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After overcoming injuries, Syracuse’s Carter believes he is ready for K-State
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Delone Carter expects Syracuse to leave a lasting impression on Kansas State in the Pinstripe Bowl, and he anticipates being a big part of the reason.
Duke remains at No. 1 on AP poll
Duke is again a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25. The Blue Devils, who have been on top of the poll all season, received all the first-place votes from the 65-member nationwide media panel Monday. Duke's three-week run as a unanimous choice fell one vote short last week, when Ohio State received a first-place vote. Ohio State, Kansas, Connecticut, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, San Diego State and Villanova held second through eighth. Georgetown and ...
Playoff Bound
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - His kids started "going crazy." His phone started ringing off the hook. Todd Haley knew good things must be happening in Cincinnati.
Dec. 28, 2010
Great Bend Fire Department A trailer house at 210 Hubbard St. was destroyed in a fire Sunday evening, Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napolitano reports. Firefighters responded to the fire at 5:15 p.m. and arrived to find a fully involved fire. All occupants were out of the house, which was owned by Willie Getman. "The structure was a total loss," Napolitano said. Investigators returned to the house Monday morning to attempt ...
Ruby Carolina McKenna
LARNED - Ruby Carolina McKenna, 95, died Dec. 24 at South Wind Hospice, Pratt. She was born Nov. 13, 1915, in Fargo, Okla., the daughter of Robert and Adelia Buckbee McKenna. A resident of Larned since 1991, previously of Woodward, Okla., she was a homemaker.
Lila L. Young
ELLINWOOD – Lila L. Young, 84, died Dec. 25 at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood. She was born March 16, 1926, at Vader, Wash., the daughter of Douglas H. and Alline Eaton Towers. She married Charles Norman Young Sept. 14, 1947, at Milton-Freewater, Ore. He died Dec. 29, 2000. A resident of Woodhaven, she was a retailer and homemaker.
The Sprit of Christmas
Hoisington Municipal Court Docket
Hoisington Municipal Court Docket Nov. 4 Johnny R. Espinosa, no drivers license, failed to appear Heidi M. Gill, driving while suspended, no proof insurance, speeding 29/20 Cierra Kaysea Ramsey, dog at large, fine $50, court costs $85 Chet D. Wheetham, drive while suspended, review Erin N. Rupp, no proof insurance, drive while suspended, journal entry Luke V. McConkey, battery domestic violence, 90 days jail, all but 5 ...
Future gardeners to meet
HOISINGTON - Gardeners of the Hoisington Community Garden will be meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 6:30 pm. in the back room of the Hoisington Pizza Hut. They will talk about how they will get started with the garden next spring. Food raised from this project will be given out to the people of our community that love to eat healthy garden vegetables. This project is endorsed by the Healthy Ministries Committee of the ...
Christmas Crafts
Club Calendar
Central Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired - at the Convent mon 12.27 Great Bend Optimist - noon at the Highland Hotel North Heritage Room Great Bend Rotary Club - noon at the Highland Hotel South Heritage Room tues 12.28 Noon Lions Club - noon at the Highland Hotel Downtown Development Inc. - 8 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room wed 12.29 Kiwanis - noon at the Highland Hotel Heritage Room thurs 12.30 ...
Senior Menu
Senior Friendship Meal The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted. Choice of means you have the choice of entree but you have to sign up ahead of time for choice. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are not included in suggested contribution for meal. For those 60 years and over, ...
Progress Club
The Progress Club met on Dec. 6 at the home of Darlene Boley. Seventeen members were present including two new members, Janet Engleman and Judy Turner.
Tyler Axman graduates from KSU College of Agriculture
Tyler Axman, a December 2010 College of Agriculture graduate in Food Science and Industry from Kansas State University, earned Cum Laude Honors. Tyler was one of only eight December 2010 College of Agriculture graduates to receive this honor. The earn Cum Laude Honors, a student must complete all undergraduate work with a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Tyler was recognized with other honors graduates on Dec. 10 at the Kansas State University ...
Senior Activities
Monday Blood Pressure - 11 a.m., Senior Center Tuesday Coffee and Doughnuts - 8:30 a.m., Senior Center Wednesday Ptich - 7 p.m., Senior Center Thursday Dominoes - 1 p.m., Senior Center
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Will George W. Bush and A.J. Clemente Get Mulligans?
When should you give someone a mulligan? Should you give a former President a mulligan for a good chunk of his 8 years in office? Should you give a young broadcaster a mulligan when he doesn't realize his mike is on and he says words more suitable for a Chris Rock routine?
Out of the Closet and into Identity Politics
I've never sought the spotlight.
Congressional Health Care
Wisconsin cheese in another form ... where have you been?
When our son Connor moved to Madison two years ago I was prepared for an introduction to all things Wisconsin. This was not entirely a blank slate - I was schooled on Fez and Red Forman from "That '70s Show," heard a little bit about their governor and some yelling that went on up there. But I didn't appreciate a food delicacy that has awakened taste buds left for dead long ago.
Is Planting a Garden in Your Future?
With temperatures dipping down into the 20's and snow and sleet falling from the sky less than two weeks ago, it is hard to believe the date on the calendar. For those who like to play in the dirt and plant a garden, you know that it is time to be planting certain vegetables or the heat of the summer will create another problem. Many peoples' past includes spending time working in the family garden. ...
Flood insurance rates to increase
Kansans evaluating their flood insurance needs should be aware of upcoming rate increases for new and renewal policies, according to Sandy Praeger, Commissioner of Insurance.
Mustangs ride early surge to win over Great Bend, 11-4
HAYS - Salina Central scored seven runs in the first two innings and coasted to an 11-4 victory over Great Bend on Saturday afternoon at Hays High School.
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