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Senate’s redistricting proposal delayed
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com HAYS - The status of State Senator Allen Schmidt's 36th District is still under debate. Schmidt is a Democrat from Hays. The original bill nicknamed "Ad Astra," from the Senate Redistricting Committee would erase Schmidt's 36th District seat, resurrecting it in Johnson County. Under that plan, counties in the existing 36th District would move into the 38th District, which includes Dodge City. The 38th District seat is held by first-term Senator ...
Senator Schmidt supports housing research
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - State Senator Allen Schmidt, D-Hays, said raising awareness for rural housing needs is a top priority. Schmidt has visited with Pawnee County officials and Larned State Hospital personnel how improved housing will help retain and attract job seekers. A meeting targeting rural housing development for western Kansas is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Ellis County Welcome Center, 2700 Vine. Anyone interested in attending should call Aaron ...
Housing conference scheduled in Hays
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - State Senator Allen Schmidt, D-Hays, has targeted increased rural housing opportunities as one of his hot topics. Schmidt has visited with Pawnee County officials and Larned State Hospital personnel about housing improvements as a means of attracting job seekers. A meeting targeting rural housing development for western Kansas is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at the Ellis County Welcome Center, 2700 Vine. Anyone interested in attending ...
New gadgets attract customers
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com The latest technology and new products were on display during the Central Kansas Spring Expo 2012 at the Great Bend Expo Complex. The Central Kansas Spring Expo is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Expo Complex west of Great Bend. Electronic gadgets are hot items. Computers, high definition televisions and satellite TV were attracting steady traffic. Even a company like Nex-Tech, known for wireless Internet and cell ...
Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase scheduled June 15-17
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Shawn McReynolds has a vision of Great Bend being a mecca of outdoor activity this summer. The inaugural Bottoms Up Outdoor Showcase is scheduled for June 15-17 in the Expo I and II buildings west of town. The weekend will be highlighted by a pair of concerts.Vendors include waterfowl, deer, turkey hunting and fishing. Hunting and outdoor seminars will be featured during the three days. "This will be a community event ...
Piano brings back memories for New York artist
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com When pianist Jeff Franzel saw the Baldwin piano, he immediately thought of Les Brown. The Baldwin piano is a community treasure that is signed by musical artists who perform for the Golden Belt Community Concert. Great Bend didn't resonate with Franzel until he saw the Baldwin piano signed by jazz legend Les Brown and himself from a concert May 3, 1978. Franzel performed on tour with Les Brown and the Band ...
Caution is urged for “Hunger Games”
"The Hunger Games." I wondered what the hype was all about. After research about the book by Suzanne Collins that the movie is based on, I can offer some prudent advice - be very careful about letting your children (or anyone else's children) view this movie. Here's why. The futuristic movie's focus is a reality television show in a nation governed by slavery. Imagine the show "Survivors," with teenagers 12 to 18, the type who ...
Haysville driver dies in Stafford County accident
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com STAFFORD COUNTY - A semi-tractor driver whose International truck apparently traveled left of the center line died in an early-morning head-on accident with another semi-tractor Friday in Stafford County. The roadway was still closed to traffic Friday afternoon. Kansas Highway Patrol trooper Trooper Jeff Schawe reports Jeffrey S. Ehlert, 40, of Haysville, died in a two-vehicle accident at 7:33 a.m. Friday on U.S. 281, four miles north of St. John. The ...
Santorum wins Barton County
In a vote that mirrored Kansas, Barton County Republicans cast their ballots for underdog Rick Santorum, a former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania. Santorum campaigned in Kansas Wednesday and Friday.
Pawnee Valley Hospital works continues
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Work on the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital is progressing quite nicely. Work crews directed by Commercial Builders, Inc. of Hays stripped the metal roof at the Pawnee Valley Clinic Monday. A new roof that will match the new hospital building will be installed. The $18.3 million hospital is constructed with funding from Medicare reimbursement, profit from Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, a 1 percent sales tax and an annual 6-mill ...
Cardinals fall in Class 3A sub-state championship
LYONS - Derrick Kaiser's brilliant performance wasn't enough to rescue the Hoisington Cardinals Saturday in the Class 3A Lyons basketball substate.
Stepping Stones helps youngsters learn
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Two educators seeking to maximize their special education degrees are providing a positive learning environment for youngsters. Co-owners Lana Amspacker and Wilena Peterson said they wanted to offer Larned families another educational option by starting Stepping Stones Learning Center LLC. Amspacker owns a master's degree in early childhood special education. Peterson has master's degrees in elementary education and special education. Assistant teacher Janae Finger has an associate degree in ...
'Project Space Burrito' a rousing success
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com "Project Space Burrito," was a success from launch to landing. The national publicity that Project Space Burrito has generated has surprised Great Bend High School seniors Aaron Mull and Jeff Keenan. Their video was featured on "Good Morning America," and the website mpviral.com has their video featured on their home page. They've done interviews for KSN-TV, newspapers and radio. Their project was inspired by watching a video taped from a weather ...
Larned Antique Show enjoys 'success'
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Kristin Keith sold all of her furniture that was priced to sell. William Padron enjoyed a good weekend selling antiques, but then bought a Red Skelton painting. Chamber Director Courtland Holman deemed Larned's 42nd Antique, Toys and Collectibles show a success after attendance helped vendors and downtown businesses enjoy a good weekend. Kansas vendors joined dealers from Oklahoma and Colorado for the three-day event. "I sold every piece of ...
Antique dealer's hobby started with stamps
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED -- Antique dealer William Padron said his longtime fascination with antiques started in Cub Scouts. "I needed a merit badge for stamps, but you had to get one type of stamp from a lot of different categories," he said. "I got help finding them from a lot of friends." The U.S. and foreign postage stamps included postal cards, airmail, postage-due stamps and other categories. Soon, Padron was branching out to ...
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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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