Motor vehicle deaths increase by largest percent in 50 years

Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths were 8 percent higher in 2015 than they were in 2014 - the largest year-over-year percent increase in 50 years. The Council estimates 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads, and 4.4 million were seriously injured with injuries requiring medical attention, meaning 2015 likely was the deadliest driving year since 2008.

Hey Bernie, the Robots Are Coming

Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders thinks he can wave a magic government wand, impose lots of new taxes and government programs and make the world grand.

Socialism: Worshipping the God of Government

It takes more faith to depend on the government than it does to trust in God's provision, but you'd never know it watching Progressives worship at their government golden calf that owns nothing at all unless it takes it from you.

Health insurance enrollment numbers higher overall in Kansas

According to the Health Insurance Marketplace, more than 12.7 million Americans signed up for a health insurance plan for 2016 during the marketplace's open enrollment period that ended Jan. 31. This number includes more than 4 million new enrollees.

The Clinton Sanders 500

​Dr. Walter Curtis “Curt” Niederee 1930-2016

WESTON, Mo. - Dr. Walter Curtis "Curt" Niederee, 85, of Weston, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital, in Kansas City, Mo. He was a medical doctor and surgeon in Great Bend for 29 years.

GBRC to host Defensive Driving Course

The Great Bend Recreation Commission and Barton County Farm Bureau will be hosting a "Defensive Driving Course" on March 8 through March 9, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Great Bend Activity Center located at 2715 18th St.

GBRC to host ‘Murder At The Juice Joint’

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a "Murder At The Juice Joint" event.

Open house at Oxford House

There will be an open house to commemorate the opening of the Oxford House Hope Central from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 at 1614 Morton St.

At the Mike

BY MIKE MARZOLF

Irv Gotsche continues serving St. Rose Health Center after 25 years

When Irv Gotsche ran into a friend at what is now St. Rose Health Center, little did he know it was the beginning of a long-standing relationship with the facility.

OTR for February 24, 2016

Great Bend Fire/EMS

Doonan® Specialized Trailer, LLC announces launch of newly redesigned, responsive website

Doonan® Specialized Trailer, LLC, a leading manufacturer of platform trailers, including custom flatbeds, drop decks, oilfield trailers, extendibles, RGN lowbeds and double drops, announces the launch of its newly redesigned website: www.Doonan.com. The new site features a bold, new modern look and offers users new responsive functionality, as internet usage continues its shift from traditional PC access to mobile and tablet devices.

Bake sale keeps getting better

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