Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
On a recent Tuesday evening at Veterans Memorial Park, the Bat Cats were playing baseball on Al Burns Field, the softball diamonds were full, the disc golf league was on the course, walkers used the road and path, and families with kids were swarming the playground.
June 09, 2018
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Viewpoint
Greg Orman's weariness with the institutionalized bickering between the dominant Democratic and Republican parties spurred him to launch his Independent bid for governor.
June 07, 2018
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Local News
The new signs have been installed at the intersection of 30 Road and Washington Avenue, the site of a fatal crash that killed 18-year-old Shealee A. Stover on April 17, County Works Director Darren Williams reported to the Barton County Commission Monday morning.
June 07, 2018
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Local News
Great Bend City Sanitarian Austin LaViolette was out of his office most of the day Wednesday at the site of an emergency abatement. The property was packed with trash, his Great Bend Public Works Department Sanitation Division had to take immediate action.
June 06, 2018
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Local News
Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer took a look at Great Bend Wednesday afternoon during a quick visit that included a brief tour and conversations with governmental and business leaders.
June 06, 2018
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Local News
With regrets, the Great Bend City Council Monday night reluctantly approved the retirement of long-time Public Works Director Charlie Suchy. In a letter to the council, he made his intentions known to leave the city after over 30 years effective Friday.
June 04, 2018
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Local News
The theme for this year's Relay for Life of Barton County is "Super Heros Wanted." The Barton County Commission Monday morning answered the call as it approved a proclamation honoring the relay for Life which takes place Friday.
June 04, 2018
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Local News
LARNED - Continuing the expansion of recreational opportunities on public lands, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke Thursday designated 19 National Recreation trails in 17 states, including one at Fort Larned National Historic Site. The action added more than 370 miles to the national recreation trails system of more than 1,000 trails in all 50 states.
May 31, 2018
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Local News
The Barton County Commission Tuesday morning heard an update on April's observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month from Domestic and Sexual Violence Program Director Becky Davis of the Family Crisis Center.
May 31, 2018
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Local News
While county officials are proud of the stately, century-old Barton County Courthouse and its condition, they also want the public to know the grand structure is showing its age.
May 29, 2018
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Local News
The glowing torch held high, area and local law enforcement personnel Tuesday morning joined athletes from the Barton County Storm Special Olympics Team for the 2018 installment of the annual Torch Run.
May 29, 2018
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Local News
Family Night at the Square is set for 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Jack Kilby Square in Downtown Great Bend. Barton County Health Educator Janel Rose said there are many special activities planned.
May 28, 2018
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Local News
A fleet of semi-trucks with cattle trailers rolled into Great Bend Wednesday, their destination was the Hiss Dairy.
May 23, 2018
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Local News
The Barton County Health Department will hold its Be Well Kids, Biking Barton County event from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday in the Health Department parking lot at 1300 Kansas Ave. in Great Bend. This is for children ages 5 to 12 years old only.
May 22, 2018
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Local News
Older residents have much to offer, Trella Berscheidt told Barton County commissioners Monday morning.
May 22, 2018
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Local News
