Lar gibbon added to zoo

A new animal arrived recently at the Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo. "Zito" is a 22-year-old Lar gibbon, which is also a new species for the zoo, Curator and Supervisor Sara Hamlin said.

‘Star Spangled’ evening tops off Small Business Saturday

Last year, shoppers were few on Main Street for Small Business Saturday, as a cold, wet ice storm gathered strength, blowing in just prior to when the much anticipated holiday parade was to start. City officials worked to get the word out the parade would be cancelled as a safety measure. Fast forward to last Saturday night, and the pleasant weather more than made up for last year's loss, as the people of Great Bend began lining Main Street, some even foregoing jackets.

MAN'S BEST FRIEND

For one local man, finding help and support after an accident came in the form of a loving dog named Maverick. This animal is not only a friend, but is a supportive creature that provides the help this man needs.

Burdett schedules annual Christmas party Dec. 3

BURDETT - The annual Burdett Christmas Party scheduled Saturday is sponsored by the Frederick A. Browne American Legion, Sons of American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary.

Chamber Coffee

This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church, 5700 Broadway, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Host will be Gaila Nielsen with greeters Melinda Kurth and Pete Schartz. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.

Pawnee County/Larned Police reports

Pawnee County Sheriff's report

Commission gives nod to joint extension council

Calling it a preemptive strike against potential state-forced consolidation, the Barton County Commission Monday morning gave its blessing to a proposed joint Kansas State University Extension District that would combine extension councils in Barton and Ellis counties.

Hoisington grad part of American Royal Grand Champion team

KANSAS CITY, Kans. - Dennis and Bethany McAllister are the duo behind 913 Barbecue, Grand Champions of Kansas City's American Royal invitational barbecue contest. This was their third year of competition, and they beat out 568 teams representing 38 states and 11 foreign countries for the title.

STAR SPANGLED HOLIDAY

Great Bend residents and visitors who converged on Main Street and the Court House Square Saturday night to watch the Home for the Holidays parade couldn't have picked a more pleasant evening. It was a marked difference from Shop Local Saturday 2015, when the parade was cancelled due to icy conditions. This year a patriotic parade theme, "Star Spangled Holiday," honored veterans both retired and serving. Great Bend's Boy Scouts showed their holiday spirit, paddling their way along Main Street. Other activities Saturday night included a drawing for the winner of the Explore Great Bend $1,000 giveaway ...

Larned Police report

Larned Police report - Nov. 23

Ellinwood’s Star of Hope carries on humanitarian aid in Haiti

ELLINWOOD - Since Hurricane Matthew made a direct hit on the island of Haiti Oct. 4, Ellinwood based Star of Hope, a non-profit international aid organization, has sent over $280,000 worth of relief, completing nine interventions in devastated communities in that country.

Kansas Highway Patrol reports three vehicle crash

JUNCTION CITY - Three vehicles were involved in an injury accident Friday evening, Nov. 25, in Geary County. The accident occurred 600 feet West of South Washington Street in Junction City on I70 Eastbound.

Men’s Wing at Dream Center opens

After months of extensive renovations of its second floor, the Central Kansas Dream Center recently completed and opened its new Mens Wing.

Rotary shares frames Constitution photos with local schools

Photographic copies of the original U.S. Constitution are being shared with local elementary schools, courtesy of the Great Bend Rotary Club. Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, the photos were displayed at Eisenhower Elementary School, next to a display about President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Santa’s workshop coming to town

It's once again that time of year for Santa to visit Great Bend a little early to help with this year's Santa's Workshop.

Great Bend schools get wireless devices for K-12

Great Bend USD 428's One to One Technology Initiative will encompass grades K-12 this fall, Superintendent Khris Thexton said Monday. The school board voted ...

GBFD responds to three weekend fire calls

The Great Bend Fire Department was busy with three fire calls over the weekend, Fire Chief Mike Napolitano said.

May marriage and divorce filings

Marriage Licenses

Insurance on BCC trustees' agenda

The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Tuesday, June 13, to approve renewing insurance proposals. The board will meet at ...

Kaiser sentenced on sexting case

Todd Eric Kaiser, the former Great Bend High School track coach convicted of sexual exploitation of a child, has been placed on three years of ...

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