Archive By Section - Local News
Barton County no longer has a County Administrator but it does have an Operations Director. Solid Waste Director Phil Hathcock now holds two "director" titles.
June 15, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
ELLSWORTH COUNTY - A Salina man was injured Thursday when a vehicle went off an Ellsworth County Road, but it took a while to find the driver.
June 15, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Changes coming to the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility the summer will create opportunities for Barton Community College, the BCC Board of Trustees learned Tuesday.
June 14, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend sent its Bible Warriors to the National Bible Quiz tournament this past weekend at Ceder Hills, Texas.
June 14, 2017
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
HOISINGTON - Patrons attending the Hoisington City Council meeting Monday asked council members for some answers. They wanted to know what if anything the council had in mind concerning applications for block parties for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. They also wanted to know how long the council was prepared to allow the noise to go on this year.
June 14, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
It takes a while to learn how to use new technology. This is something Great Bend Public Library Director Harry Willems has learned the hard way. He shared his story with members of his Board of Directors at their monthly meeting Monday afternoon.
June 14, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
HOISINGTON - The tour of the utility billing office on the agenda for Monday night's Hoisington City Council meeting was canceled to make time for a last-minute agenda item. Mayor Clayton Williams had a proclamation to make, honoring Hoisington citizen Debbie Stevens, who two years ago created GPS Kids Club, and has a long history of caring for and about Hoisington's children.
June 14, 2017
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D., issued the following statement after Wednesday morning's shooting at Congressional Baseball practice:
June 14, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Great Bend Public Library's "Miss Amy" had children listening, singing and playing on Tuesday during Story Time. This week's subject was Bees.
June 13, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
A Great Bend couple arrested on rape and child abuse charges in 2016 have been sentenced in Barton County District Court.
June 13, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Day 2: With the hot summer rays of sunshine and the constant Kansas wind, harvest is progressing quickly throughout central Kansas.
June 13, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
The Great Bend Recreation Commission's board of directors discussed its 2017-2018 strategic plan goals and budget on Monday.
June 12, 2017
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
Barton County residents who lost their homes or saw major home damage from last month's tornado may get a break on their property taxes this year, thanks to a resolution passed Monday by the County Commission.
June 12, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Barton County Road and Bridge/Memorial Parks Director Dale Phillips announced Monday he will retire at the end of this month, concluding a 44-year career with the county.
June 12, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Great Bend Street Department employees remove a section of pavement at the southwest corner of Broadway and McKinley, Monday afternoon. Traffic is reduced to two lanes and will be for the rest of the month, according to Street Superintendent Mike Crawford.
June 12, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
