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Aggravated assault outside gun store reported
Great Bend Police are investigating a reported aggravated assault that allegedly occurred at 1:15 p.m. Monday, outside J&L Coins & Jewelry, 1203 Main. After an incident in which one or more people attempting to sell a gun were told to leave, a 19-year-old male returned, holding a shotgun as he stood outside the business, wanting the business owner to come out. At last report no arrest had been made.
Meth found after driver flees from vehicle
A Barton County Sheriff's Officer was attempting to stop a vehicle on South U.S. 281 at SE 20 Road at 12:33 p.m. Saturday. A known person ran from the vehicle before being stopped, but officers weren't sure whether he was the driver. While checking in the vehicle for a registered owner, the officer found suspected methamphetamine and property that may have been stolen.
Huelskamp to visit Russell
Kansas First District Congressman Tim Huelskamp will attend the Prairiesta festivities in Russell on Saturday, as he continues his plan to visit all 69 counties in the Big 1st District this year. To date, Congressman Huelskamp has hosted more than 50 town hall visits. "Every town hall is a great opportunity for Kansans to share their ideas for and concerns with what is happening in Washington," Huelskamp said. "Hundreds of Kansans have ...
Cunningham to give program on Irish Belleek China
Mary Jo Cunningham will have samples of Irish Belleek China on display for an informative program on the topic, at 1 p.m. Monday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. This free program is sponsored by the Recreation Commission.
Items stolen from vehicles
Great Bend Police Chief Dean Akings reports there have been several vehicular burglaries in recent days. In one recent case, several cameras, and iPod and a Garmin GPS were stolen from a vehicle parked in front of 2913 Quivira St., sometime between 11 p.m. on May 25 and 9 a.m. on May 26. Loss was $1,150. "Please always keep your vehicles locked and valuables out of sight," Akings advised. Anyone with ...
Three injured after driver swerves for deer
A Great Bend man and two children were taken to Great Bend Regional Hospital on Tuesday after a one-vehicle accident in the 300 block of NE 10 Ave. The Barton County Sheriff's Office reports Ricky Jo Staab, 42, was driving a Mazda 929 and swerved to miss a deer around 8:20 a.m. The car went out of control and struck a utility pole. Passengers in the car were Dalton Jo Staab, ...
DAV Meeting
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 27, Great Bend will hold their monthly meeting from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180 northeast conference room, 1011 Kansas Ave.
Yarmer to present history program: Tramps in late 1800s
Local history buff Robert Yarmer will speak at 1 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. His free informative program, "Tramps in the Late 1800s," is sponsored by the Recreation Commission. Toward the end of the 19th Century tramps came in with the railroads and provided challenges for each community, Yarmer says.
BCC trustees to meet
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will hold its June study session at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. Items to be discussed include the crop protection and welding certificate programs; financial statement; Fiscal Year 2012 budget update; property, liability and worker compensation insurance; security update; the board's July retreat; Camp Aldrich feasibility report; review of the emergency succession plan; track/soccer complex dedication; the Kansas ...
Woman injured in Ellsworth Co. wreck
A Smith Center woman was taken to Ellsworth County Medical Center on Sunday afternoon after losing control of a car on K-14, six miles north of Ellsworth. Mariah Bennett, 19, was driving north when the 1995 Mercury went off the shoulder, at 1:45 p.m. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports she swerved back onto the road, causing the car to go out of control and flip into a ditch. Bennett was wearing ...
Accident in Ellsworth County kills 1, injures 10
ELLSWORTH (AP) - One person died and 10 were injured in a Memorial Day accident in central Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the accident occurred late Sunday night on Interstate 70 about 13 miles northeast of Ellsworth. Twelve people, mostly from Mexico, were in the car. The patrol says the driver, Enry Morales, lost control and the vehicle rolled into the center median. None of the people in the ...
Stafford County rollover injures three
Three people were injured Saturday night when the pickup they were riding in went off a Stafford County road. The driver of the 1976 Ford pickup, Kodey S. Claussen, 15, of St. John, was not injured. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports Claussen was driving west on NW 20th St., which is 2.9 miles west and two miles north of the U.S. 50/U.S. 281 junction in Stafford County, at 10 p.m. He lost ...
Driver arrested; passenger flees
Great Bend Police were looking for a known individual after he reportedly battered someone at Walmart, around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. At 11:11 p.m., the reporting party called again, saying the suspect was at a residence in the 3400 block of 18th St. About 10 minutes later, an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in that block for an alleged traffic violation. The driver kept going until the next block, where her ...
Driver left after hitting male who was mowing
A vehicle driven by Tabatha L. Bomgardner of Great Bend was westbound on 12th St. turning north onto Harrison at 6:40 p.m. Friday and reportedly struck a lawn mower and individual who was mowing, and then left the area. The pedestrian received minor injuries but refused treatment. Bomgardner was later located and booked into the Barton County Jail for failure to give information and render aid at an accident involving personal injuries. She was ...
