Archive By Author - Jim Misunas
JUNE JAUNT DELIVERS
June Jaunt delivered something for every age group in Great Bend. The weather cooperated after a chilly start with cloudy skies. The afternoon was blessed by sunny skies and temperatures into the 70s. The children had their games and train show. Their parents and grandparents enjoyed the variety of musical entertainment. Drawing one of the loudest ovations of the day was 13-year-old singer Ashlyn Prescott. She was voted People's Choice Award at "Barton County's Got ...
Larned All School Reunion draws closer
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The first-ever Larned All School Reunion will coincide with the 2013 Santa Fe Trail Days. The All School Reunion scheduled June 7 to 9 will bring more than 600 registered alumni to town at the same time as Santa Fe Trail Days. A dedication of 3rd Street in honor of Hall of Fame coach Gene Keady will highlight Santa Fe Trail Days at noon June 8. Larned All School ...
Second ‘Good Samaritan’ identified in rescue effort
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ELLSWORTH COUNTY - A second Good Samaritan has been identified in the rescue of a Colorado youngster from a fatality accident in Ellsworth County. Jonah Turner, 9, survived the crash and was removed from the vehicle by Good Samaritans identified as Ellsworth's Mike Homeier and Topeka's Sean Petersen, a native of Lincoln who was visiting his girlfriend and parents. Ellsworth's Shawn Lantz-Hellebust said Petersen was driving on an access road next ...
One person rescued in Ellsworth County wreck
ELLSWORTH COUNTY - Four people traveling in an SUV are dead because of a traffic accident on I-70 in Ellsworth County. But one lucky boy is clinging to life, thanks to a Good Samaritan.
Fort Larned will feature Memorial weekend activities
LARNED - Step back in time at Fort Larned National Historic Site over Memorial Weekend.
Angels help tornado victims
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com ROZEL - Brian and Kristin Hammeke and Lyle and Teresa Reece of rural Rozel appreciate their friends and neighbors. Friends and neighbors, and many people they didn't even know, began to help pick up the pieces of damage from Saturday's tornadic storm. A tornado developed six miles southwest of Rozel at 7:18 p.m. and moved to one mile west of town before turning to the northwest and dissipating about three miles ...
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.
PURPLE PALACE
RUSH CENTER - Greg Patterson is a busy guy. When he's not closing an oil and gas lease, he spends time managing Greg's Sports Pub & Grub in Rush Center. "I'm very much a hands-on owner at the restaurant," he said. "I do everything from helping with dishes at lunch and helping up front with customers. I enjoy doing the cooking Friday and Saturday. I'm definitely an active owner. Our place has a local small-town ...
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.
KOSE director delivers opening statement
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Mike Marvin, Kansas Organization of State Employees Local 300 AFT/AFSCME/AFL-CIO, director, delivered an opening address during Saturday's rally at the Pawnee County Courthouse. "Good morning brothers and sisters, family and friends. Thank you for coming out this morning. "More than 100 years ago, names like (J. Paul) Getty, (Andrew) Carnegie, (John D.) Rockefeller, and (J.P.) Morgan required employees to work 14 to 16-hour days, six and seven days a ...
Panthers beat Nickerson, improve to 8-1 on season
NICKERSON - About the last thing Great Bend High School head baseball coach Randy Beck wanted was to do was pitch Bryce Beck on back-to-back days, the second coming in a relief role.
Larned State Hospital employees tell their stories
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED -- Three employees at Larned State Hospital facilities told their stories Saturday of mandated overtime and frustration with a work schedule that makes maintaining a "normal" family life impossible. Mike Marvin, head of the Kansas Organization of State Employees, said aides and mid-level nurses are often being required to work two or more 12- or 16-hour shifts a week. KOSE represents many of the hospital's mental health developmental ...
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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.
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