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FORT LARNED - Along with the regular lineup of living history programs and demonstrations, Fort Larned National Historic Site will offer a special program about George Bent by John Steinle this weekend.
August 30, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Midwest Energy was given the go-ahead Monday morning to proceed with a plan to bolster its communications after the Barton County Commission approved conditional use permits allowing the construction of three radio towers.
August 30, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
According to Barton County Environmental Manager Judy Goreham, there have been six public hearings for various zoning-related issues over the summer months, with another one coming up in September.
August 30, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
Around Great Bend, residents reported rainfall amounts of anywhere from 2.5 to 6 inches on Monday. Several people reported getting about 3 inches of rain between 4:30 and 6 p.m.
August 30, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The Golden Plains Quilts of Valor awarded quilts to 14 veterans on Aug. 26, 2016, at the American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend.
August 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Here are more photos taken Saturday at the 'Picinic in the Park' at the Fort Larned National Historic Site.
August 29, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The drive home for many in Great Bend Monday evening was a wet one. At 4:38 p.m., Barton County Dispatch reported the National Weather Service in Wichita had issued a flood warning for Barton County until 8:30 p.m. Heavy rain had resulted in one inch in the 30 minutes prior to the report. Flooding occured from 10th and Washington to 8th and Washington. Stranded vehicles were reported at various locations throughout the city. Drivers calling into dispatch were advised they would be helped as help was available.
August 29, 2016
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Veronica
Coons
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Local News
Two members of the Kansas Supreme Court will stop by the Barton County Courthouse next week, District Judge Mike Keeley said.
August 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The 2016 campaign to sand and chip seal blacktop roads in Barton County is underway, Road and Bridge Department Director Dale Phillips told the County Commission Monday morning.
August 29, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Ellinwood Hospital Foundation at Grove Park Golf Club in Ellinwood, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Mike Fortkamp with greeters Melinda Kurth and Jake Deutsch. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.
August 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The Shafer Art Gallery has chosen to highlight local talent in its next exhibit, the Barton County Arts Council Friends and Acquaintances Art Festival, in conjunction with the Barton County Arts Council.
August 29, 2016
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
HOISINGTON - Native American storyteller and musician Keith Bear plans to visit Hoisington's elementary schools for five days at the end of September.
August 29, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
County business offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The Health Department, the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office and the Landfill will also be closed. Emergency services will be in normal operation.
August 29, 2016
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Taking the next step in emergency communications, the Barton County Commission Monday morning approved a memorandum of agreement with Kansas 911 Coordinating Council for Next Generation 911. The agreement outlines the program use and cost.
August 29, 2016
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
PAWNEE COUNTY - Staff and volunteers at Fort Larned National Historic Site celebrated the National Park Service's 100th birthday on Saturday by recalling life at the fort in the late 1800s.
August 27, 2016
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
