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Grant applications for last round of Nutrition And Physical Activity Initiative now available
Grant applications for the final round of funding for the Golden Belt Community Foundation's Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative are now available. This initiative is part of the Kansas Health Foundation's "change something" campaign and focuses on improving the health of residents of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, and Stafford counties through better nutrition and increased physical activity.
GOOD KNIGHT!
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Brandon Knight did it again. So did Ohio State. The Kentucky freshman guard added to the Buckeyes' March misery by knocking down his second game-winner of the postseason, a 15-footer with 5 seconds left to lift the Wildcats to a 62-60 victory on Friday in the East Regional semifinals. Kentucky (28-8) will face North Carolina on Sunday for a trip to the Final Four. "When it comes to crunch time, couple ...
NCAA TOURNAMENT CAPSULES
NEWARK, N.J. - Brandon Knight did it again. Knight knocked down a jumper with 5 seconds remaining as the fourth-seeded Wildcats stunned top-seeded Ohio State 62-60 on Friday in the East regional semifinals. Senior center Josh Harrellson held his own against Ohio State super freshman Jared Sullinger, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds as the Wildcats (28-8) advanced to play North Carolina on Sunday for a trip to the Final Four. Knight, who knocked ...
Virginia Commonwealth trips Florida State in overtime
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Make it four upsets of big-name programs for Virginia Commonwealth, the school many didn't think even belonged in the NCAA tournament.
North Carolina crushes Marquette
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Catch 'em if you can. After repeated early, deep deficits this postseason, North Carolina flipped the script Friday night, dismantling Marquette 81-63 in an East Regional semifinal that was over before the half. North Carolina got off to its customary slow start, then seized control to move within a game of reaching the Final Four for the third time in four years. "I looked up at the clock and it was ...
ROCK CHALK ROUT
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Ramping up for perhaps the biggest game in school history, 12th-seeded Richmond huddled in the tunnel. That's when Kansas players came trotting past and the trouble started Shoves were traded. Words were exchanged and security appeared. It ended quickly without a fight and the Jayhawks went on their way. The game itself wasn't much different. Brady Morningstar scored 18 points and Kansas, playing like the dominant ...
Gamecocks top recruit Clowney questioned, released
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina's top football recruit, Jadeveon Clowney, was detained and handcuffed briefly by Columbia police early Friday morning because authorities say he fit the description of burglar.
West out for rest of season with torn ACL
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A person familiar with the situation says Hornets starting forward and leading scorer David West has a torn left knee ligament and is out for the season. An MRI performed on Friday revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the person told The Associated Press Friday on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the diagnosis. West was injured Thursday night in the Hornets' 121-117 overtime win at Utah. West ...
Leprechaun catchers
Hoisington Municipal Court Docket
George R. Willenberg, junked/abandoned vehicle, trial Feb. 3 John M. Little, junked/abandoned vehicle, dismissed upon compliance Mindi L. Jackson, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, fine $100, court costs $85 Mindi L. Jackson, no proof of liability insurance, dismissed on proof Mindi L. Jackson, tail lamps required, fine $30 Nelson D. Adams Sr., disorderly conduct, trial April 7 Sammie Dawson, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked, dismissed Dustin J. Chambers, battery ...
UCC to hold hog feed
ELLINWOOD - The Immanuel United Church of Christ, 7th and Fritz, will have its 8th annual hog feed on April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to roast pork and dressing, hot dogs, hamburgers and delicious desserts will also be served.
Fish fry to be held
HOISINGTON -An all you can eat fish fry will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on April 1 at the Hoisington Knights of Columbus, 114 N. Main. All proceeds support area charities. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 4 to 12.
From ‘Home on the Range’ to life on capital hill, Hoisington native thrives in D.C.
BY TRIBUNE STAFF WASHINGTON D.C. - Electing a congressional delegation with four new members wasn't the only thing Kansas voters did in the November 2010 elections. They also gave a career boost to a recent Kansas State University graduate and Hoisington native Wayne Stoskopf. "It's fast-paced and ever changing," said Stoskopf. "It is a good environment." Stoskopf is a May 2010 graduate in agribusiness from Kansas State University and took advantage ...
It’s twister time
May 4, 2007, will be a day many Kansans always remember. On that fateful day the town of Greensburg, in Kiowa County, was all but wiped off the face of the earth.
Crime Stoppers seeks info on burglary
Sometime between Feb. 20 and March 11, a storage building at 900 MacArthur Road in Great Bend was burglarized. Police Chief Dean Akings reports two 3-ton York air conditioners were stolen. "The electrical cables and lines were cut, and the units were hauled off. Loss was $4,700," Akings said. "If you have information about this crime or any other crime, please call 792-1300 or 888-305-1300. Remember, we don't want your name, just ...
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Floral arrangements to be removed from cemetery
HOISINGTON - Hoisington Cemetery employees request that all arrangements and grave decorations on the ground and not at the head of the grave be removed to allow for maintenance of the grounds by Monday, June 10.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Clara Barton Foundation, 250 W. 9th, Hoisington, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Jan Westfall and Jill Fitzsimmons. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Pit bull committee to hold first meeting
The City of Great Bend's newly formed committee to study the banning of pit bulls will hold an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the City Council chambers, 1209 Williams. The meeting is open to the public.
Military Secrets
Obama and the Media: Biting the Hand that Feeds Him
Since the Obama administration has confessed to spying on journalists at the Associated Press and Fox News, have you noticed there are more stories about the Obama scandals in the news?
What Is a Journalist?
As amateur news hounds gain power and influence through social media, the definition of "journalist" has ripened for philosophical debate. But now it's becoming a legal issue – one that could hamper efforts to protect the news profession at the very time federal lawmakers are awakening to the need to do so.
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