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Florida routs UC Santa Barbara, 79-51
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida made its opening game in the NCAA tournament look like one of those preseason exhibitions.
San Diego State beats Northern Colorado 68-50
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - San Diego State's players chased Devon Beitzel around screens, got hands in his face, challenged his shots.
Richmond upsets Vanderbilt, 69-66
DENVER (AP) - Richmond added another upset to an impressive NCAA tournament resume that already had several.
Pitt eases past UNCA, 74-51
WASHINGTON (AP) - Matt Dickey chased down a loose ball and fed J.P. Primm for a fast break, cutting UNC Asheville's deficit to six with 15:22 to play and prompting Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon to call one of those need-to-stop-the-momentum timeouts.
Knight’s drive propels Kentucky past Princeton
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Brandon Knight missed his first seven shots and even found himself on the bench in the final minute against Princeton.
Fernandez drops in last-second 3-pointer to advance Temple
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Don't call him "one-and-Dunphy" anymore. Juan Fernandez sank an off-balance 18-footer with less than a second to play to hand Temple a wild 66-64 victory over Penn State and end coach Fran Dunphy's NCAA tournament record 11-game losing streak. "It might have been our time, that's all," Dunphy said. "Just our time." And a long time coming for one of college basketball's most respected coaches, whose team advanced to a third-round ...
Morehead State upsets No. 4-seeded Louisville
DENVER (AP) - On the verge of seeing his unheralded, 13th-seeded Morehead State program turn into something much more impressive, the coach could have called a play for his NBA-bound center or his guard who couldn't miss.
Last-second shot lifts Butler over Old Dominion
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sometimes, a game-winning play is craftily designed and enacted with precision by each of the five players on the floor.
West Virginia downs weary Clemson, 84-76
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Clemson's determination to overcome fatigue was no match for West Virginia's fresh legs.
Barton Community College takes Spring Break
Barton Community College day and evening classes will be closed for the college's Spring Break March 21-25. Barton's offices will remain open through March 23, but will be closed March 24 and 25. The Shafer Gallery will be closed March 20-25. The gallery will be open Sunday, March 27, for the final day of the Barton County High School Juried Art Exhibition. The college's regular class schedule and business hours will resume ...
Correction: Artist’s name misspelled
A student's name was misspelled in Thursday's article from Barton Community College about the awards presented in a juried show for area high school students. Carly Hoffman from Claflin received an honorable mention for her acrylic painting, "Welcome to the Jungle." In addition, Jennifer Berg is the current art teacher in Claflin.
Virginia M. Bitter
HOISINGTON - Virginia M. Bitter, 78, died March 17 at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina. Born July 20, 1932, at Russell, she was the daughter of Edward and Alvena (Dick) Luerman.
Wade R. Schartz
Wade R. Schartz, 78, died March 17, 2011, at his home in Great Bend. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.
Dean Wells 1930 - 2011
Dean Wells, 80, died March 17 at Central Kansas Medical Center, in Great Bend. Born March 26, 1930, at Carmen, Okla., he was the son of Rene and Thelma Jayne (Rhea) Wells.
Duke Special to perform Saturday in St. John
By Tribune Staff ST. JOHN - Irish musician Duke Special will return to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York next week, but on Saturday he'll stop in St. John for a "house gig" to raise money for the local food bank. The program will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the St. John High School Auditorium, said Linda Welch, concert organizer. A freewill donation is requested for the ...
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Larned State Hospital runners place second
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - The Larned State Hospital marathon team captured second place among the 15 entries in the Government Agency Division of the 13th Annual Oklahoma City Marathon.
Larned forensics team competes at state
The Larned High forensics team competed at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina May 4 for the Class 4A state speech festival. From left, Abby Ayre, Rachael Herter, Michael Wysong, Shealon Calkins, Alex Lessard, Samantha Harter and (not pictured) Jacey Bishop. Earning one ratings were Michael Wysong, poetry; Rachael Herter and Jacey Bishop, IDA; Jacey Bishop, prose. Earning two ratings were Abby Ayre, poetry; Samantha Harter, humorous solo; Alex Lessard and Shealon Calkins, IDA.
Hekele graduates from basic training
Army Reserve Spec. Tiffany J. Hekele has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
4-H shooters place 2nd at state
The Barton County team of Ryan Kohman, Parker Smith, Katelyn Reh and Lake Lyman placed 2nd in the state at the recent State 4-H Air Rifle Competition. The 4-H Shooting Sports Program uses the skills and disciplines of shooting to assist young people and their leaders to attain knowledge and develop essential life skills.
Candidate selected as Kansas 911 Liaison
The Kansas 911 Coordinating Council and the Kansas Adjutant General's Department have selected Scott Ekberg as the Kansas 911 liaison. Ekberg will begin his duties May 13th.
Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball announces new Managing Partner
The certified public accounting firm of Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered is pleased to announce Brian Staats as the firm's new Managing Partner, effective May 1st.
Louise Gunn 90th
Louise Gunn will celebrate her 90th birthday with a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. on May 18 at the First Christian Church, 5230 Broadway in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be her children, grandchildren and their families. No gifts are requested.
Richard L. Ahlvers 80th
Richard L. Ahlvers will celebrate his 80th birthday with an Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. on May 19 at 37 NW 48 Road in Great Bend. Hosts for the event will be his children, Alicia Ahlvers and Richelle Ahlvers Dolphin and husband Wade.
League of Women Voters meeting
League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold the monthly meeting at noon on Tuesday, May 14, at Montana Mike's in the north room. Lunch will be from the menu and can be from their "quick serve" menu.
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 Patton road. Items on the agenda include approval of 7-12 English Language Arts resource adoption; options for replacement of current HVAC system at Riley Elementary School; approval of FBLA trip to Anaheim, Calif. for national competition; approval to alter summer hours at the District Education Center; approval of sign purchase by Lincoln School PTO; approval to renew ...
Timothy and Amy Frieb give back to local community through Fontanelle Hybrids FOCUS Grant
Timothy and Amy Frieb recently presented the Hoisington Boy Scout/Cub Scout Troop 7130 with a $2,500 FOCUS grant through Fontanelle Hybrids.
