Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
KDOC Secretary visits Larned
LARNED – Secretary of Corrections Ray Roberts said his favorite part of his job is visiting the employees who serve the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Pawnee Trail being considered
LARNED - Camp Pawnee and the Fort Larned National Historic Site would improve access for pedestrians and cyclists under a $2.6 million grant application for a proposed Pawnee Valley Community Trail Project.
Wheat harvest 2011
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com STAFFORD COUNTY - "Better than expected." Early returns on the Stafford County wheat harvest have offered promising test weights and better than predicted harvests. "Test weights are good and yields are better than expected," said Jim Bob Lewton of Kanza Co-op. "Everyone seems pleased with what they're seeing as opposed to what they were thinking two weeks ago. We're off to a good start. Test weights were 60 plus and yields ...
Larned, Stafford projects honored
LARNED - Pride programs in Larned and Stafford earned special recognition during a Kansas Pride Day recently at the Larned Community Garden. Honorees each received a plaque from the state Pride program on behalf of its local Pride organization.
Falcon Crest
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com A three-ring circus would not be enough to house the activity at the Great Bend Renaissance Faire. Bright colorful costumes mix with sweet melodic sound from every corner of the Great Bend Expo Complex, three miles west of Great Bend off 10th Street. Where else can you see Topeka's Jim Moshier playing a harp next door to Krystina Ratzlaff, a flutist from Arkansas City? There's The Scallywags, The Laundry Lasses, Marko ...
Larned Employee, Business of the Year named
LARNED - The Larned Chamber of Commerce and Pawnee County Economic Development Commission celebrated a year of success at its annual banquet Thursday at the Larned Community Center. Voting for the Employee and Business of the Year was done by Chamber members.
Pawnee Valley fundraiser will buy football helmets
LARNED - Thanks to a fundraiser sponsored by the Pawnee Valley Medical Associates and Pawnee Valley Sport & Spine Physical Therapy, the Larned school district will be able to buy new football helmets.
Experience helps Miss Fort Larned
LARNED – Participating in Miss Fort Larned for Courtney Towery was similar to her work in Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Entries available for weekend events
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED – The Fort Larned Foundation for Education is sponsoring two fundraising events appealing to runners, walkers and golfers June 4-5. Entries are still being sought for the 5th Fort Larned Foundation four-person scramble tournament Sunday, June 5 at Larned Country Club. To register a team, contact Jennifer Anderson at (620) 285-3185; or Larned Country Club, (620) 285-3935. • The Fort Larned Foundation golf tournament is $200 for four-player teams. Registration ...
Splash Pad ready to 'Flip the Switch'
LARNED - Larned Pride members will realize a big dream Friday. "We wanted to tackle a larger project that would truly change the face of our community," said Angie Murray, Larned Pride member. "We had this idea that became a dream nearly a year ago. We had no idea what we were getting into." When Murray rejoins a few of her friends, a community-wide celebration will coincide with the grand opening for the Splash Pad ...
Splash Pad ready to 'Flip the Switch'
LARNED - Larned Pride members will realize a big dream Friday. "We wanted to tackle a larger project that would truly change the face of our community," said Angie Murray, Larned Pride member. "We had this idea that became a dream nearly a year ago. We had no idea what we were getting into." When Murray rejoins a few of her friends, a community-wide celebration will coincide with the grand opening for the Splash Pad ...
Miss Fort Larned pageant Sunday
LARNED - Four Pawnee County teenagers will vie for $6,000 in scholarships and an invitation to the 2012 Miss Kansas Pageant.
Larned hires new city manager
LARNED - A city administrator who graduated from St. John High School has verbally agreed to a contract to serve as city manager of Larned, according to the Larned mayor.
Larned marksman an international champion
LARNED - Kim Beckwith of Larned has celebrated Memorial Day for the past 26 years in a unique way.
Families pick up the pieces
STAFFORD COUNTY - Frances Fanshier has more than 60 years of experience watching severe weather in Stafford County.
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.
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