E_mc2 Students study works of the earth

ELLINWOOD - Ellinwood Grade School 3rd-6th grade students along with Ellinwood High School students once again learned about the intricate mechanics of the earth and materials in it during Einstein Day, so named after science pillar and genius Albert Einstein.

Kansas’ revenues fall short due to tax cuts

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and the legislature enacted massive tax cuts in 2012, eliminating state taxes on the profits from 191,000 small businesses, including those owned by highly compensated professionals. The top income tax rate was lowered from 6.45 percent to 4.9 percent. The lowest income tax bracket is 3 percent.

EHS Forensics finishes 6th at State Championships

ELLINWOOD -The Ellinwood High School Forensics Team competed at the KSHSAA 2A State Forensics Championships held at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita on Saturday, May 3. Competing with a team of only four students and a total of seven entries, EHS placed 6th out of 35 schools.

Chickens topic of discussion at Hoisington Council meeting

HOISINGTON - Several individuals spoke at the Hoisington City Council meeting on Monday and those that spoke were in favor of allowing chickens in the city limits of Hoisington at the special meeting.

Miss Sally celebrates Harvey Girls

Miss Sally was pleased with her new outfit. She dressed up as a Harvey House waitress for the 120th celebration at the Historic Wolf Hotel, proudly wearing starched black and white as did the women who helped develop tourism in the prairie and southwest.

Process begins to name new County Commissioner

The Fourth District of Barton County will hold a convention of eligible voting delegates to name a Barton County Commissioner for the unexpired term of Don Cates at 7:30 p.m. on May 12 at the Barton County courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

Check It Out

ELLINWOOD - There are new books at the Ellinwood School/Community Library. They are:

10 vehicles involved in multiple crashes in western Barton County

Ten vehicles were involved in multiple crashes in western Barton County Monday afternoon due to low visibility from blowing dust shortly after 4 p.m. Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir said an additional four vehicles were in the ditch to avoid crashing.

Residential chickens’ proposal ruffling feathers in Hoisington

HOISINGTON - The possibility of allowing laying chicken hens in the city limits of Hoisington is ruffling the feathers of some Hoisington residents.

Fire occurs in Hoisington

HOISINGTON - A fire occurred at 9:07 a.m. on Tuesday at 510 E. 3rd St. in Hoisington.

Victory Lap: Koelsch family wins race of life

Seven members of the extended Koelsch family completed the 5k/3k walk at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center on Saturday. They walked as a unit over the rocky roads of Cheyenne Bottoms, supporting each other in the true meaning of family.

Kudos to area emergency personnel

The wind was blowing seemingly from all directions on Monday, and it was exceedingly unpleasant in town. Highway conditions were dangerous and ten cars had crashed with multiple injuries. More travelers were in ditches.

NWS provides dust storm safety tips

The clouds rolling over the prairie over these most unpleasant few days have been brown instead of the usual grey. Filled with roiling dirt from dry soil, strong winds have sand blasted the area, bringing up remembrances of dust bowl years.

Hoisington hires new EMS director

HOISINGTON - The City of Hoisington has hired a new Emergency Medical Services Director, Scott Fleming, who will begin his work on May 5 in Hoisington.

Hoisington hires new EMS director

HOISINGTON - The City of Hoisington has hired a new Emergency Medical Services Director, Scott Fleming, who will begin his work on May 5 in Hoisington.

Hoisington to put sales tax increase on ballot

HOISINGTON - The Hoisington City Council, at its regular meeting on Monday, approved a resolution to put on the November ballot a raise in retail sales tax of .25 of one percent for the community. This increase will put the city at the same increment as the city of Great Bend.

Squash plants may not be producing

One of the most popular vegetables grown by home gardeners is squash. Many years, it produces and produces in such great numbers, that it is frequently a popular giveaway.

New director begins at Hoisington Rec

HOISINGTON - The new director for Hoisington Recreation Commission is Granson Salmans formerly of Montezuma, and he began his duties on Monday.

Kansas homegrown: Pinkall nominated for Emmy for work at the Sochi Olympics

Dr. Bryan Pinkall, who grew up in Great Bend, recently drove home from Manhattan and broke the news to his parents, Michelle and Gary, with a short video that he had a special vacation planned in August.

Ellinwood council proposes 2015 mill levy assessment

ELLINWOOD - The Ellinwood City Council met at a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss the proposed mill levy assessment for 2015. The council approved the budget for publication.

BBBS provides assistance to kids in need

Her voice brimming with enthusiasm, new Big Brothers, Big Sisters area director Diane Shoemaker has come on board with the non-profit organization which provides a little attention to kids-in-need, but has big results.

Ellinwood After Harvest Festival Photos

Ellinwood celebrates the heart of the heartland

ELLINWOOD - Overcast skies made for a pleasant morning Saturday when the Ellinwood After Harvest Festival parade brought crowds to the red, brick streets of the community.

Hoisington rental licensing program has landlords concerned

HOISINGTON - At the Hoisington City Council meeting on Monday, several landlords were present, upset about the rental licensing agreement just passed by the council. The Great Bend Tribune featured a story on the program on July 6. The rental agreement requires minimum standards for rental housing and rental inspection.