Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
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.
Tennis team adds final touch up
LARNED - The Larned High tennis team added the final finishing touches for the Doerr-Vernon Park tennis courts.
Juvenile treatment catches Senator's eye
LARNED - Upon first inspection, State Senator Allen Schmidt was duly impressed by the Larned State Hospital facilities. Monday marked the first visit to the Larned State Hospital complex for Schmidt, a Democrat representing District 36, since February.
Race will benefit Larned High School
LARNED - After a series of football-related concussions in 2010, Larned High School had already committed to buying 16 new football helmets.
Bus driver called ‘heroine’
NESS COUNTY - A Western Plains bus driver certified as a EMT is being hailed as a heroine following a bus accident in northern Ness County Friday morning.
Pawnee Valley Co-op boosts tax credits
LARNED - Kim Barnes, Pawnee County Cooperative Association CFO, said contributing tax credits to help purchase a CT scanner for Pawnee Valley Community Hospital makes perfect sense.
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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