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PAWNEE ROCK - Join Heartland Farm for their annual "Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser", which will be held at the farm Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 5pm to 8pm. The fundraiser will feature a specially prepared dinner made with ingredients grown or raised on the farm, live music by Great Bend musician Alex Cartwright, demonstrations provided by Heartland Farm staff and John Makings of Rhythm Makings and a silent auction.
September 06, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
In addition to the reinstatement of Police Chief Clifton Couch, the Great Bend City Council Tuesday night took action on several matters pertaining to the fall out from the recent controversies surrounding the City Administration and City Council. These included:
September 05, 2017
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Dale
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Local News
A divided Great Bend City Council voted Tuesday night to reinstate suspended Police Chief Clifton Couch. The action met with cheers and a standing ovation from a capacity crowd crammed in the Great Bend Events Center.
September 05, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
The proceeds from items sold, underwriters, program ads and ticket sales netted $40,000 at the 39th Annual Big Benefit Auction in late August. These funds benefit students directly through scholarships and program enhancements at Barton Community College.
September 05, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
Kansas Highway Patrol responded to injury crashes on Sunday in Ellsworth and Ness counties.
September 05, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir said the area has seen "an outbreak of telephone scams" of late. He urged residents not respond to demands for cash from unknown callers.
September 05, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced the end of a program that allowed some 800,000 undocumented immigrants who came to this country as children to delay deportation. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, instituted by President Barack Obama in 2012, was rescinded, but President Trump and others - including Kansas lawmakers - urged Congress to enact laws to protect those hurt by the action.
September 05, 2017
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Susan
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Local News
Suspected methamphetamine and stolen guns were seized when the Barton County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant last Friday at 1434 17th St. in Great Bend, Sheriff Brian Bellendir said. Two suspects were arrested.
September 05, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
The investigation continues into a reported attempted kidnapping that took place Sunday night in Great Bend, Great Bend Police Department Lt. Scott Bieberle said.
September 05, 2017
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BY STAFF REPORTS
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Local News
LARNED - Homecoming royalty candidates for Larned High School have been selected and a crowning ceremony scheduled to begin at 6:20 p.m., Friday evening, Sept. 8, prior to kick-off of the Indian's first home game of the 2017 season. A Homecoming Parade is planned for Friday afternoon. Schools in the district will be dismissed at 2 p.m., to provide time to reach the parade route. The parade will start at 3 p.m., at 4th and Broadway, and ending at the Pawnee County Courthouse Square. Friday evening, the Indians Booster Club will host a tailgate fundraiser starting ...
September 05, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
Elvis has entered the building.
September 05, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
HOISINGTON - For a celebration of American Labor, the Superior Essex plant in Hoisington was a good starting place. The plant held an open house Saturday during Hoisington's annual Labor Day Weekend celebration.
September 02, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
A Great Bend woman who fell asleep while driving Friday afternoon was taken to Great Bend Regional Hospital, along with a 3-year-old passenger, the Kansas Highway Patrol reports.
September 02, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Linh Reiter and her family recently returned from visiting Vietnam for the first time since she left in 1975.
September 02, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Linh Reiter, owner of the Classic Inn restaurant in Great Bend, believes in the American Dream.
September 02, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
