Archive By Author - Dale Hogg
The Great Bend Events Center is getting a new look and now the color of that look has been set.
October 17, 2016
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Local News
It is now legal to sell and purchase liquor and cereal malt beverages seven days a week within the City of Great Bend following action by the City Council Monday night.
October 17, 2016
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After an hour-long executive session Monday morning, the Barton County Commission emerged only to announce no action would result from the closed-door meeting. It was called to discuss an investigation involving non-elected personnel and in with commissioners were County Clerk Donna Zimmerman and Sheriff Brian Bellendir.
October 17, 2016
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Local News
It was a grueling test, but Barton County Engineer Barry McManaman prevailed.
October 17, 2016
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Local News
The annual Barton County Tax Sale was held on Oct. 11 at the courthouse. Of the 24 parcels on the auction block, 23 sold, County Treasurer Kevin Wondra told the County Commission Monday morning.
October 17, 2016
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Local News
On a rural Barton County blacktop Sunday morning, a hawk could be heard screeching overhead. The early fall weather was cool but the sun was bright.
October 17, 2016
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Viewpoint
It doesn't take a bunch of adults to explain the problem of distracted and impaired driving. Just look at the artwork created by area kids, including 11-year-old Natalie Williams of Great Bend.
October 15, 2016
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Viewpoint
Below are the intent to drill for oil permits in the area filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission in the past 180 days. The information is listed in this order: File name, permit date, section, township, range, east/west, district number, license and company.
October 14, 2016
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Dale
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Oil & Gas
There is a lot said about distracted driving. How about some distracted deer?
October 13, 2016
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Dale
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Local News
Two weeks ago, the second engraved with the names of veterans with ties to Barton County was set in place at the Golden Belt Veterans Memorial. Tuesday, plans for the official dedication on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 were announced.
October 11, 2016
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Local News
This week marks Fire Prevention Week, and local and state safety officials urge all Kansas residents to know how old their smoke alarms are, and to replace them every 10 years.
October 10, 2016
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Viewpoint
The annual Barton County Tax Sale will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday in the Conference Room of the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main St. in Great Bend. Commissioner Kenny Schremmer will conduct the auction. Parcels can be viewed on-line at www.bartoncounty.org.
October 10, 2016
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Local News
On Oct. 20, Family Crisis Center Executive Director Rachel Angel wants Barton County residents to "paint the town purple" in an effort to draw attention to domestic violence, which is as serious of a problem locally as it is elsewhere in the state and nation.
October 10, 2016
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Local News
Commissioner Alicia Straub's asking for a 10-minute closed-door commission meeting Monday morning sparked a heated exchange after fellow commissioners felt blind-sided by the request. Straub sought the executive session as an addition to the agenda to continue discussions around an investigation involving non-elected county personnel.
October 10, 2016
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Local News
Earlier this week, there was a frightening incident at Great Bend High School. A student posted a threat to the school, its teachers and its students on a social media site.
October 08, 2016
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Viewpoint
