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Former Missouri State coach Martin introduced as new coach at Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - With possible NCAA sanctions looming, Tennessee officials are confident new men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin will win "the right way."
NBA CAPSULES
NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points, his best effort since coming to New York, and the Knicks pulled out a 113-106 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night to snap a six-game losing streak. Hours after saying the game was "almost a must win" for the Knicks, Anthony added 10 rebounds, and the Knicks got some help when Dwight Howard fouled out in the extra session, then picked up ...
Bonds' ex-mistress testifies about his steroid use
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Kimberly Bell, her voice cracking, looked out at the court room and talked about the final stretch of her nine-year relationship with Barry Bonds.
McNamee says players know what they put in their bodies
EVERETT, Mass. (AP) - Brian McNamee says players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens wouldn't allow someone to put something in their bodies without asking what it is.
SPRING TRAINING CAPSULES
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Matt Cain walked off the mound to a standing ovation from an adoring crowd that hasn't seen the San Francisco Giants play at home since their improbable World Series run last fall.
Allison served community well
Dear Editor, Mike Allison has served our community as an excellent mayor, and will continue to do so. He is fair, honest, and works for everybody in our city, regardless of the age group. Mike is committed to this community and is willing to see that our citizens are taken care of. He is available to answer questions, complaints, or suggestions from all of us. Please vote for Mike and we will see our community ...
What about the ‘restuvus?’
When longtime Orange County, Calif., inmate Malcolm King demanded kosher meals and double helpings, jailers resisted, and King went to court.
Talk about being asleep at the wheel!
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? Reagan National Airport's control tower went silent Thursday after an air traffic controller fell asleep in the tower. The pilots were on their own. All they had for guidance was President Obama's statement that we must protect the civilians in Libya. Hillary Clinton announced on television Thursday that the U.S. would cede authority in Libya to NATO after U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice demanded that Moammar Khadaffi step ...
Volunteers needed for this rebellion
Dear Editor, It's time to reveal the truth of who I really am. In November of 1992 I was called to duty by the King of my kingdom. I was instructed to go behind enemy lines and begin a rebellion. This rebellion would be against the religious, governmental, and social structures in the area of my deployment. My duty was to make people aware of my King and His Kingdom. After making people aware of ...
Allison has helped build community
Dear Editor, I am writing to ask that you give Mike Allison your support for mayor. Throughout his tenure as our mayor, Mike has demonstrated leadership qualities that have proven beneficent to our community. Mike has been a tireless ambassador in helping recruit new businesses to Great Bend. His efforts have dramatically changed our business landscape. Great Bend has become home for several new businesses, and has seen expansion of some of our established businesses ...
Sports Briefs
GBHS athletics postponements The Great Bend High School junior varsity boys golf meet at home and the GBHS boys tennis matches at McPherson, which were scheduled for Monday, have been rescheduled for Friday at 3 p.m. The GBHS junior varsity track meet at Larned today has been moved to Tuesday, April 26. Youth track club starting up The Central Kansas Cruisers Track Club is beginning practice on Monday, April 4, at Ellinwood High School. ...
VCU makes improbable run
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Our time. Right now. That is the rallying cry Virginia Commonwealth University has adopted during its basketball team's improbable nothing-to-lose, everything-to-gain run to the Final Four. The Rams are having blast and their confidence is growing with each win. "It comes from our personalities and coach (Shaka) Smart," forward Bradford Burgess said. "He wants us to be out there loose and confident and aggressive. We're out there playing with nothing to ...
Fredette leads senior-laden first-team hoops selections
Seniors dominated The Associated Press All-America team for the first time in five years.
Ochocinco looks ragged in practice soccer game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - When it comes to soccer, Chad Ochocinco looks like a football player.
‘Bama coach on wild ride in NIT
NEW YORK (AP) - All four coaches in the NIT semifinals gathered for photos Monday, three wearing snappy suits and ties. Anthony Grant sported a red Alabama pullover.
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Cardinal seniors walk the halls
HOISINGTON - As part of our Jostens "Something to Believe In" Commitment to Graduate (C2G) program, the Hoisington Cardinals started a new tradition "Cardinal Graduates Walk with Pride."
Applicant's briefing scheduled for Barton County
On April 26, Barton County was declared eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) due to a snowstorm that occurred Feb. 20-23, 2013. An Applicants' Briefing for township officials, cities, county, school districts and certain non-profits organizations within Barton County has been scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at the Barton County Courthouse, Room 101, Great Bend. This meeting is for public officials and officers from these agencies and ...
GBHS Variety Show tickets on sale
Great Bend High School Variety Show tickets are still available in the high school vocal music room. Please use the east front doors of the school.
Keep Children and Pets Safe by Teaching Any Dog May Bite
Each year, 4.5 million people in this country are bitten by dogs and 885,000 of those require medical attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among children, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites than adults. Children, because of their inexperience and size, are particularly prone to serious injury from ...
GBHS Volunteer Work Day, May 1st a “Great Success”
Dear Editor,
Limbaugh, Kurtz and the Bum’s Rush
Big news for those who think there aren't consequences in our media when professional talkers cross the line, or when famous reporters mess up and don't fix their mistakes without qualification, or do so begrudgingly. We now see proof of the law of consequences.
Markets rise to record highs
Did something happen in Benghazi?
HOLLYWOOD--God bless America, and how's everybody?
Fort Riley golf tourney set for Saturday, June 29
FORT RILEY - Barton Community College will sponsor its fifth annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble on Saturday, June 29, to benefit wounded soldiers from Fort Riley. The Wounded Warrior Scramble is an opportunity to not only support our soldiers but thank them for their dedicated service and sacrifice to our country.
Golden State surprises Spurs, levels series at 1-1
SAN ANTONIO - Klay Thompson scored 34 points, Stephen Curry added 22 and the Golden State Warriors withstood another furious rally by the San Antonio Spurs for a 100-91 victory Wednesday night to even their series at one game apiece and snap a 30-game skid in the Alamo City.
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