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Play Ball!
Dozens of Great Bend Panther baseball and softball players were on hand Thursday to see the outline of a 5-foot baseball rising above the entrance to the Great Bend Sports Complex. Before the teams faced off against the Hoisington Cardinals, they participated in the unveiling of a metal sculpture created by Bruce Bitter of B&B Metal Arts in Hoisington.
Destination Inspire: Biking across Kansas for cancer
HOISINGTON - Many imagine doing good for others, but much of the time, those thoughts never reach fulfillment. However, one young man Brett McMullin, who was born with a club foot, no fibula in his right leg, a heart murmur and a sixth vertebra in his spine, and has had a rod inserted in the femur of his left leg with screws in his knee and hip. His feet are two different sizes, an 11 and a 5 with legs of different lengths.
Pump prices sliding
CHICAGO - Consumers in the U.S. saw gasoline prices steam to a record average price in February, but the motor fuel market cooled considerably in March. Contrary to public perception, average first quarter 2013 gas prices averaged below 2012 numbers, GasBuddy reported this week.
Living a Dream
By Veronica Coons vcoons@gbtribune.com A business that was merely an idea on Jan. 8 will open its doors Friday, and in doing so bring with it the magic owners Sara and Jack Love remember from their youth. Both lifelong Great Bend residents have fond memories of getting together with friends at the skating rink on North Main Street throughout their teen years. With the trend of new and modern skating rinks starting to take hold ...
Great Bend woman’s life changed by accident
Brenda Guerra remembers very little of the accident that dramatically changed her life, and the lives of her family members. It was after 2 a.m. on Jan. 27 and she was driving home on a Barton County road when her car went into a skid. "Doctors told me it was a complete spinal cord injury," the 25-year-old Great Bend woman said. The car was traveling north on SE 60 Ave. when it went into the ...
Students to offer volunteer services
Plans are well under way for the Community Service Day set for Wednesday, April 24, Great Bend City Administrator Howard Partington told the City Council Monday night. The event came up as part of his update on city activities.
Out of the Morgue
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.
Snows continue to keep crews hopping
Late winter storms kept the Barton County Road and Bridge Department busy, even as winter turned to spring, the County Commission learned Monday morning.
Mayor Allison keeps job
Great Bend Mayor Mike Allison held off a challenge from City Council member Randy Myers in Tuesday's general election. And, there were two contested seats for the Great Bend City Council in Tuesday's general election. One incumbent retained their post and one did not.
Tuesday election results, unofficial
The Tuesday's general election is in the books. The polls closed at 7 p.m. and the Barton County Clerk's office started continually updating posted results throughout the evening.
Catholic Social Service taking reservations for charity wine tasting
Catholic Social Service is billing its 12th annual charity wine-tasting event as a way to tour the world of wine while helping those in need. Tickets are on sale for the event, which takes place from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at the Club at StoneRidge in Great Bend. Tickets are $35 per person, $250 for a table of eight or $375 for a table of 12, and can be purchased at the Catholic ...
BCC’s Volunteers In Action to host food drive
Barton Community College's newly founded Volunteers in Action group will host their inaugural event, a food drive titled "Check-Out Hunger" alongside Barton's other volunteer group, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program on Saturday, April 6, at Wal-Mart and the 10th Street Dillons in Great Bend.
Snows continue to keep crews hopping
Late winter storms kept the Barton County Road and Bridge Department busy, even as winter turned to spring, the County Commission learned Monday morning.
City gives blessing to drag strip events
On Monday night, the Great Bend City Council put an upcoming celebration on the fast track as it gave a nod to week of activities honoring the historic Sunflower Rod and Custom Association drag strip located at the city's Expo Complex west of town.
Where do I vote?
As voters head to the poles today for the county-wide general election, Barton County Election Officer Donna Zimmerman has some last-minute reminders. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. And, even though federal Election Law requires that voters provide identification, those who have applied for and are listed as "permanent advanced voters" (who receive their ballots by mail) don't have to bring their identification. These voters have a disability or illness, ...
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Myers walks out of meeting
After an often heated exchange between Great Bend City Council Member Randy Myers and several fellow council members over his alleged ethics violations, Myers stood up and walked out of the governing body's Monday night meeting.
GBFD roundup: Fire marshal investigates basement fire
An investigator from the Kansas State Fire Marshal's office was in Great Bend Monday to determine the cause of a fire Sunday afternoon at 2011 Jackson St. It was one of several fire calls over the weekend, Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napolitano said. Firefighters received the report of a basement fire at 4:37 p.m., at the house owned by James and Krissy Jackson. The first truck arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming ...
TOUTING TOURISM
It is fitting that Barton County celebrate Kansas Tourism Week this week, Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Cris Collier told the County Commission Monday morning.
OF RISK AND REWARD
Three weeks ago, a fertilizer storage facility in West, Texas, not all that different from plants in many, small, rural communities, exploded. It killed 14 people, leveled much of the tiny town and rocked the nation.
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