Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
Victims airlifted to hospital in Wichtia
A three-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of 24th and Washington streets Tuesday. Two accident victims were airlifted to Wichita's Via-Christi Hospital following the accident. Great Bend police report an apparent medical condition by a driver triggered the accident at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday.
Pawnee County shelter a work in progress
LARNED - Volunteers are taking care of dogs and cats at the Pawnee County Humane Society building.
Barton Co. Welcome
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com With a 106-degree temperature, it's safe to say that Barton County provided a "warm" welcome to their visitors from Japan Saturday at Jack Kilby Square. Pleasantries were exchanged and everyone went on their way to their homes for the next month. "Our 4-H host families are excited and maybe a little nervous," said Berny Unruh, Barton County Extension agent. "It is a new experience that both the host family and their ...
City of Larned files 2010 Census appeal
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The city of Larned has filed an appeal with the U.S. Census Bureau arguing its 2010 headcount is too low. The 2010 Census reports the city of Larned had 4,054 residents, a 4.3 percent decrease from 2000 when it had 4,236 people. The appeal is filed with the 2010 Count Question Resolution (CQR) program, a mechanism for state and local government officials to challenge the 2010 Census population counts. ...
Suspect faces Stafford County charges
ST. JOHN - A suspect in a Stafford County shooting has been charged with one count of a level 4 felony, of aggravated battery with a firearm, according to a criminal court filing in Stafford County. Stafford County Attorney Joe Shepack is working on the case.
Bikers on a Mission
LARNED – Kevin Mincio's incredible journey started with 9-11. He worked a few blocks away from the World Trade Center as a vice president at Goldman Sachs in Manhattan when everyone's world changed forever on Sept 9, 2001. "9-11 changed me forever – and it changed me for the better," he said. Mincio's time after the disaster was invested in restoring his company's computer systems. But he could never get the image of nearby rescue ...
Bikers on a Mission
LARNED – Kevin Mincio's incredible journey started with 9-11. He worked a few blocks away from the World Trade Center as a vice president at Goldman Sachs in Manhattan when everyone's world changed forever on Sept 9, 2001. "9-11 changed me forever – and it changed me for the better," he said. Mincio's time after the disaster was invested in restoring his company's computer systems. But he could never get the image of nearby rescue ...
State Senator surprised by firing
LARNED - For the second time in just over two years, the superintendent at the Larned State Hospital has been fired.
Hudson youngster to get medical help
HUDSON - "We have scheduled a trip for Derek!" A Hudson youngster diagnosed with cerebral palsy has been accepted for stem-cell replacement treatment at the Tiantan Puhua International Hospital in Beijing, China. Derek Grabast, the son of Ken and Brenda Grabast of Hudson will undergo a stem-cell procedure to treat non-verbal autism and spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. The third-grader is unable to talk or walk. He was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was two ...
Jesse Foundation cyclists will visit Larned Saturday
LARNED - U.S. Army veteran Kevin Mincio and Matt Sauri, an entrepreneur and philanthropist are cycling across America to provide education and help for families of fallen soldiers and to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of September 11, 2001.
Camp Pawnee will add corn maze
LARNED - Larned Pride organizers received the Larned city council's blessing to proceed with a plan to add a corn maze to Camp Pawnee in 2012. Organizers believe a corn maze will be another tourist attraction that will enhance Camp Pawnee several weeks in the fall.
Prairie fire brought under control
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtrbune.com LARNED - A potentially dangerous fire situation south of Larned was quickly brought under control by Pawnee County firefighters Tuesday afternoon. Mark Wagner, Pawnee County emergency management director, said fire crews from Larned, Garfield and the Larned State Hospital responded to the fire called in by a motorist at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday south of Larned off K-19. Ten fire vehicles and more than 30 firefighters responded to the fire. Fire trucks ...
Blacksmith enjoys hot, dusty hobby
FORT LARNED - Pete Bethke of Larned remembers watching westerns on television when he was growing up as a youngster. He's always had an appreciation of history, even dating back to the bustling Fort Larned days.
City manager enjoys first week on the job
LARNED - A fast-paced first week has featured a crash course on the 2012 city budget and multiple meetings with various department heads.
Interest rates favorable for hospital bond
LARNED - Piper Jaffray's banking spokesmen said current interest rates have created a favorable financial climate for a proposed $18.9 million Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.
Articles By Author - Jim Misunas
Teenage drowning victim found at Kanopolis Lake
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com KANOPOLIS LAKE - A three-day search for a drowning victim ended when a body of an 18-year-old teenager surfaced at Kanopolis Lake at 8 a.m. Friday, according to the Ellsworth County sheriff. Ellsworth County Sheriff Tracy Ploutz said the body of Salina's Derek Wheeler, 18, washed ashore at Boldt Bluff in the southwest corner of Kanopolis Lake. Ellsworth County deputies and personnel from the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Department and the ...
Phonegate
Edward Snowden's "crime," was warning his fellow Americans about a secret spy program conducted by his own government.
Larned mayor appreciates Gene Keady’s honor
By Jim Misunas
Jimmy Dee and the Destinations to perform Friday night
By Jim Misunas
‘Gene Keady Way’ to be dedicated in hometown
LARNED - Larned native Gene Keady, a six-time National Coach of the Year, will be honored in his hometown Saturday at noon.
JUNE JAUNT DELIVERS
June Jaunt delivered something for every age group in Great Bend.
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