Archive By Section - Area Briefs
Correction: Rosewood Relay garage/bake sale is next week
There was an error in Thursday's article listing upcoming Barton County Relay for Life fundraisers. The Rosewood Gallery Heartstrong Team will hold a garage/bake sale on April 27, not this Friday as listed. The sale will start at 8 a.m. and will take place under the awning at the 1607 Main Street location.
Clifton teens injured when Suburban slides off I-70
Eight people were injured Wednesday when two vehicles collided in Russell County. Kansas Highway Patrol reports the driver of a Chevrolet Suburban carrying students from Clifton-Clyde High School lost control on the hail-covered road at 2:45 p.m. on Interstate 70, five miles east of Russell. The Suburban then crossed the median, sliding sideways. The driver's side of the Suburban hit the front of an Oldsmobile Alero. The Suburban then rolled on to its top and ...
Incoming weather postpones Walk a Mile
Due to inclement weather rolling in, organizers of the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event have rescheduled it from this week to until NEXT Thursday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. in the Barton County courthouse square. The walk, during which men wear red stiletto-healed shoes, is a fundraiser for the Family Crisis Center.
BCC Silver Cougars offer Microsoft Word course
Barton Community College's Silver Cougar Club is offering a chance to learn all about Microsoft Word with a course scheduled for 1-4 p.m. on Wednesdays, May 1 through June 5, at the Center For Adult Education 1025 Main St., Great Bend.
Driver killed in truck fire
A McPherson man died Tuesday when the tanker truck he was driving went off U.S. 56 in Rice County and caught on fire. The highway was closed for several hours.
Incoming weather postpones Walk a Mile
Due to inclement weather rolling in, organizers of the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event have rescheduled it from this week to until NEXT Thursday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. in the Barton County courthouse square. The walk, during which men wear red stiletto-healed shoes, is a fundraiser for the Family Crisis Center.
Free tree program Wednesday
"Trees for Great Bend" is the topic of a free Stop 'N Learn program set for noon Wednesday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. District Forester Jim Strine with the Kansas Forest Service will talk about what tree species are adapted to the Great Bend area. There will also be time for questions. The program is sponsored by the Great Bend Recreation Commission.
City wide 6th grade banc concert
The annual City Wide 6th grade band concert will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Great Bend High School Gym. Participating elementary schools are Eisenhower, Jefferson, Lincoln, Park, Riley, Central Kansas Christian Academy and Holy Family School. The public is invited to attend.
RSVP pillow cleaning at new location
Kraft Pillow Service will be in Great Bend from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, in the parking lot of the RSVP office, 1025 Main. The location for this annual fundraiser for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program has changed. Come to the southwest door off the parking lot to sign in and leave pillows or comforters for refurbishing. The Krafts also have new feather and down pillows for sale. Call 792-1614 ...
Crime Stoppers seeks info on contruction site theft
A torch cart with an oxygen bottle and an acetylene bottle were stolen sometime between 8 p.m. on April 6 and 9 a.m. on April 9, from a construction site at 5520 10th St. in Great Bend. Police Chief Dean Akings said loss was $700. Anyone with information about this crime or any other crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 792-1300 or 888-305-1300.
USD 428 Board of Education special meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at noon today. The BOE will consider/act on the recommendation of the Search Committee's recommendation for Director of Business and Operations, effective on July 1st.
SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging hosts 2013 Senior Boomer Expo
DODGE CITY - SouthWest Kansas Area Agency on Aging will host the 2013 Senior Boomer Expo, Thursday, April 25, at the Dodge City Civic Center. This year's Expo theme, "Unleash the Power of Age," is the opening event for celebrating Older American's Month and is free to the public. The opening ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. with the reading of the opening proclamation declaring May to be Older Americans Month. Businesses and social service agencies ...
New Kansas map showcases state’s beauty
There's no place like Kansas as the new 2013-14 Official State Transportation Map illustrates by highlighting things to see and places of interest that are unique to the state.
Burglars take guns, TVs
Great Bend Police received two burglary reports on Monday. Unknown persons entered the residence at 2328 Franklin St. and took three guns, among other items. Two televisions were reported stolen from the residence at 2209 29th St. Loss was $1,200.
Lottery tickets reported stolen
A full pack of lottery tickets was reported stolen Monday afternoon from Ampride Convenience Store, 2302 10th St. Later in the afternoon, a woman tried to cash one of the stolen tickets. A Great Bend Police officer did not make contact with the woman, but the ticket was booked into evidence.
Articles by Section - Area Briefs
Defensive driving class can lower premiums
The Great Bend Recreation Commission, Commission on Aging and Barton County Farm Bureau will host a defensive driving course next week at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. Classes run from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, May 20, and Tuesday, May 21.
Greyhounds are topic of free program
History buff Joe Boley will give a program on greyhound racing at 1 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Boley's free program explains how Great Bend is part of greyhound racing history.
Thieves steal large mower
A riding lawn mower stolen from Lang Diesel Inc. in rural Ellinwood was too heavy for two people to push up onto a trailer, Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings said. Akings, speaking for Crime Stoppers, said the mower was stolen from 15 SE 90 Ave. sometime between 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, and 8 a.m. on Friday.
No Parkinson’s Support Group meeting this month
The Parkinson's Support Group will not have a meeting this month. Sponsors of this new group have decided to meet every other month, so the next meeting will be June 25. The group plans to meet on the fourth Tuesday of even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October and December).
Suspicious fire destroys trailer
PAWNEE ROCK - An abandoned mobile home in Pawnee Rock was destroyed by fire Monday, Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. The fire at 128 Rock St. was reported around 11:15 a.m. Great Bend Fire Department was called to assist the Pawnee Rock Fire Department, GBFD Chief Mike Napolitano said when they arrived the house was fully engulfed in flames. "The fire is suspicious in nature and the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office was called," Bellendir said. ...
Library announces teen movie, free computer class
Great Bend Public Library will show "Annie" at the next Teen Movie Monday, 4 p.m. on May 20. The free movie is open to all students in grades 7-12. The library will have another free computer class at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21. The class will explain Goodreads, the largest world's largest website for readers and book recommendations. Pre-registration is required. For more information visit the library's website at greatbendpl.info or call 792-2409.
Rhea Grandon paintings featured at Great Bend Public Library
An art exhibit featuring paintings by Rhea Grandon is on display at the Great Bend Public Library through May 25.
Rape reported in county
The Barton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a rape report. On Friday morning, a woman came to St. Rose Urgent Care and said she had been raped two days earlier. She said a man in a vehicle asked for directions then attacked her on a dirt road near the college (in the 100 block of SE 20 Ave. and NE 10 Road).
USD 428 Board of Education meeting
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 Patton road. Items on the agenda include approval of 7-12 English Language Arts resource adoption; options for replacement of current HVAC system at Riley Elementary School; approval of FBLA trip to Anaheim, Calif. for national competition; approval to alter summer hours at the District Education Center; approval of sign purchase by Lincoln School PTO; approval to renew ...
