Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
TURKEY TROT
TOPEKA – There won't be an increase in Thanksgiving travel this year, but the roads and skies will still be plenty stuffed, according to AAA's annual travel forecast.
Be safe out there
Kansans and other Midwesterners have much to be thankful for come Thanksgiving. They are blessed with gas prices that are among the lowest in the country and an economy that fared better than that in other parts of the nation.
Lifestyle change is about the long-term
Managing Editor Dale Hogg and his wife, Volunteers in Action Volunteer Coordinator Linn Hogg, have embarked on this two-month lifestyle change experiment as a couple.
‘OVER THE RIVER ...’
Next week Kansas roads will be busy with Thanksgiving holiday travelers going to and from grandmother's house or other destinations. It is also time to take extra care when hitting the road, local and state safety officials said.
Apartment developer seeking rezoning
Before the Great Bend Planning Commission Monday night is a request from a Kansas City, Mo., developer to rezone land at 29th and Adams for multi-family homes.
Raptor Center hours to change for now
A staffing change at Brit Spaugh Zoo will impact the hours of the facility's Raptor Center, which serves as the main entry point for the zoo, Great Bend City Administrator Howard Partington told the City Council Monday night.
Cemetery to get electronic kiosk
It took a tie-breaking vote by Great Bend Mayor Mike Allison Monday night to approve the construction of an electronic directory kiosk at Great Bend Municipal Cemetery.
Winners no matter what
There was a lot of big news for area sports fans over the weekend. The Kansas State University Wildcats notched a big win over the Texas Christian University Horn frogs, thus assuring the football team a bowl berth. The University of Kansas Jayhawks football team won its first Big 12 Conference game in, well, forever. Lastly, and sadly, the Kansas City Chiefs' undefeated season came to a halt as they fell to the arch rival ...
County ‘liking’ social media
First, Barton County launched its new webiste. Next, it entered the world of Facebook. And, two weeks ago, it jumped into the Twittersphere. County commissioners Monday morning heard a briefing from County Administrator Richard Boeckman on county's expanded use of social media as a means of providing residents instant access and information. It included a video presentation on just how digitally oriented society is becoming. "The county's movement to social media has been very successful," ...
A difficult decision
After much deliberation and soul searching, the Barton County Commission Monday morning voted to sell or somehow dispose of the County Annex in Hoisington.
City Council considers airport hangar’s fate
It will be recommended to the Great Bend City Council Monday night that it authorize Mayor Mike Allison to sign an agreement with federal and state agencies, paving the way for the demolition of a World War II-era hangar at the Great Bend Municipal Airport.
ALL GREEK TO THEM
The epic story of the Greek gods will play out at Great Bend High School. Well, sort of. The GBHS theater department will present comedy "The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" at 2 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the school's auditorium, 2027 Morton. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door "Support the arts in our community and support our students," said drama instructor Dan Heath. "Have a great time." Written ...
Winter prep work continues
Barton County crews are continuing to brace for the coming winter weather, Road and Bridge Director Dale Phillips reported.
Lifestyle change remains challenging
Great Bend Tribune Managing Editor Dale Hogg and his wife, Volunteers in Action Volunteer Coordinator Linn Hogg, have embarked on this two-month lifestyle change experiment as a couple.
County hopes letter will help avert suit
The Barton County Commission hopes a letter to area lawmakers might help render obsolete a lawsuit to recover state Oil and Gas Valuation Depletion Trust Fund money owed to the county.
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GBHS Hall of FAME
Great Bend High School has announced its 2013 inductees to the GBHS Hall of Fame. Recognized will be two individuals, one who has served as a diplomat in far-flung regions of the world and one who had hand in significant medical research.
LIGHTING THE HOLIDAYS
This marks the 22nd year Farmers Bank and Trust has set up twinkling Christmas trees in their Great Bend bank locations in an effort to help give needy children in the community a brighter holiday.
Vandals striking again
Vandalized stop signs are once again been an issue in rural parts of Barton County, Road and Bridge Director Dale Phillips reported to the County Commission Monday morning. Four signs were damaged in this way with six other being reported as either vandalized or wind damaged.
Treasured assets
Last week, two guys from Norway dropped into an area business. They said they had traveled all the way to Barton County specifically to hunt at Cheyenne Bottoms.
Scenic overlook project gets extra funding
When it comes to grants, it's not often more money is offered than originally requested. But, that is the case for a joint county/state project to improve the Cheyenne Bottoms Scenic Overlook between Hoisington and Claflin, County Administrator Richard Boeckman told the County Commission Monday morning.
