Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
Correctional residents hear about Special Olympics
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Residents of the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility celebrated Disability Awareness Month by hearing about the Special Olympics Kansas recently. Luke Schulte serves as director of special events and fundraisers for Special Olympics Kansas, corporate sponsorships, Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run and fundraising volunteers. Schulte said 22 sports and activities are offered year-round through 76 local programs. Besides the popular sports of basketball and track and field, softball, volleyball, ...
Special Advocates
Kevyn Soupiset, Larned Chamber president; Courtland Holman, Larned Chamber director; State Senator Allen Schmidt, D-Hays; and Dennis McKinney, candidate for Kansas House 117th District; toured the Larned Mental Health Correctional Facility and the Juvenile Justice Authority Monday in Larned. The visitors said they were impressed with the innovative programming and the high level of commitment by the public service professionals.
St. John loses playoff heartbreaker, 36-32
ST. JOHN - Pretty Prairie High School converted twice on fourth down and turned to magician Alex Mains to rescue the Bulldogs one last time.
LJCF superintendent enjoys her job
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Mira Vucicevic, the superintendent at the Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility, said she was intrigued by the job opportunity. Once she researched the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority, the opportunity to be LCCF superintendent captured her interest. "The apparent transparency and alignment with best practices was inviting," she said. Her transition to a new job has been eased by Wendy Leiker, LJCF deputy superintendent. "I cannot say enough about deputy superintendent ...
Eagles defend state title; Montoya finishes runner-up
WAMEGO - The Ellinwood Eagles flew high for the second consecutive year on Saturday at the Class 2A state cross-country championships.
Book lovers discover their annual paradise
The books that the Friends of the Great Bend Library enjoy vary, but all agree that reading continues to be a passion in their lives.
Pamida Pharmacy to remain open during transition
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Larned Pamida store will launch its conversion into a Shopko Hometown store Sunday by shutting down parts of the store for a week. The Pamida pharmacy will remain open during the six-week remodeling. "We're excited about the transition to Shopko Hometown, but want to assure customers that the Pamida Pharmacy will continue to remain open and ready to serve them during the conversion process," said Harry Zielke, RPh, ...
Heather Award honors Bethell posthumously
TOPEKA - Representative Bob G. Bethell was honored posthumously for the Heather Award, presented during the Governor's Conference for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect by TFI Family Services Inc.
Larned’s Skelton cards state birdie
HESSTON - Larned High School's Brittany Skelton highlighted a 97 with a birdie at Monday's Class 4A State Tournament at Hesston Golf Park.
Training helps First Bank employees
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com CHASE - First Bank President Jeff Laudermilk and Elsie Sells, First Bank senior vice president, breathed a sigh of relief. Bank robbery suspect Jason Michael Gleason, 30, of Lyons, was apprehended Tuesday on charges of attempted first-degree murder in the commission of a felony, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and probation violation 11 hours after he robbed First Bank of Chase at gunpoint. "We have a training session every year and ...
Bank robbery suspect faces murder, kidnapping charges
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com SALINA - Bank robbery suspect Jason Michael Gleason, 30, of Lyons, was booked into the Saline County Jail at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday on charges of attempted first-degree murder in the commission of a felony, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and a probation violation. Gleason will face bank robbery charges at a later date, most likely in federal court, according to Kyle Smith, deputy director for the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Rice ...
Gleason's brothers in prison for murder, drive-by shooting
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Keeping up with the Gleasons is not an easy task. Jason Michael Gleason became the third family member to be accused of a felony crime involving a gun Tuesday in Saline County. Bank robbery suspect Jason Michael Gleason, 30, of Lyons, was booked into the Saline County Jail on charges of attempted first-degree murder in the commission of a felony, attempted second-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and a probation violation. Gleason will ...
Suspect identified in Chase bank robbery
CHASE - The First Bank of Chase, 509 Main Street, occupies a brick building adjacent to the Chase police department at 507 Main.
Planning commission makes recommendation on rezoning issue
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Larned City/Pawnee County Planning Commission made a recommendation to approve the rezoning for a portion of the property requested by the Pawnee County Co-op. The Pawnee County Co-op requested a zoning change from R-2 Two Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial Zone for the Toles and Adams Addition; a vacant property east of the former Doerr Metal Factory; and properties at 308 E. 4th, 318 Toles and ...
Planning board makes recommendation
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Larned City/Pawnee County Planning Commission made a recommendation to approve the rezoning for a portion of the property requested by the Pawnee County Co-op. The Pawnee County Co-op requested a zoning change from R-2 Two Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial Zone for the Toles and Adams Addition; a vacant property east of the former Doerr Metal Factory; and properties at 308 E. 4th, 318 Toles and ...
Articles By Author - Jim Misunas
Fort Larned will feature Memorial weekend activities
LARNED - Step back in time at Fort Larned National Historic Site over Memorial Weekend.
Lack of supervision is cause for concern
Perhaps a Congressional inquiry about the Internal Revenue Service providing extra scrutiny targeting political groups should not be a surprise.
Reece leads Larned at 4A state golf tourney
CHENEY - It was a learning experience for Larned High School's golf team at the Class 4A state golf tournament.
Freedom of speech
Freedom of speech is a founding principle of our country. Freedom of speech also comes with responsibility.
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