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Making the Rich Flee

Sheesh! Successful people in France are getting a lot of grief lately.

Will Connecticut Shooting Offer a Chance For A New Start

Last week can lose my number, stop telling people we dated in college and untag the pictures of us together on Facebook.

Too Soon Too Late

KDOT offers personalized traveler information

Just in time for the holidays, the Kansas Department of Transportation has made it easier than ever for travelers to get the latest information about their route to work, school or holiday gatherings.

Investigation into Belcher’s murder-suicide complete

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher was apparently worried he would lose his baby and money to his longtime girlfriend before fatally shooting her and killing himself, according to newly released police reports.

McGruder’s season-high 26 leads Kansas State to win

MANHATTAN - Rodney McGruder scored 26 points and Thomas Gipson added 14 points and 12 rebounds as Kansas State defeated Texas Southern 78-69 on Tuesday night.

St. John continues winning ways

ST. JOHN - At 7-0, the St. John High School boys' basketball team continues to cruise past opponents.

Central Plains routs Larned girls

LARNED - Central Plains High School built a 38-20 halftime lead against Larned on Tuesday night and then the Lady Oilers crested with a 26-point third quarter during a 72-32 blowout.

Richmond blitzed by No. 9 KU in 87-59 loss

LAWRENCE - The last time Richmond visited Allen Fieldhouse, the Spiders handed Kansas one of seven home losses in the Bill Self era.

Urban’s 22 points paces Otis-Bison

HEALY - Kole Urban scored a game-high 22 points - all coming in the first three quarters - as Otis-Bison built on an 18-4 lead after one period and romped past Healy 62-32 on Tuesday night.

Jail log - Dec. 14-16

Barton County Jail

OTR for Dec. 19, 2012

Great Bend Fire Department

​Bogus kidnapping reported

A 23-year-old male who reported being battered and kidnapped later told officials he made the whole thing up.

Hit-and-run car reported stolen

A hit-and-run injury accident occurred at 12th and Williams St. at 9:20 a.m. Saturday. The man allegedly driving the vehicle that left the scene was southbound on Williams St. and ran a stop sign, striking a vehicle driven by Loretta K. Miller. He then left the area and parked at 1105 Morton St., then left on foot. The car was located at 9:26 a.m. Brass knuckles were found in the car and booked as evidence.

Crime Stoppers Briefs

Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a burglary that occurred sometime between 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. on Dec. 3 at a used car lot located at 205 10th St. in Great Bend. Police Chief Dean Akings said four Duru brand tires, size 235/35/20, and four Vizzo 20-inch wheels were stolen from a vehicle parked in the lot. Loss was $1,520.