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Byway study points to future growth
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a series of articles about the assessment of sites on the Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway.)
Deer, deer
It only takes a quick scan of the Barton County Sheriff's Office accident logs to see an emerging pattern – the number of car versus deer wrecks is on the rise.
Longoria trial date set
The date for the jury trial for Adam Longoria, the Great Bend man charged in the August 2010 murder of 14-year-old Alicia DeBolt, has been set, it was announced Wednesday.
Moran makes Great Bend whistle stop
United States Sen. Jerry Moran made a much-needed pit stop in Great Bend Thursday morning.
Phillips chosen as KAC representative
Barton County Commissioners broke with tradition this week and chose a department head to act for them at an up coming state meeting.
Tricks are no treat for pets
There are all sorts of preparations under way for a successful Halloween.
Firefighter spaghetti boosts good causes
If the old saying is true - "There's no rest for the wicked and the righteous don't need it" - it certainly applies to the Great Bend Fire Department.
Firefighter spaghetti boosts good causes
If the old saying is true - "There's no rest for the wicked and the righteous don't need it" - it certainly applies to the Great Bend Fire Department.
PASS the fire test in your home
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a series of articles on fire prevention efforts. The articles will continue throughout October as the Great Bend Fire Department presents Fire Prevention Month.)
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Storm chaser and research meteorologist Jon Davies brought new excitement to talking about the weather during his presentation as the keynote speaker for Jack Kilby Science Day on Tuesday morning at Barton Community College.
Ellinwood tennis stars honored
Ellinwood High School Girls Tennis Team Coach Lyle Stickney had more than a little praise for his team when he met with the Barton County Commission Monday.
Barton County awarded funds under national food, shelter program
Barton County has been chosen to receive $3,815 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.
Courthouse Civil War statue condition assessed
"It's a terrific monument," said Dr. Dennis Montagna, director of the National Park Service's Monument Research and Preservation Program in Philadelphia. Monday morning, he inspected the south facing Union Civil War bronze statue located in the courthouse square.
Halloween is to be spooky, not dangerous
It's still a week away, so now is the perfect time to prepare - correctly - for those little goblins who will go door-to-door for Trick or Treat next Monday night.
Storm chaser Davies to speak at Jack Kilby Science Day
Storm chaser and research meteorologist Jon Davies will address more than 500 high school juniors and seniors on Tuesday morning, and a similar number of middle school students in the afternoon, during Barton Community College's Eighth Annual Jack Kilby Science Day.
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Local musicians to perform with The Diamonds
Great Bend musicians and music educators Kurtis Koch and Steve Lueth will perform with The Diamonds Thursday night for the Golden Belt Community Concert Association's final concert of the season. On Tuesday, they traveled to Liberal to play with the legendary band in that community's concert series.
​Miller trial moved to June
The jury trial for LaVeta Miller, charged with stealing more than $100,000 that was intended to provide World War II veterans with free trips to Washington, D.C., has been reschedule for June 23-27.
New GBHS head football coach named
Great Bend High School has something to crow about: The new head football coach has been named.
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