NBA free agency opens Monday

Dwight Howard could leave, Chris Paul is expected to stay, and plenty more will happen beyond Los Angeles when the NBA's free agency period opens.

Four-way tie for lead at AT&T National after three rounds

BETHESDA, Md. - Roberto Castro went from a share of the lead to five shots behind in three holes. He finished the third round of the AT&T National by hitting a 5-iron left of the 18th green and into the water. And he still managed to be part of a four-way tie for the lead.

Exits of Pierce, Garnett signal end of Big 3

BOSTON - Letting Doc Rivers go to the Los Angeles Clippers was the first sign. Getting rid of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett clinched it.

Scherzer becomes first pitcher to win first 12 since 1986

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Max Scherzer is getting as good at deflecting attention from his accomplishments as he is at shutting down opposing hitters.

Crash causes mayhem during first stage of Tour de France

BASTIA, Corsica - Riders at the Tour de France know to expect the unexpected. But nothing could have prepared them for the mayhem that turned Saturday's first stage of the 100th Tour into a demolition derby on two wheels.

Barton hires Benjamin to head softball program

Barton Community College approved the hiring of Marc Benjamin as head coach for the softball program on Thursday.

Djokovic eases past Chardy to reach fourth round at Wimbledon

LONDON - Even by his own lofty standards, Novak Djokovic put in a Wimbledon performance that was close to perfect.

Royals generate runs for Shields, beat Twins

MINNEAPOLIS - The Kansas City Royals have won the last six games started by James Shields, though it's hard to tell by looking at his record.

Rosewood AKTION Club participates in state conference

Eight members of Rosewood Services' AKTION Club, along with two sponsors, participated in the Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK) Conference in mid-June in Topeka.

Human eMotion raises more than $15,000

Great Bend Regional Hospital's staff put a lot of effort into this year's Human eMotion Event and all the hard work paid off, sponsors said. Five hundred eighty-seven participants and over 50 volunteers enjoyed a beautiful morning of running, walking and biking and raised more than $15,000 for the Family Crisis Center and Great Bend High School Future Business Leaders of America.

Local veterans benefit from ARCH project at St. Rose

Local and area veterans now have the opportunity to receive more of their health-care services at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center, thanks to a federal pilot program. It is called Project ARCH, which stands for Access Received Closer to Home.

OTR for June 30, 2013

Great Bend Police

Sudden wind and rain upsets evening commute, interrupts power

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Help sought for July 4 display

To celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the City of Great Bend - along with Sunflower Diversified Services and many other sponsors - will host a Community Fireworks Display at the Great Bend Expo Complex. The show is choreographed to music, and will begin at dusk. Sunset will take place at approximately 9:02 p.m., and the show will begin as soon as it is dark enough (around 9:33 p.m.).

Now that food doesn’t discriminate

HOLLYWOOD - God bless America, and how's everybody?

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