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Family escapes fire that destroys home
CHASE - A Chase family must rely on their faith and friends to overcome a tragic overnight fire, which destroyed their home, possessions and valuable medical equipment.
Spots available for Fiesta Bowl bus trip
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com If you're looking for a way to get to the Jan. 3 Fiesta Bowl, N.R. Weber has an economical solution. Weber has secured a tour bus through Village Tours of Wichita for round-trip transportation from Great Bend to Glendale, Ariz. for $163. A quick overnight stay at America's Best Value Inn in Winslow, Ariz. costs $45, plus tax. Passengers must acquire their own Fiesta Bowl ticket. Game tickets for the Kansas ...
Loomis, Wilson honored during K-State’s recognition of graduating seniors
MANHATTAN - Jared Loomis of Macksville and Braden Wilson, a Smith Center native, were honored during Kansas State's pregame recognition for graduating seniors on Saturday night against Texas.
Fraternal Order of Police, Crisis Center pass out holiday cheer
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com The Great Bend Fraternal Order of Police and the Family Crisis Center joined forces Saturday to spread some holiday cheer. Members of the Great Bend Fraternal Order of Police made special pre-Thanksgiving deliveries to more than 30 residences Saturday morning. Bags of groceries will help provide Thanksgiving dinners to dozens of families this week. The Fraternal Order of Police also donated several bags to the Family Crisis Center, which counsels people ...
'The Winter' movie debut scheduled Monday
Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - The Fort Larned Historical Society will host its annual meeting followed by the Kansas premiere of the short film "The Winter: Something's Out There," at 7 p.m. Monday. The film was shot at the Santa Fe Trail Center in the sod house and on the museum's grounds. The Santa Fe Trail Center was chosen as a filming location by the film's director Teresa Sutherland because she wanted a setting with ...
Kansas State’s unbeaten season draws parallels to 1998 campaign
College football has changed a lot since 1998. That was the first time Kansas State was a serious contender for college football's national championship.
Jetmore's Ewy wins 117th House District
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Dodge City Community College teacher John Ewy won six of eight counties to beat former Kansas state treasurer Dennis McKinney of Greensburg in the 117th House District. Ewy earned 58 percent of the votes and won 5,454 to 3,873. Ewy, a Hanston native, has taught speech and broadcasting at Dodge City Community College since 1976. He has resided in Jetmore since 1978. His familiarity in several of his counties proved pivotal. ...
Kansas owner wins $2.7 million in Breeders Cup Classic
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com Fort Larned, the thoroughbred champion in the $5 Million Breeders' Cup Classic, boasts a Kansas connection. The horse's owner is 80-year-old Janice Whitham, whose family operates Whitham Farms Feed Yard in Leoti. Stewart Whitham, one of her sons, is vice president of Whitham Farms Feed Yard. Fort Larned led wire-to-wire and beat runner-up Mucho Macho Man by a half of a length to earn $2.7 million Saturday at Santa Anita Park ...
Wrong numbers disqualified Mustangs
WAMEGO - Macksville coach Mike Hullman accepts responsibility for a mistake that cost the Mustangs a fifth-place medalist Saturday at the Class 1A state cross-country championship.
Correctional residents celebrate Disability Awareness Month
By Jim Misunas jmisunas@gbtribune.com LARNED - Residents of the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility celebrated Disability Awareness Month by hearing about the Development Services of Northwest Kansas of Hays recently. Steve Keil explained many of the services provided by DSNWK as a Community Service Provider. He said LCMHF residents can benefit from services once they return to their communities. "We had parents who wanted specialized services for their children and it's developed into a variety ...
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.
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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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