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Don't be a jerk on the campaign trail
The tenor of the coming year-long combat for the presidency has been seen already on the campaign trail, and Burt Cohen has shown himself to be a poster boy for the lack of taste that will be evident in a knock-down, drag-out that is going to get old real fast.
Pave the way for project
Sometimes you can't really tell whether a public project is worth the tax dollars that will be expended upon it.
Who was that Masked Man?
Actors who have tried to edge out Clayton Moore haven't done too well over the years.
No one is responsible
Sadly the report released this week regarding the murder of Caylee Anthony wasn't all that unusual.
What about this meth mess?
As if you needed something new to worry about: Just as we stopped staggering from the most recent blows from the financial sector of the government, as we have tried to rebound from the extra cost and damaged caused by the summer's heat dome danger, as we worked to keep our feet in reaction to the never ending round of political bleating, we also are confronted with the reality that we are having to wave the white flag in the war on meth.
What about this meth mess?
As if you needed something new to worry about: Just as we stopped staggering from the most recent blows from the financial sector of the government, as we have tried to rebound from the extra cost and damaged caused by the summer's heat dome danger, as we worked to keep our feet in reaction to the never ending round of political bleating, we also are confronted with the reality that we are having to wave the white flag in the war on meth.
Name a peak after him
"One person said Denver was just a human muppet, while others said his music was too syrupy. There are only a few opponents, but they're really loud."
Give Perry the beneift of the doubt
The national media refuses to consider Gov. Rick Perry's motives as anything other than self serving, but it is difficult to see what he attempted to help happen this weekend as bad for America.
Local leaders are the cutters
You really can't tell about local government.
Thanks for the fresh air, your honor
What a breath of fresh air.
At least we didn't foot the bill
There's a good reason that God invented clothing, and for most of us, if you bother to look in a full-length mirror just after exiting the shower, you can see why.
Let the people do their job
Andrea Abbott, 41, and her 14-year-old daughter were supposed to fly out of Nashville earlier this summer.
Hot can turn to deadly
It was a tragic reminder this past week.
Blame attack on the Darwinians
We have incredible opportunities to access information in our culture today.
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Real estate
The City of Great Bend continues to take positive steps to encourage housing development.
House Bill 2210 attempt to control voters
Kansas House Bill 2210 is frightening.
Stormy weather
With all of our minds still thawing out after the recent winter storms, it may be tough to ponder the upcoming severe weather season. But, it will soon be upon us.
Know the drill
Tornado sirens will be tested throughout the state, including Barton County, next Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Wrestlers deserve well-earned respect
Larned's High's Kaiden Reed is his school's lone representative at the Class 4A state wrestling championship at Salina. Reed drew a defending state champion in his first match.
Senatorial race
The Topeka Capital Journal broke a story on Feb. 22, 2014 about U.S. Senate candidate Milton Wolf who is running against U.S. Senator Pat Roberts.
Taking stock of what we have
It was the Great Bend business community's opportunity to shine Saturday night. The forum was the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet.
City getting goosed
Blame it on the geese choking the lake, lawn-care chemical run-off from nearby homes or shear age, but Veterans Memorial Lake has a serious problem with toxic blue-green algae. This has made the popular recreational area murky for years, and the solution to the issue remains just as clouded.
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