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Phillips 90th birthday
Ruby Phillips will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 15 with a card shower. Cards may be sent to 1401 Cherry Lane #207, Great Bend, KS 67530.
Juergensen 50th
Lyle and Bev Juergensen of Great Bend will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a weekend trip to Kansas City with their children and grandchildren.
Huckabee looks to the future of Israel -- Browns
On a beautifully calm winter day near the Sea of Galilee, Gov. Mike Huckabee shared with a group of Americans his concern for the future of Israel.
Business actually has to make sense -- Argus Hamilton
BEVERLY HILLS - God bless America, and how's everybody? President Obama addressed an Internet convention in Michigan on Thursday where he urged the computer and software industry to use their huge profits to hire more workers. His plea fell on deaf ears. Only the U.S. government hires more people than it needs. GOP Congressman Chris Lee resigned after he got caught sending shirtless photos of himself to a woman online. He'd been warned by leadership ...
Colorado edges Kansas State, 58-56
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Rodney McGruder sank a long 3-pointer with Alec Burks in his face, but the shot was still on his fingertips as the clock hit zeros and Colorado escaped with a 58-56 win over Kansas State on Saturday night.
Town, founder succumb to tragic circumstances
NETTLETON (AP) - The old mansion still sits near the banks of the dry Arkansas River - one of the only remains of this town with a tragic tale.
Larned Events
Wednesday Napa Auto Parts Store Ribbon Cutting - Larned Napa Auto Parts store will be celebrating new owner Steve Erb at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Larned Coffee Hour­ - The Larned Veterinary Clinic will be hosting Coffee Hour and introducing veterinary physician Doctor Jim Lowe at 930 a.m. Friday Burdett Coffee Hour - Coffee and Donut Hour at the Burdett Senior Building will begin at 9:30 a.m. ...
Larned School Menu
Breakfast Monday Breakfast pizza, fruit, milk Tuesday Mini muffins, fruit, milk Wednesday Pancake sausage on a stick, fruit, milk Thursday Poptarts, fruit, milk Friday Hot pocket, fruit, milk Lunch Monday Chicken nuggets, tater tots, veggie, salad bar, cookie, ice cream, milk Tuesday Deli turkey, chips, veggie, salad bar, milk Wednesday Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggie, salad bar, milk Thursday Hot ham and cheese, baked beans, savory wedges, salad bar, milk Friday Pepperoni pizza, ...
Jordaan Library Talk
Jordaan Memorial Library's Book Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. The theme is Develop a Love For Reading. Come prepared to talk about the books you have read recently or share an old favorite. Discover a new author. Books, both old and new, you may not have seen before will be available to check out. Come join the lively discussion.
Washington kick returner Banks stabbed
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Redskins kick returner Brandon Banks and a close friend were stabbed early Saturday during an altercation outside a downtown D.C. nightclub.
No. 2 Kansas cruises past Iowa State
LAWRENCE (AP) - In a victory that might nudge Kansas from No. 2 to No. 1, twin brothers came within one basket of twin stats.
Wisconsin halts Buckeyes’ unbeaten ride, 71-67
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Nobody's perfect. Jordan Taylor and Wisconsin found themselves in a huge hole against previously unbeaten Ohio State, but the Badgers only needed about 13 minutes to shatter the Buckeyes' chase at an undefeated season. "We knew we had a run in us," Taylor said. Taylor scored 21 of his 27 points in the second half, rallying No. 13 Wisconsin from a 15-point deficit to beat No. 1 Ohio State ...
Saturday's AP Top 25 Capsules
No. 3 Texas 69, Baylor 60 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Freshman Tristan Thompson had 17 points and 13 rebounds and Texas held off a furious rally by LaceDarius Dunn and Baylor to remain undefeated in the Big 12. Dunn scored 22 points in the second half as Baylor cut an 18-point deficit to three in the final 2 minutes. Texas led 65-60 when Dunn's 3-pointer rattled in and out of the rim with ...
Winter royalty
GBHS Winter Homecoming King Josh Prescott and Queen Karla Reza were crowned Friday.
Perfect Panthers
The 27th-annual Mr. Perfect Panther Pageant will be at 2 p.m. today at the Great Bend High School auditorium. Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $2 at the door, but all other donations will be accepted. Senior contestants include Greg Hildebrand, Dakota Ellis, Dakota Zecha, Ian Sheppard, Louis Burley, Josh Prescott, Austin Morgan and David Monceaux (not pictured). The Mr. Perfect Panther contest is a Kayette-sponsored service project and this year proceeds will ...
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Pit bull committee meets tonight
The City of Great Bend Pit Bull Committee will meet at 6 p.m. tonight at the City Office, 1209 Williams. The purpose of meeting is to hear comments from the public.
Royals score on wild pitch in ninth inning for 2-1 win
CLEVELAND - Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.
Oregon State advances with 11-4 win over Louisville
OMAHA, Neb. - It's one down and three to go for Oregon State.
Golden Belt Swim Squad claim second place at Leoti swim meet
LEOTI - The Golden Belt Swim Squad finished second at a Leoti swim meet on Saturday.
George Veprus 1916 - 2013
George Veprus, 97, died June 16 at Cherry Village Nursing Home in Great Bend. He was born on Feb. 18, 1916, in Lithuania. He was a longtime resident of Great Bend.
Georgia J. Crosley 1938 - 2013
Georgia J. Crosley, 75, passed away on Saturday afternoon, June 15, at Cherry Village Residential Care in Great Bend. Georgia was born on June 1, 1938 at Mountain View, Ark. to Harvey Andrew and Tolva Leona (Finch) Chatman, and had been a resident of Great Bend since 1992. In addition to being a homemaker, she provided in-home caregiver services for the past ten years to a number of individuals.
Kay George 1946 - 2013
LA CYGNE - Kay George, 66, passed away June 12 at her home. Born on Dec. 4, 1946 in Parsons, she was the daughter of William and Ava Kinne George. Kay graduated from Emporia State Teachers College receiving her Masters in Mathematics. She taught briefly in Alma before moving to La Cygne where she taught for 32 years at the Prairie View High School, teaching math and computers. She was also a cheerleader sponsor, Senior ...
Ribbon cutting
Hoisington VFW Auxiliary meets
HOISINGTON - The Hoisington VFW Auxiliary met on June 12.
FINALS COUNTDOWN
MIAMI - The Miami Heat weren't supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway.
Driver says he'll be ready if Packers call
APPLETON, Wis. - Donald Driver will be ready to go if the Green Bay Packers call and say they needed his help.
GREEN DAY
SAN ANTONIO - Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James.
