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Royals’ Maier has big day against Angels
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels are expecting big things from Ervin Santana again this season.
Chiefs announce new Hall of Fame inductee
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Former defensive back Kevin Ross, a seventh-round draft pick who went on to become a two-time Pro Bowler in 11 seasons with Kansas City, is this year's inductee into the Chiefs Hall of Fame.
Negotiations get another 24 hours for NFL, players union
WASHINGTON (AP) - America's favorite sport is still in business - for another day.
Avis J. Riedel 1927-2011
HUTCHINSON – Avis J. Riedel, 84, died Tuesday, March 1, at Garden City. Born Feb. 12, 1927, at Little River, she was the daughter of E. C. and Bessie (Spriggs) Miller. She married Clarence Riedel Sept. 5, 1949, at Lyons. He survives.
School Board seeks calendar input
The Unified School District 428 Board of Education is seeking input from the public about the 2011-2012 school-year calendar.
Test not only screens, it prevents cancer
There is one difference – a big difference – between a colonoscopy and most other types of cancer screenings.
We got China beat at the game board -- Argus Hamilton
HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody? The GAO reported Tuesday the current U.S. education system wastes billions using redundant programs. Forget classwork. China can never challenge us in satellite warfare as long as our educational system keeps churning out the world's best video game players. Britain threatened Moammar Khadaffi with a no-fly zone Monday and France threatened him with an arms embargo, while Germany threatened him with an economic blockade. The U.S. delivered ...
Thanks for children's books
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Ellinwood Community Library, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the friends and family of Daulton Doll, who have supported the children's room and programs at the Ellinwood Library through their generous donations. Daulton Doll was the beloved son of Deana and Mick Doll who lost his life in a tragic car accident in 2000. The Doll family has chosen to commemorate and celebrate Daulton's life every ...
Sure glad we got no inflation -- Martha Carr
The U.S. economy often reacts a lot like a colicky baby that requires constant adjustments to exactly what and how much of something is going in one end so that the right thing comes out on the other without a lot of trouble.
Kansas City rallies past Tigers, 11-5
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Kansas City manager Ned Yost isn't rushing to judgment on the Royals despite liking what he sees so far.
As the deadline approaches, NFL owners conclude meeting without lockout vote
WASHINGTON (AP) - NFL owners ended their special labor meeting Wednesday night without taking any action, just 30 hours before the collective bargaining agreement with the players expires.
Missouri State sits on top of MVC tournament seeding
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Missouri State executed a quick two-year turnaround to win its first Missouri Valley Conference title, rising from the 10th seed to No. 1 in this season's conference tournament.
Wednesday's AP Top 25 Capsules
No. 11 Louisville 87, Providence 60 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Preston Knowles had 20 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in his final home game to lead No. 11 Louisville to an 87-60 victory over reeling Providence on Wednesday night. Kyle Kuric had 25 points and Chris Smith added 12 for Louisville (23-7, 12-5), which clinched one of the top four spots in next week's Big East tournament and a double-bye into the quarterfinals. Vincent ...
Jayhawks top Aggies, 64-51
LAWRENCE (AP) - Marcus and Markieff Morris both scored 13 points and No. 2 Kansas wrapped up at least a share of its seventh straight Big 12 regular-season championship Wednesday night with a 64-51 victory over No. 24 Texas A&M.
Avis Riedel
GARDEN CITY - Avis Riedel, 84, died March 1 at Garden Valley Assisted Living in Garden City. Services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington.
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Lots to Celebrate in May
Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there! The month of May has arrived and that means a frenzy of activity for families who are celebrating Mother's day today and graduations now or in the weeks ahead. I am truly blessed to have my mother-in-law, daughter, and granddaughters close by. It is a joy to spend time together at a moment's notice. Hopefully your weekend plans include some good family time with plenty of hugs.
Prides of Kansas Lions To Wichita Convention
The annual Kansas Lions State Convention in Wichita, May 30 - June 1, 2013, will take on an international significance as the Kansas Lions host Lions Clubs International President Wayne Madden and wife Linda at the Airport Hilton Convention Center.
MILC, SURE, and NAP will restart on May 8
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced today that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, are scheduled to resume today, May 8th. This includes payments for the 2011 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program (SURE), the Noninsured Crop Assistance Program (NAP) and the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC).
Why Does It Matter?
This is finals week at Barton and many of the other colleges around the state. For instructors it's time to evaluate what students learned over the last semester. For students it's time for that one last push to maintain or raise their grades. While faculty see testing as a method to evaluate learning and adjust accordingly, students often see testing as a way to be tortured. Students focus on the grade while faculty focus on ...
Play safe on the farm
The dream of many young farm boys and girls is to ride on a tractor. For a youngster, the mammoth tractor epitomizes raw power, responsibility and coming of age.
“Celebrate Wheat” Quilt Block Challenge announced
The theme for the 2013 Barton County Fair quilt block challenge is "Celebrate Wheat." Coordinated by members of the Central Kansas Thread Benders quilt guild, the contest is open to anyone who sews. Kits are available for pick up for $3 at the Barton County Extension Office, 1800 12th Street in Great Bend. Each kit contains two fat eighths of fabric. Each of these fabrics must be used in the final block as well as ...
Pacers put down Knicks for 2-1 series lead
INDIANAPOLIS - Roy Hibbert had 24 points and 12 rebounds and Paul George had 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assist to lead the Pacers past New York 82-71 Saturday night in Game of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Pirates topple Mets
NEW YORK - Francisco Liriano struck out nine and pitched into the sixth inning to win his debut with Pittsburgh and help the Pirates beat the New York Mets 11-2.
Pettitte, Yankees edge Royals 3-2
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Andy Pettitte finally stopped beating himself up long enough to look at video of his past couple of outings, subpar efforts by any stretch and certainly his own lofty standards.
Lady Panthers to play Hays
The Great Bend High School girls' soccer team travels to Hays on Tuesday to play an opening-round game of a Class 5A regional tournament
Oilers capture third place at state tourney
HILLSBORO - Central Plains High School brought a young team, but the Oilers came through for a third-place finish at the Class 3-1A state tennis tournament on Saturday to take home some hardware.
Eagles lead area teams at Mid-Central Activities Association meet
HAYS - It was Thomas More Prep Marian that ruled Thursday's Mid-Central Activities Association track and field meet.
Cubs chase Strasburg in fifth en route to 8-2 win over Nationals
WASHINGTON - Stephen Strasburg fell apart after one of third baseman Ryan Zimmerman's two errors and wound up dropping his fifth consecutive decision as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 Saturday.
S.R.C.A. Drag Strip draws national eye
In its 60th year, the drag strip at Great Bend honors not only it's anniversary but also its national publicity.
Lingmerth leads at Players Championship
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods was surrounded by four rows of fans who stood shoulder-to-shoulder, curious to see how he was going to escape from the trees on the second hole at The Players Championship. Cheers erupted when he pulled out a 5-wood, a risky shot off the pine straw through a 15-foot gap of pines.
