Bend Police Department received two burglary reports on Friday.

Fourth keeps GBFD busy

Numerous fire calls over the weekend were related to fireworks. Great Bend Fire Department Chief Mike Napolitano said there were at least 20 fireworks-related fires between 12:15 a.m. Sunday 12:10 a.m. Tuesday - 14 in Great Bend and six in the county.

Lab results in on skull found in river

A partial human skull discovered last December on the Wet Walnut Creek belonged to an American Indian male who probably died before 1900, the Barton County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday.

Fireworks are back

Great Bend has gone without a public fireworks display for the two years, but the Fourth of July show will return Monday night at the Expo Complex west of town.

Some fees go up today

Starting today, Kansans will pay a little more to get married, file a case in court or get a vehicle VIN inspection.

Robber grabs the cash; flees on bike

A robber who reportedly grabbed a bag of cash from the Best Western office Tuesday morning escaped on a bicycle, according to information from Detective David Bailey at the Great Bend Police Department.

Cop ring goes after crime ring

Law enforcement has shut down a team that allegedly burglarized businesses in six area counties, according to the Barton County Sheriff's Office.

Woman reports being battered by stranger

A Great Bend woman reported being battered at her residence at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday by an unknown male. He was able to reach inside the front door and ripped the T-shirt she was wearing before leaving the residence at 2707 Morton St.

Early fair event focuses on 4-H skills

The Barton County Fair is one week away, but the first pre-fair events took place Wednesday.

Detective warns against dangers of youth sexting

Technology has brought us new ways to communicate, including electronically through texting, e-mail, chat rooms and social media such as Facebook. Photos and videos can be sent over a cell phone. While all of this technology can provide real benefits, Great Bend Police Detective Heather Smith said that young people need to be warned of the dangers of one form of electronic communication, a practice known as "sexting."

Ellinwood man convicted of electronic solicitation

A 21-year-old man from Ellinwood could be looking at a 25-year prison sentence for soliciting young girls via text messages.

Four injured in weekend incidents

Two males and a female were reportedly injured during a fight in the McDonald's parking lot this past weekend.

Biking for a Cure

Farm & Ranch Expo draws crowd to Great Bend

One of the largest farm shows in the United States got underway Wednesday, with the 2014 Great Bend Farm & Ranch Expo. The show is taking place April 9-11 at the Expo Complex west of Great Bend.

Local art featured in Talking Books exhibit

The Talking Books program has taken a decidedly visual approach to public awareness with the launch of a traveling art exhibit titled "Through Different Eyes: Achieving a New Perspective."

GOP unchained

Kansas loves the Second Amendment, as the Senate proved again this week when approving the "gun-rights bill," 34-2, and sending it to an equally receptive House.

Zoo News: Babies arrive as zoo director signs contract with Jungle Jack Hanna

This week, Zoo Director Scott Gregory signed the contract that will bring Jack Hanna, the star of award winning animal television shows, to Great Bend this October.

Baby cougars coming to Brit Spaugh Zoo

Great Bend's Brit Spaugh Zoo is getting two young cougars, Zoo Director Scott Gregory said Wednesday.