Archive By Author - Susan Thacker
A nationwide survey ranking 670 community colleges placed Barton Community College 591st overall, behind most other Kansas Community Colleges. Barton officials said the numbers don't paint an accurate portrait of the college.
September 07, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
A Barton County jury has found Steven Terry "Dewey" Jordan, 46, guilty of rape, aggravated burglary and criminal damage to property. District Judge Ron Svaty set sentencing for 2 p.m. on Nov. 13 and revoked his bond.
September 04, 2015
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Local News
If you're reading this, there's a good chance your gray cells are active this morning (or afternoon or evening).
September 03, 2015
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Susan
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Viewpoint
The prosecution's final witness in the trial of Steven Terry Jordan was a 911 dispatcher who presented a recording of a call make around 1:35 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2013.
September 02, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
Barton County Attorney Douglas Matthews called about half a dozen witnesses Tuesday in the trial of Steven Terry Jordan. The Great Bend man is charged with rape, aggravated burglary and criminal damage to property, all occurring around 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2013, at a residence in the 1100 block of Morphy.
September 01, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
The Great Bend Police Department responded to a report at 12:27 a.m. Monday, after a male was seen rummaging through vehicles on Aspen Drive.
August 31, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
The Great Bend Fire Department responded to two fire calls last Saturday, Chief Mike Napolitano reported.
August 31, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
Traffic stops made late Friday and early Saturday by Great Bend police officers led at least four arrests.
August 31, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
A jury heard opening arguments Monday in the trial of a Great Bend man accused of rape, aggravated burglary and criminal damage to property. Steven Terry Jordan, 44, is accused of committing these crimes at a residence in the 1100 block of Morphy St. in the early morning hours of Feb. 6, 2013.
August 31, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
Mel and Darnell Holopirek were the Old Bill Honorees at the Barton Community College Foundation's Big Benefit Auction, Saturday, Aug. 22. The event, "A Ghostly Gala," had a Halloween theme and spooky auction items included a stay at the hotel that inspired Stephen King's novel, "The Shining."
August 29, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
The grand opening of Great Bend's newest playground area, The Tot Spot, is set for 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.
August 27, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
The Barton County (Missouri) Sheriff's Office has added "In God We Trust" decals to its vehicles, and posted a photo on its Facebook page.
August 27, 2015
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Susan
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Viewpoint
The Welding Certificate program at Barton Community College started this fall, and on Tuesday the BCC Board of Trustees approved the purchase of 10 complete multi-process welding machines for the lab. Because this purchase was over $50,000, the administration sought bids and brought them before the board, which approved the low bid of $57,759.58 from Scott's Welding in Great Bend.
August 25, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
A spark from a power line is the suspected cause of a Sunday afternoon fire that scorched grass and trees northeast of Great Bend. The power company responded to repair the line.
August 24, 2015
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Susan
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On the Record
The musical group The Scukesters had just finished a set at P Lee's Antiques & Memories in Pawnee Rock on Friday afternoon and was headed toward Great Bend when something went wrong.
August 22, 2015
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Susan
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Local News
