Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
National Guard Armory draws interest
LARNED - When Larned's National Guard Armory was turned over to the city of Larned in 2010, no one knew what the future would hold for the building.
Pawnee Humane Society work to resume
Construction ongoing for Pawnee Humane Society LARNED - Thanks to a $109,000 loan from the city of Larned, it's full speed ahead for the second phase of the Pawnee County Humane Society building. The 3,850-sq. ft. building is near the entrance of the Larned State Hospital off W. 8th. It will provide room for dogs and cats with separate rooms for food prep, laundry and grooming and education. The Larned city council approved to provide ...
Great Bend students fit at Fort Larned
FORT LARNED - Fort Larned promoted Kansas Kids Fitness and Safety Day Friday in conjunction with the Governor's Council on Fitness.
Quivira Wildlife Reguge runs control burn
QUIVIRA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - The smoke rose gently over the horizon Tuesday as 13 firefighters managed a control burn over 1,800 acres Tuesday in the northeast section of the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Rice and Stafford counties. Winds ranged from 4 to 6 mph.
Fort Larned features big week
FORT LARNED - Fort Larned and Topeka's Cedar Crest will promote Kansas Kids Fitness and Safety Day Friday in conjunction with the Governor's Council on Fitness.
Larned store receives remodeling
LARNED - A ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday will mark the completion of a renovation project at the Larned Dillon's store, 423 Main Street. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Entertainer doubles as Santa Fe announcer
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - It's safe to say that Jeff Broer can pretty much handle anything thrown his way. Whether it's a late-minute change to a parade entry or entertaining, Broer easily shifted roles Saturday. Pilot Lewis Young was honored during the parade at the grand marshal. Young was flown countless missions of mercy for Angel Flight Central program, which provides free transportation for those requiring medical treatment. After the Santa Fe Trail ...
Grabast's trip delayed by court ruling
HUDSON - A potentially life-changing stem-cell appointment scheduled for their son in Germany has been canceled, leaving a Stafford County family searching for answers.
Larned's Santa Fe Trail Days
The 19th Annual Santa Fe Trail Days event continued Saturday in Larned. Dozens of community-wide events were scheduled.
Students learn at Coin Carnival
LARNED - Phinney math teacher Joni Johnson said the second-graders at Phinney Elementary School mark their calendars for "Coin Carnival."
Announcer enjoys Santa Fe parade
LARNED - Public address announcer Jeff Broer likes to ad-lib during the annual Santa Fe Trail Days parade in Larned. Broer will get to practice his combination of quick wit and gift of gab during Saturday's 11 a.m. parade in downtown Larned.
Grabast family prepares for ‘miraculous’ journey
HUDSON - Ken and Brenda Grabast and their children will begin the journey of a lifetime the last weekend of May.
Female trick artist one-of-a-kind
LARNED - Joan Wells, a member of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame, grew up as a cowgirl, and she's still living her dream.
Citizens continue to fight crime
When a request was made to raise your hand if you've been a victim of burglary, District Judge Mike Keeley raised his hand too.
Two employees will lose jobs
LARNED - The Fort Larned USD 495 board of education has approved proactive cost-savings measures that will reduce the district's budget at least $250,000 for the 2011-2012 school year.
Articles By Author - Jim Misunas
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech is a founding principle of our country. Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility.
Indians sweep doubleheader on road at Nickerson
NICKERSON - Larned High School's baseball team swept Nickerson 14-3 and 4-2 on Tuesday evening to maintain momentum heading to a Thursday doubleheader at Great Bend.
CINCO DE MAYO
The weather did not exactly cooperate, but Joe Hernandez and his friends didn't let it interrupt their celebration.
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