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Rare bird visits refuge
STAFFORD COUNTY – Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford County was recently visited by an adult-phase red-necked stint, representing a potential first-ever Kansas siting for the species, according to information from the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. This small sandpiper, considered very rare in the lower 48 U.S., was seen by dozens of birders at Quivira's Little Salt Marsh July 1 and 2.
ALL-STAR GAME NOTEBOOK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chipper Jones made a brand new stop on his farewell tour.
Verlander melts down in All-Star game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Justin Verlander wanted to give the fans an All-Star show.
Braun has big night for National League
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ryan Braun was back in the spotlight at the All-Star game. And this time, it was for what happened on the field.
NL wins third straight over AL
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Melky Cabrera and Pablo Sandoval sent the National League to a big early lead. Matt Cain and the rest of an imposing pitching staff finished off a Giant blowout in the All-Star game.
Golden Belt swim squad captures meet title in Hays
HAYS - After two weeks without a meet, Golden Belt swim squad blew the competition out of the water on Saturday.
Heat sign veteran shooter Lewis
MIAMI (AP) - Rashard Lewis has decided to join the Miami Heat, becoming yet another shooting option for the reigning NBA champions.
Camby returns to Knicks
HOUSTON (AP) - Marcus Camby is returning to New York, while the Houston Rockets continue to reshape their roster.
Durant can't hide from hurt as he sees LeBron daily
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Kevin Durant can't hide from the hurt this summer.
ALL-STAR NOTEBOOK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - So far, one shot at the Home Run Derby has been plenty for Ryan Braun.
Relentless booing of Cano draws national attention
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The relentless booing of the Yankees' Robinson Cano by Kansas City fans during the Home Run Derby on Monday night drew national attention, and in some places scorn.
Area intents to drill listed
Below are the intent to drill for oil permits in the area filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission in the past 90 days. The information is listed in this order: File name, permit date, section, township, range, east/west, district number, license and company.
Vehicles collide at Oakley
A Chevrolet Malibu driven by Anthony Wilson, 18, Leoti, collided with a Dodge Ram driven by Ryan D. Friedly, 19, of Hoisington, at 3:40 p.m. Monday in Logan County, at the U.S. 83/U.S. 40 junction in Oakley. Kansas Highway Patrol reports Wilson was westbound and Friedly was eastbound on U.S. 40, and Wilson failed to yield and attempted to turn left and was hit by the pickup. The drivers were not injured, but Ashley Jo Myers, 18, of Tribune, a passenger in the pickup with Friedly, was taken to Logan County Hospital will a ...
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Phil DeMoss 1950-2015
HOISINGTON - Phil DeMoss, 64, died Feb. 23, 2015, at Clara Barton Hospital.
Ramoma Mae Durbin 1930-2015
GREAT BEND - Ramona Mae Durbin, 84, died Feb. 26, 2015 at her home in Great Bend.
St. Mark roast beef dinner postponed due to weather
The roast beef dinner that was scheduled for this Sunday at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend as been postponed because of impending weather.
Movies with a Message: "October Sky"
The Heartland Center for Spirituality will show the movie "October Sky" at 6:15 p.m. Friday in the auditorium of the Motherhouse of the Dominican Sisters of Peace, 3600 Broadway Ave. A freewill offering will be accepted to offset the cost of refreshments
Evangelist Hinkle to speak Sunday
The Rev. Scott Hinkle will be speaking Sunday, March 1 at Faith Community Church at 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m.
Seventh-day Adventist school to present musical
The Students of the Great Bend Seventh-day Adventist School will present the musical "Don't Rock the Art" on Saturday, Feb. 28. The public is invited to attend the program at 11 a.m. or 5 p.m. at the church, or at 2 p.m. at Sterling House.
Library programs include how to ‘upcycle’ VHS cases
The Great Bend Public Library continues to offer patron programs at its temporary location, 3407 10th St.
Sheriff's Office to offer concealed carry class
The Barton County Sheriff's Office will offer a concealed carry class Saturday, March 21. This class is a prerequisite for obtaining a concealed carry permit through the State of Kansas. Residents of Barton County will be given priority enrollment.
GBHS Swim Team
Great Bend High School swimmers hope they aren't all wet when it comes to a lofty goal they have set for themselves this weekend.
Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund applications now being accepted
Golden Belt Community Foundation recently announced that applications are now being accepted for the Heartland Cancer Patient Care and Support Endowment Fund. Established with the transfer of assets from the St. Rose Foundation, the fund will continue a vision of helping local people.
Great Bend’s Cody Liles will face challenge
PARK CITY - Great Bend's state-ranked Cody Liles (132) faces a loaded bracket in Friday's Class 5A State Tournament at Hartman Arena in Park City. The top two finishers will meet for the state championship Saturday night.
Driver injured on U.S. 281
A Russell man was injured Wednesday in a one-car accident on U.S. 281, half a mile south of NW 180 Road. The Barton County Sheriff's Office reports that Nicholas T. Clenney, 24, was transported to the Russell hospital by the Hoisington Ambulance Service.
Big Government and Fat Taxes
How much should the government fine people whose children are deemed by (some) well-meaning bureaucrats as "obese?"
Interventionism Kills: Ukraine One Year Later
It was one year ago last weekend that a violent coup overthrew the legally elected government of Ukraine. That coup was not only supported by U.S. and European governments -- much of it was actually planned by them. Looking back at the events that led to the overthrow it is clear that without foreign intervention Ukraine would not be in its current, seemingly hopeless situation.
