Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
Council to start Convention Center planning
Great Bend City Council members will meet with Convention Center architects Monday night to start piecing together their vision for the facility, as well as a new time line for the proposed $1 million project.
Verdict reached in wrongful death case
WICHITA – In U.S. Federal Court in Wichita Wednesday, a jury returned a verdict against Promise Regional Medical Center (now known as Hutchinson Regional Hospital) for the 2008 wrongful death of Great Bend resident Jackie L. Sarff.
Voters can cast ballots Saturday
The Barton County Clerk's Office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to accommodate walk-in advance voting for anyone who wishes to cast their ballots in advance of the Tuesday general election, Barton County Election Officer Donna Zimmerman said.
Keeping the public safe
Just as the East Coast braced for the impact of hurricane Sandy Monday morning, Barton County Emergency Manager Amy Miller and her department were honored by the County Commission for their efforts at keeping residents safe during a tornado outbreak this past April.
County departments offer update
At Monday's Barton County Commission meeting Monday morning, County Administrator Richard Boeckman presented highlights of the bi-weekly activity report prepared by county departments.
No more excuses
There is still time for Barton County voters to apply for advanced ballots for the Nov. 6 General Election, and there are plenty of ways to make this happen. Registered voters may contact the Barton County Clerk's Office either by mail, by phone or in person for an application for an advanced voting ballot.
DEEPLY ROOTED TRIBUTE
On Wednesday, March 28, in Wichita, longtime Great Bend Tribune City Editor Chuck Smith received the State Forester's Award in Community Forestry.
Black-out benefits United Way
The Great Bend High School Kayettes sponsored a "black-out" for United Way of Central Kansas during the mist-soaked Oct. 12 football game against arch rival Hays at GBHS's Memorial Stadium. The event generated $5,094, said UWCK Executive Director Julie Bugner-Smith.
A change that is not all wet
On Nov. 6, Kansans will head to the polls to cast their ballots for their choices in elected officials at the local, state and national levels. They will ponder weighty issues such as the economy and foreign policy as they make their selections.
Boat tax change floated
It is possible that nearly one in 10 boats plying Kansas lakes and waterways is actually registered in other states, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism reports.
Sheriff Armstrong launches write-in campaign
If its not broken, don't fix it.
Old train cars find new use
The Barton County Commission Monday morning learned the Road and Bridge Department has a new tool in its toolbox.
Optimism is cheap
With all the political rancor polluting the media nationally, with all the talk of continued economic mayhem at home and abroad and with all the negative energy circulating, it's tough to remain optimistic.
Fuller sale deal in the works
A group of local investors led by Rick Ball and Norbert Schneider with Innovative Livestock Service Inc. has entered into a tentative agreement with Victory Park Capital to purchase the commercial product segment of the Fuller Brush Company.
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Gas prices headed upwards
Unfortunately, for motorists, it is a rite of spring – gas prices climbing in advance of the summer driving season.
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In a sick, twisted sort of way, newspaper editorial writers around the state of Kansas may miss the 2014 legislative session. After all, seldom in the history of this esteemed body of lawmakers has there been a group of legislators who have offered as many inane bills on which for pundits can expound.
Grants crucial to Health Department operations
Although it happens every year, the Barton County Commission's annual approval of grant applications for the Health Department is critical, Health Director Lily Akings told the commission Monday morning.
No easy answers
On Friday, the Kansas Supreme Court upheld the Kansas Constitution by ordering the state to pay about $129 million dollars to the schools by July 1. The balance of funding requested by schools will be determined after a lower court redefines the meaning of "adequate" education.
Intersection improvements underway
Weather permitting, work on the intersection of 24th and Main in Great Bend should begin this week, City Engineer Rob Winiecke said.
National Guard plans open house Saturday
Great Bend Mayor Mike Allison and City Administrator Howard Partington met earlier this week with Capt. Brian Webb and Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Hammeke of the Kansas National Guard about the Guard's upcoming open house.
City: Vets Lake restoration will take time
Great Bend city officials understand how important Veterans Memorial Lake is to the community and they want residents to understand what is happing with the popular recreational area.
Counties battling state over mortgage fee
The counties of Kansas are again finding themselves at odds with state lawmakers in Topeka as a bill that would eliminate the mortgage registration fee is winding its way through the Senate.
IMPROVEMENTS IN STORE
The venerable Moses Band Shell, a center piece of the Barton County Courthouse Square and the focus of civic celebrations year-round for nearly 90 years, may be in for face lift, the City Council decided Monday night.
Residents warned of coming weather
Even with a fresh dusting of snow on the ground Monday morning, spring and the threat of turbulent lies weather ahead, said Barton County Emergency Management Director Amy Miller. So, the Barton County Commission approved a proclamation marking this as Severe Weather Awareness Week in the county.
Stormy weather
With all of our minds still thawing out after the recent winter storms, it may be tough to ponder the upcoming severe weather season. But, it will soon be upon us.
First Kansas to acquire Bank of America branches
First Kansas Bank of Great Bend has agreed to acquire Bank of America branches in Great Bend and Hays, local bank officials announced Wednesday.
Taking stock of what we have
It was the Great Bend business community's opportunity to shine Saturday night. The forum was the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet.
Commission honors vet memorial donors
In the past couple of weeks, Barton County has received a pair of $10,000 anonymous donations to help build the Golden Belt Memorial Park Veterans Memorial. The County Commission took time Monday morning to publicly thank those who stepped up to propel the project forward.
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