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Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach said Thursday there were no problems with the state's photo ID requirement to vote during the Nov. 6 general election.
Fatal crash leads to arrest
A Great Bend man may face criminal charges for the vehicular death of a Prosser, Neb., man last April. Victor Allende was booked in to the Barton County Jail on Sunday to hold for Adams County, Neb., on a charge of manslaughter. On April 24, Allende was involved in a three-vehicle accident west of Hastings, Neb., that claimed the life of Neal Sahling, 52. According to the Hastings Tribune, the accident happened at 11:24 a.m. ...
Community invited to help soldiers, vets
The Great Bend American Legion Auxiliary is asking people to adopt a Fort Dodge soldier for Christmas. Meanwhile, the local Military Moms group is requesting donations for care packages that will be sent overseas to active military personnel. The Auxiliary is collecting comfort items, T-shirt, socks and underwear, as well as items on the wish lists of residents at the home for veterans. The items wished for are on an angel tree at the American ...
Injury accidents reported
Area law enforcement agencies responded to the following one-vehicle injury accidents in recent days: A Ford F-250 driven by Brook P. McGinnes, 23, Great Bend, went off the road in the 100 block of NE 120 Ave. in Barton County at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Barton County Sheriff's Office reports McGinnes lost control of the truck, which entered the ditch and rolled onto its roof. Passenger Reba M. Thomas, 19, of Ellinwood, sustained neck and back ...
Bat involved in Walmart sale melee
The 10 p.m. Thanksgiving sale at Great Bend's Walmart got out of hand, with people being "knocked down and trampled," according to police reports. No one was sent to the hospital, but a woman did complain that her arm hurt after the scuffle, according to Sgt. James Buchar at the Great Bend Police Department. Police were on hand during the special sales at 8 and 10 p.m. Thursday and 5 a.m. Friday. Before the 10 ...
Black Friday: Don't forget Thanksgiving
It's Black Friday, the official opening of Shopping Season, perhaps the biggest day of the year for retail sales. The countdown to Christmas begins today, and for many people the spending scoreboard has begun to tick off the days while adding up the gifts.
BCC listens to career advisors
Finding people who want jobs is easy. Finding people who are ready to work and have a basic knowledge of the business they come to is not. That's what business and industry leaders told the Barton Community College trustees this week. Members of some of Barton's Career/Technical Education advisory boards were invited to the November board meeting. These groups advise the college on what knowledge and skills are needed for students coming out of BCC ...
Light bulb starts attic fire
A 250 watt light bulb in a recessed fixture meant for a 75 watt bulb was the cause of a fire Tuesday night at 5210 10th St., Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napolitano said.
KHP works injury accidents
A Great Bend man was among several people injured Tuesday in a three-vehicle accident in Wichita.
Sandy volunteers have new reasons to be thankful
A week of helping victims of Hurricane Sandy has left three local women more appreciative than ever of their own blessings this Thanksgiving.
BCC tuition going up in 2013, but not for locals
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees have approved an increase in tuition and fees for all students, starting in the fall of 2013. However, they also increased the discount to Barton County students, so there will be no change in what they pay, said BCC President Dr. Carl Heilman. Trustees met Tuesday and approved the future increases of $2 per credit hour for tuition and $2 for fees. Since state funding to the college ...
America: Love it or leave it
A lot of people were whining the day after the election, because their candidate for president didn't win. It's OK to whine; some people think they've earned the right to whine by voting. But some folks have gone too far.
Offering hope: Life Giving Center is 'gift to the community'
For the past five years, the Daniel R. Trickey Memorial Life Giving Center has been quietly offering single homeless women, many with children, a place where they can turn their lives around.
Great Bend firm sends help to Sandy victims
Three Great Bend residents who flew to New York last Thursday are scheduled to return home at the end of the week, after helping victims of Hurricane Sandy. Kathie Michael, Kathy Mortimor and Christine Martinez, all employees of Pathways ResCare, rescheduled vacations and other projects to help people who were displaced by the storm, said Sherry Johnson, executive director of the Great Bend residential services company. Responding to disasters is nothing new for ResCare, which ...
HOT ITEMS: City fire department gets new vehicles
Great Bend Fire Department has purchased a new fire truck and ambulance in recent weeks, Chief Mike Napolitano said. Both vehicle purchases were budgeted to replace older vehicles, which were used as trade-ins. Three-person committees researched specifications for both vehicles. "They were very methodical," Napolitano said, noting committee members spent two years researching specifications, even traveling to manufacturing plants to look at vehicles. "We feel like we got the best of everything." The Toyne-brand fire ...
Articles By Author - Susan Thacker
Cool/Not Cool
The Imagination Playground is coming to Great Bend and will make its public debut during June Jaunt. The portable playground is a set of oversized blocks, lightweight but sturdy enough to build with. They were designed by award-winning architect David Rockwell, who was inspired by watching his own children play.
These masterpieces have wheels
Barton County Historic Society is celebrating the 60th anniversary of organized drag racing in the Golden Belt with a new exhibit and a car show during its open house this Saturday.
GBRC shares Blue Ribbon Award to promote health
Several people working to make Barton County a healthier place received some recognition and financial assistance Monday during the Great Bend Recreation Commission Board meeting. Doug Vance, executive director of the Kansas Recreation & Park Association, visited the meeting along with representatives from BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas, to present a $2,500 facsimile check and a banner in honor of Great Bend winning the Blue Chip award.
Trash talk
The senior class president of Heights High School in Wichita was suspended for the rest of the school year after posting a bit of trash talk about the school football team on Twitter.
BCC may opt out of conceal carry law
Barton Community College trustees may request an exemption to a new gun law taking effect July 1.
German Wedding Roast a family tradition
One way to keep Mom out of the kitchen this Mother's Day is by taking her to lunch. Jeannie Munsch will be cooking German Wedding Roast to serve this Sunday at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180, 1011 Kansas Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GBFD roundup: Fire marshal investigates basement fire
An investigator from the Kansas State Fire Marshal's office was in Great Bend Monday to determine the cause of a fire Sunday afternoon at 2011 Jackson St. It was one of several fire calls over the weekend, Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napolitano said. Firefighters received the report of a basement fire at 4:37 p.m., at the house owned by James and Krissy Jackson. The first truck arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming ...
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