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The attorney for Darrin Hirsh has requested either a judgment of acquittal or a new trial for the former Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper who was found guilty of aggravated assault, criminal threat and domestic battery last year by a Barton County jury.
March 07, 2016
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Susan
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The Kansas Democratic Party reports the official results from Saturday's presidential caucus.
March 07, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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TOPEKA - The Kansas Republican Presidential Caucus was conducted Saturday at 201 sites in Kansas and one in St. Louis.
March 07, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Springtime means fun times and many groups and organizations are getting events and programs up and running for the season.
March 07, 2016
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Russ
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The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a free Stop 'N Learn Session titled, "School of Hard Knocks" on Wednesday, March 9, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Great Bend Activity Center located at 2715 18th.
March 07, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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All photos were taken Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Kansas caucuses.
March 07, 2016
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Susan
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Local News
According to the Hoisington Police Department on March 4, formal charges of aggravated kidnapping were filed on Garrett Barnett after he was arrested by the Hoisington Police Department following two separate incidents that occurred late in the evening on Feb. 29, and into the early morning hours of March 1.
March 07, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the District Education Center, 201 S. Patton Road. The board's usual meeting date was changed because of a conflict.
March 07, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
On Wednesday and Thursday, March 9 and 10, Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) will host his annual Rush and Ellsworth County Town Halls. At the Town Halls, he'll take questions from Kansans and listen to their thoughts and concerns so he can bring them back to Washington.
March 06, 2016
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A Veterans Service Representative from the Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs will be at the Great Bend Kansas Works Center at 1025 Main Street from 9:30 a.m. -2 p.m. on March 10, to assist veterans and their families in applying for VA benefits. Vietnam veterans are encouraged to inquire and see if their health condition is linked to agent orange. The Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs is a state agency that provides free assistance to veterans and their families with veterans' benefits. Call 785-625-8532 for more information.
March 06, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Turtle Tot Club, a series of nature-based programs developed for preschool-age children, ages 3 to 5, is scheduled for March at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. The one-hour programs, offered at no charge, introduce young children to the natural world around them with sensory experiences, while reinforcing colors, shapes, math and fine motor skills. When possible, sessions include outdoor time.
March 06, 2016
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Claflin Lions Club members will be selling tickets for their Annual Seafood Buffet now through March 18th. Tickets can be purchased from now through Friday morning, March 18, at Pistol Pete's Nuts and Bolts Co. in Great Bend, or from any Claflin Lions Club member. The event will take place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on March 18, at the Claflin Catholic Church Parish Hall. The all you can eat menu for the evening will include all you can eat servings of fish, shrimp, clam chowder, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, bread, coffee or tea. Advance meal prices ...
March 06, 2016
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Congressman Tim Huelskamp is now taking applications for Military Service Academy nominations. The deadline for submission is Oct.1.
March 06, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Casey Hoffman, Great Bend and Christopher Rowland, Great Bend
March 06, 2016
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The Crest Theater's main floor seating was filling up Saturday and volunteers were considering opening the balcony as the Barton County Republican Caucus got underway. Several registered voters were ready to drop their ballots in the box and leave by 10 a.m., but County Chairman Richard Friedeman asked them wait until the end of a short party meeting.
March 05, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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