BCC trustees to meet
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will hold its June study session at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. Items to be discussed include the crop protection and welding certificate programs; financial statement; Fiscal Year 2012 budget update; property, liability and worker compensation insurance; security update; the board's July retreat; Camp Aldrich feasibility report; review of the emergency succession plan; track/soccer complex dedication; the Kansas Association ...
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Heart of Kansas Family Healthcare launches ‘Summer of Wellness’ challenge
Heart of Kansas Family Health Care is hosting a "Summer of Wellness" for the people of Barton County and beyond. The promotion will kick off during the Barton County Fair with an informational booth and free health screenings. An eight-week competitive weight-loss challenge will follow the fair, and will incorporate a series of outdoor community workouts that are open to the public. A free health fair will also be held in August. Teams and sponsors ...
First Assembly of God to Host Next Generation Power Force for Fathers Day
John Jacobs' Next Generation Power Force will put on two shows at First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend on Sunday, June 16. Performances will take place during services at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., and are free to attend. The church is located at 601 S. Patton Road. Back by popular demand, this team of power lifters and muscle men will put their strength to the test. Sponsors say John Jacobs' Next Generation ...
Prairie Fire meeting in courthouse square Saturday
Surrendered Family Ministries invite will host a Prairie Fire meeting starting at 5 p.m. this Saturday, June 15, at the Barton County Courthouse Square in downtown Great Bend. This full gospel gathering features speaker Jean Ann DiBenedetto with Go Ye Ministries. Bring the entire family, and bring lawn chairs, sponsors suggest. During fellowship time, from 5-6:30 p.m., there will be free food and a bounce house. Fellowship time will be followed by praise and worship, ...
Seventh-Day Adventist Church and School to hold rummage sale
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church and School will hold their annual two-day rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21. Sponsors promise a "huge sale featuring items large and small: clothes for entire family, household items, sewing items, piano and organ, golf clubs, furniture, appliances, construction and a large variety of antiques and collectibles." The church/school is located 1 mile west of ...
House hit twice by burglars
A Great Bend home was burglarized twice during the month of May, Police Chief Dean Akings said. The house at 1604 Monroe St. was first burglarized between 9 and 9:30 p.m. on May 9. That time, someone entered the unlocked residence and took more than $500 in cash, a collection of state quarters valued at $500 and $150 worth of loose quarters. The house was forcefully entered on May 28, when a wedding ring and ...
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Service Master of Barton County, at the Chamber Board Room, 1125 Williams, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Shawn Panzer with greeters Aaron Andrews and Connie Oetken. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Man dies after motorcycle hits deer
A 38-year-old Ellinwood man died Monday night after the motorcycle he was driving hit at deer on U.S. 56. Daniel J. Otipoby was transported to Great Bend Regional Hospital. Shortly after his arrival he was pronounced dead. U.S. 56 was closed for about an hour between Ellinwood and Great Bend while the Barton County Sheriff's Office investigated the accident, Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. It occurred around 9:12 p.m., just east of Great Bend between the ...
New art show to open Sunday
RUSSELL - "The Art of Z," featuring the work of Gordon and Rae Zahradnik of Wilson, is the next exhibit at the Deines Cultural Center. Shannon Trevethan, director of the center, announced the opening reception will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 16. The show will run until July 7.
BCC trustees say no to guns on campus
The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will review a plan to opt out of new Kansas law that allows conceal-carry weapons on campus. The board will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Seminar Room, F-30 of the Fine Arts Building, for its monthly study session. The board will vote at its next business meeting on whether to adopt the resolution to opt out of the new law for four years.
Ellinwood woman killed in Thomas County accident
An Ellinwood woman died Sunday after the car she was riding in went off K-25 at 3:24 p.m., 6 miles north of Interstate 70 in Thomas County.
Recreation Commission board looks at budget time line
The Great Bend Recreation Commission's board of directors will discuss the time line for next year's budget when it meets at 4 p.m. Monday at the Carl Soden Recreation Center, 1214 Stone St. The board will also hear information on the Imagination Playground, Sunflower Community Habilitation Contract, summer program enrollment and the seasonal and part-time employee information handbook.
Chamber Coffee
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Clara Barton Foundation, 250 W. 9th, Hoisington, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Jan Westfall and Jill Fitzsimmons. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
Man hit by car while crossing 10th St.
A pedestrian who ran across 10th St. and ran into the side of a vehicle at 10:12 p.m. Sunday sustained a broken leg. Richard Garcia was transported to Great Bend Regional Hospital, where he was treated and released.
Man passes out; asks for 911 tape
A 29-year-old man who passed out while flying a kite Saturday night was upset because he couldn't get a 911 tape to post online.
Upper Arkansas Basin Advisory Committee to hold meeting in Great Bend at the Barton County Historica
The Kansas Water Office's (KWO) Upper Arkansas Basin Advisory Committees (BAC) will hold a meeting to discuss current water issues affecting the basin area as well as the state.
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