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Bonds’ sentencing brings BALCO saga to near-closure
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The largest federal criminal investigation into sports doping began more than nine years ago with a tax agent digging through the trash of the now notorious Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative. Barring an appeal, the government's work comes to an anti-climactic end Friday when Barry Bonds - the probe's highest-profile catch - is sentenced for obstruction of justice.
Paul headed to LA; Clippers, that is
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Chris Paul is headed to Los Angeles for real this time - to the Clippers, not the Lakers.
Great Bend captures first
HUTCHINSON - The Great Bend High School swim team to first place for the first time this season, winning the Hutchinson meet on Tuesday night.
CRENNEL IN CHARGE
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Romeo Crennel stepped to the podium inside the Chiefs' practice facility, gripping both sides of it with his meaty hands, and promptly named Kyle Orton his starting quarterback.
Wendell E. “Chub” Brenner
DAYTON, Ohio - Wendell E. "Chub" Brenner, 83, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly of North Fort Myers Fla., died Dec. 13, 2011.
Frances H. Pratt 1923-2011
GREAT BEND - Frances H. Pratt, 88, died Dec. 14, 2011 at Great Bend Regional Hospital.
BCC’s inmate education program receives grant extension through August 2012
Since 2009, almost 700 incarcerated youth and adults have had the opportunity to pursue a higher education through Barton Community College's grant funded Reach Out, Retrain and Re-entry (R3) project. This number shattered the project's initial goal of 250 participants, and with a recent government grant extension, many more will have the same opportunities, according to Elaine Simmons, BCC's dean of Workforce Training and Community Education.
St. Rose doctor suggests less invasive hysterectomies in most cases
When a woman's doctor recommends a hysterectomy, one of her first questions should be "what kind of hysterectomy," advised Maxine Lingurar, M.D. Gone are the days of one-size fits all.
Home burglarized during remodeling
Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a burglary that occurred between 1 p.m. on Nov. 26 and 4:10 p.m. on Nov. 27 at 1912 Adams St. in Great Bend, at a house that was being remodeled.
DARE
HOLYROOD - DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) culmination for the Central Plains Elementary School 5th graders took place on Monday, after 11 weeks of classroom education. Barton County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Brad Patzner instructed 24 students from Lisa Ryan and Kara Potter's classes.
Hoisington Municipal Court Dec. 1
Benito Barrera Jr., disorderly conduct, fine $50, court costs $85
Mystic Blues
The great outdoors
lia sophia names Top Sales Advisor in Hoisington
lia Sophia recently announced top honors for its Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers for their outstanding sales accomplishments and professionalism. Having just joined the fashion jewelry business, Ona Marshall of Hoisington has earned this accomplishment in the first 15 weeks by attaining certain sales levels and by sharing lia sophia with other new Advisors.
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Quarterback Cozart has strong showing in Kansas spring game
LAWRENCE - In the early stages of yet another quarterback battle at Kansas, Montell Cozart made quite the case for being the starter during the Jayhawks' spring game Saturday.
JAMES TAKES A SEAT
WASHINGTON - The Miami Heat opted for rest for LeBron James and Chris Bosh over the pursuit of the Eastern Conference's top seed, and the Washington Wizards capitalized in a 114-93 breeze of a game Monday night that clinched the No. 1 seed for the Indiana Pacers.
Lady Cougars dominate KJCCC meet
EMPORIA - The Barton Community College women's golf team stormed back into the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference race on Sunday as the Lady Cougars carded a 25-stroke victory in Conference Meet No. 5 held at the Emporia Golf Course.
Homer-filled game suspended due to weather
CINCINNATI (AP) - Neil Walker and Gaby Sanchez hit back-to-back homers twice, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds combined for 10 homers in only six innings before rain forced a suspension with the score tied 7-all Monday night.
Phelps comes out of retirement
Michael Phelps is coming out of retirement, lured back into the pool by the fun of it and the possibility of swimming at a fifth Olympics in Rio in 2016.
Panthers compete in Garden City
GARDEN CITY - The Great Bend High School boys' golf team finished sixth on Saturday at the Garden City Invitational.
OTR for April 15, 2013
Humane Society investigates cruelty to animals report
Ellinwood Municipal Court
Ellinwood Municipal Court Docket - April 8, 2014
Larned State Hospital resident pleads guilty to sending obscene material to a minor
WICHITA – A registered sex offender residing at Larned State Hospital pleaded guilty Monday to sending obscene material to a minor while he was a patient at Larned State Hospital, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.
Curtain call: BCC Thespian Showcase to highlight theater
The Barton Community College theater department will hold its last performance of the school year at the Thespian Showcase at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
