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Hey, fair is fair, you know
According to an analysis of 2007 IRS statistics, the average taxpayer residing in New York City's posh Helmsley Building - owned before her death by Leona Helmsley, who once reportedly said that "only the little people pay taxes" - paid only 14.7 percent of his income in federal taxes.
Lockout affecting employees
NEW YORK (AP) - NFL employees have had their salaries trimmed by 12 percent since April, and seven teams have instituted pay cuts or furloughs of workers outside the huddle since the owners' lockout of players began March 12, The Associated Press has found in interviews around the league.
Bruins win first championship since 1972
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - The Boston Bruins had waited 39 long years for another drink from the Stanley Cup, and Tim Thomas was awfully thirsty.
Mavs’ Stevenson arrested for public intoxication
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson has been arrested for public intoxication.
Benefit feed for Flagor’s national tourney trip scheduled
HOISINGTON - There will be a hamburger/hot dog benefit feed for Mallory Flagor, who has qualified for a national volleyball tournament with her club team, the Kansas Jets.
Braves sweep Pratt on road, prepare for classic
PRATT - The Great Bend Braves advanced their record to 6-2 after sweeping Pratt on the road on Tuesday.
Chiefs travel to Newton on Thursday night
The Great Bend Chiefs, a 19-and-under American Legion baseball team, travel to Newton on Thursday.
Three die in pickup-tractor collision
Three people died and two more were injured Tuesday evening, when a pickup struck a farm tractor on K-4 in Rush County.
Crime Stoppers seeks info on stolen four-wheeler
Crime Stoppers is seeking information on last week's theft of a four-wheeler and its trailer from a residence in Great Bend.
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Alice Mary Nobles 1919 - 2014
GREAT BEND - Alice Mary Nobles, 94, died March 6, 2014 at her home in Great Bend. Born July 18, 1919 in Logan County, she was the daughter of Samuel and Josie (Baugh) Cushinberry. On Dec. 18, 1947 she married Daniel Nobles in Kansas City, Mo. A longtime resident of Great Bend, growing up in Hoisington, she was employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Industries in Kansas City, Mo. during World War II and later was a private home care provider.
Donald L. Reed
WICHITA - Donald L. Reed, 72, passed away March 3, 2014.
Marie T. Jilg 1921 - 2014
OLMITZ – Marie T. Jilg, 93, went home to the Lord on March 6, 2014 at the Oxford at Broadmoor, Wichita.
Robert G. Keeler 1950-2014
TUCSON, Ariz. - Robert G. Keeler, 63, passed peacefully on March 4, 2014, feeling the love of his family and friends.
Central Plains and Macksville boys, girls play in finals
CLASS 1A GIRLS DIVISION I
Gannon decision effect on USD 428 unclear
It's been a long time coming, but even though the Kansas Supreme Court has released its decision in the state's appeal of the Gannon vs. Kansas school finance lawsuit, the question of funding schools is still up in the air.
Paging in the House of Representatives
Ellinwood Police Docket
Approximately 125 calls for service and 82 officer initiated calls were received for the month of February. Officers responded to 17 medical/fire calls. Seven arrests were made and nine criminal summonses were served in the month of February.
Putin Gives the World Half a Peace Sign
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held up his hand, clenched his fist and given "half a peace sign" to the Ukraine, Europe and especially to President Barack Obama. And so the debate has begun:
A Letter To My Son: The Sequel
Has it really been 10 years since I wrote a heartfelt letter to my newborn son, Gideon Lewis Tyree? (See my blog at www.dannytyree.blogspot.com for a collection of Gideon columns.)
Kansas high court: School funding unconstitutional
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - The Kansas Supreme Court said Friday the state's current public school funding levels are unconstitutional.
Check It Out!
ELLINWOOD -There are new books at the Ellinwood School/Community Library. They are:
Mural donors honored
ELLINWOOD -Donors for the Ellinwood Community Mural were honored at the Cake and Cobbler Reception at the annual meeting of the Ellinwood Community Historical Society March 4 in Ellinwood. 117 donors contributed over $5,000 in amounts from $10 to $500 for the mural featuring the history of Ellinwood on the Old Santa Fe Road. They were shown the plaque to be affixed to the building at Main and Santa Fe Ave where the Ellinwood Emporium is now located. It has names of all who donated a "bucket of paint" contribution ($25) or more toward this community project sponsored by ...
