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Million dollar track awaiting final touches
By SUSAN THACKER sthacker@gbtribune.com Regional track and field championships may one day return to Barton Community College, coaches said recently. With all but the finishing touches done on the new track and soccer field, coaches took time at the last board of trustees meeting to thank the administration and college trustees. Bryan Sailer, head women's soccer coach, called the new facility "awesome," and David Schenek, head track ...
Indoor garage sale helps send Prince of Peace youth to national conference
Price of Peace Parish of Great Bend will have an indoor garage sale from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Parish Center, 4200 Broadway in Great Bend. Tami Strobel said there will be numerous items for sale, including baked goods. Proceeds will be used to send youths to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., later this year. In case of bad weather, the sale ...
More winter mishaps reported
The Barton County Sheriff's Office received several weather-related calls on Wednesday. A vehicle was in the ditch at NE 10 Ave. and NE 20 Road at 1:49 a.m., and was removed by its owner. A truck was in the ditch at 3408 Railroad Ave. at an unspecified time. Two trucks collided at NE 30 Road and NE 10 Ave., and one slid into the ditch, at 9:24 a.m. It ...
In case you were wondering
Researchers at the University of Queensland revealed that parrot fish, which reside on Australia's reefs and need protection from blood-sucking, lice-like parasites, shelter themselves at bedtime with blankets of "snot." Typically, the fish's mouth-slobber, once it starts dribbling out, takes about an hour to ooze into place.
Let’s get healthy — tomorrow -- Argus Hamilton
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? The White House published its Super Bowl party menu Tuesday offering food from Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. They had bratwurst, kielbasa, potatoes and pizza. What Americans love about Michelle Obama is that her Healthy Food Initiative starts tomorrow. Michelle Obama revealed Tuesday that her husband has made it one year without smoking a cigarette. The withdrawal is brutal. Charlie Sheen lets everyone think he has a problem with ...
Government smoke get in your eyes -- Elijah Friedeman
Last week, the New York City council approved a ban on smoking in the city's parks and on its beaches. Surprisingly, considering the nanny-state mentality of New York City, one-fourth of the city council actually voted against the ban.
Part II AP TOP 25 CAPSULES
DeNo. 11 Georgetown 64, No. 12 Syracuse 56 SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Austin Freeman had 14 points to lead four Georgetown players in double figures, and the Hoyas won their seventh straight game. Georgetown (19-5, 8-4 Big East) gave coach John Thompson III his first win in the Carrier Dome in six tries. It was the third straight home loss for Syracuse (20-5, 7-5), only the third time that's happened in ...
Part 1 AP TOP 25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL CAPSULES
Rutgers 77, No. 9 Villanova 76 PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Jonathan Mitchell's four-point play with less than a second remaining capped a career-high 25-point performance as Rutgers nipped No. 9 Villanova on Wednesday night. Mitchell, who was coming off a career-best 24 points in a loss to Notre Dame, hit a 3-point shot from about 25 feet and was fouled by Corey Fisher. After a Villanova timeout, Mitchell, a 74 percent free throw shooter, ...
Depth of No. 2 Kansas unparalleled
LAWRENCE (AP) - How deep is No. 2 Kansas? So deep, injury takes out the most highly sought player Bill Self ever signed and the second-ranked Jayhawks seem only to get better.
Army officer plays round of golf with Woods
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - When the call came to the home of Lt. Col. Michael Rowells, his wife Molly assumed it was a joke. Why else would someone insist her husband had won a chance to play a round of golf with Tiger Woods?
Top programs bounce back this season, Part II
UCLA - The Bruins are the king of titleholders with 11 and had gone to three consecutive Final Four appearances under coach Ben Howland. Their run came to an end with the worst season (14-18) since 2003-04 last season, meaning athletic director Dan Guerrero, last season's NCAA tournament selection chairman, didn't have to recuse himself from voting for the Bruins. UCLA brought back plenty of experience this season, even without any seniors, and already has ...
Top programs bounce back this season
Butler's improbable run to the national title game capped off a unique 2009-10 season that saw numerous mid-majors rise in prominence.
NFL, union meet in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) - The NFL and players union representatives met for much of the afternoon in Washington to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.
Criminal Justice instructor to speak at Citizens Watchdog meeting
The next meeting of the Citizens Watchdog Association set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at Rosewood Gallery, located at 16th and Main in Great Bend. Sponsors said the meeting is open to the public, burglary victims, neighbors, friends and anyone who is concerned about the continuing burglaries in Great Bend. The latest information on area burglaries will be shared. Randy Smith, Criminal Justice coordinator/instructor at Barton Community College, will be ...
County attorney appeals to higher court
BY SUSAN THACKER sthacker@gbtribune.com Barton County Attorney Douglas Matthews argued a case before the state Court of Appeals, Tuesday in Topeka. Matthews is appealing a ruling by Barton County District Judge Ron Svaty, who tossed out a case in which Delbert Adams Jr. was charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Svaty had ruled there was no probable cause for the traffic stop or ...
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Middleton places fourth, Ball sixth in pole vault
WICHITA - Great Bend High School senior Hannah Middleton placed fourth in the Class 5A pole vault on Friday evening at the Class 6-1A state track and field championships at Cessna Stadium, the final meet for the two-time state qualifier.
Santa Fe Trail Museum to feature memorabilia
LARNED - The Santa Fe Trail Center is gearing up for a busy summer. First, volunteers have been working on a Larned Memorabilia exhibit in the lobby. This exhibit will be free to the public.
Fort Larned Memorial weekend schedule
Fort Larned National Historic Site
FBLA Color Run
It's not an official color run, but it promises to be just as much fun according to Great Bend High School Future Business Leaders of America members.
Ellinwood Municipal Court
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - May 14
Lieutenant Governor to speak
Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D. will be the featured speaker at this years Memorial Day Service hosted by Arden H. McKee American Legion Post 128, Sterling. The event location is the Sterling Community Cemetery located at 500 E. Cleveland.
Bison to celebrate 125th
The city of Bison will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Saturday. The festivities will begin by digging up the time capsule at 2 p.m., which was buried near the old City Hall on Main Street during the towns centennial. This will be followed by a firemans water fight between the Bison and Timken volunteer firemen.
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Watch the High Stakes Political and Media Credibility Game
Forget the political "blame game." The biggest game in town now is the credibility game -- a high-stakes exercise that will end with America's political middle deciding who is trustworthy and who isn't. Some key players:
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