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On Sept. 27, Great Bend High School's electric vehicle (EV) team competed against other area high schools in the Kansas High Plains ElectroRally in Hays. It was the culmination of several months of planning, designing, building and testing an electric vehicle. The race and photos of the team were highlighted in the Dec. 2012 edition of Kansas Country Living magazine.
December 25, 2012
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BY STAFF REPORTS
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News
TOPEKA –The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Kansas continued to decrease in November to 5.4 percent, while nonfarm and private sector jobs increased slightly since October.
December 25, 2012
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BY STAFF REPORTS
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News
Each week we'll take a step back into the history of Great Bend through the eyes of reporters past. We'll reacquaint you with what went into creating the Great Bend of today, and do our best to update you on what "the rest of the story" turned out to be.
December 24, 2012
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Veronica
Coons
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News
Kristy Straub of Great Bend is one of 26 Kansas women selected to participate in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service Series.
December 24, 2012
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BY TRIBUNE STAFF
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News
Just in time for the holidays, the Kansas Department of Transportation has made it easier than ever for travelers to get the latest information about their route to work, school or holiday gatherings.
December 23, 2012
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News
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Barton County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of an inmate held at the Barton County Detention Facility, according to a news release from the Barton County Sheriff's Office.
December 22, 2012
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News
The Barton County Commission will hold its next agenda meeting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, instead of on Monday, which is Christmas Eve day. The agenda includes the Workforce Investment Board agreement and appointment, cereal malt beverage license renewals, a discussion about a road being declared minimum maintenance and a janitorial services proposal.
December 22, 2012
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News
From children to senior citizens, the Great Bend Recreation Commission has been helping people stay active and get ready for the holidays since Thanksgiving.
December 21, 2012
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Susan
Thacker
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News
"I'll be home for Christmas," the song says.
December 21, 2012
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Veronica
Coons
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News
The Great Bend Tribune will not publish an edition on Tuesday, Christmas Day so employees can observe the holiday. The Tribune staff will prepare Wednesday's issue, which will come out at the usual time Wednesday morning, on Monday. Should there be any breaking news, visit the Tribune's website, gbtribune.com.
December 21, 2012
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News
CHASE - A Chase family must rely on their faith and friends to overcome a tragic overnight fire, which destroyed their home, possessions and valuable medical equipment.
December 21, 2012
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Jim
Misunas
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News
According to the American Automobile Association, Midwesterners will be on the move this holiday season in numbers higher than last year.
December 20, 2012
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Dale
Hogg
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News
To say that Jake Hofflinger's yearly candy house project just keeps getting bigger and better seems like a huge understatement. After all, half of this year's undertaking measures more than 14 feet long.
December 20, 2012
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By Jennifer Schartz
Special to the Tribune
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News
Snow blew into Barton County Wednesday night around 7 p.m., starting first with sleet and rain. In Great Bend, the snow didn't begin to stick until after 9 p.m. Icy conditions were a problem for drivers with several sliding off roadways into the ditch. Motorists woke up to a thin blanket of icy snow and began the task of clearing pavement and defrosting and scraping windshields before hitting the streets.
December 20, 2012
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Staff Reports
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News
Great Bend High School's Madrigal Pops group gave its final public performance of 2012 on Wednesday, singing at the noon Kiwanis meeting.
December 19, 2012
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Susan
Thacker
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News
