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Discover the many gifts your flower garden provides, from edible treats to decorative items, during the Kansas Wetlands Education Center's adult class series, "Gifts from the Garden" held throughout the summer months.
June 02, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The 43rd year of the longest-running bicycling event in Kansas history - a 522-mile ride across the State - begins on Saturday, June 10. Biking Across Kansas is an eight-day tour originating at the Kansas-Colorado line with a route of approximately 800 bicyclists, including support staff.
June 02, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
It's an annual ritual.
June 02, 2017
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Dale
Hogg
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Local News
The Great Bend Fire Department is offering and installing free smoke/carbon monoxide alarms this month, Chief Mike Napolitano said.
June 02, 2017
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
The K-9 Unit is an important part of the Great Bend Police Department, and with the help of local donations its two police dogs are well fed.
June 02, 2017
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
Local police officers, deputies and volunteers showed their support for Special Olympic athletes on May 31 during the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
June 02, 2017
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Russ
Edem
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Local News
Local police officers, deputies and volunteers showed their support for Special Olympic athletes on Wednesday, May 31, during the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Barton County.
June 02, 2017
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Special to the Tribune
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Local News
Local licensed Zumba instructors hope to get people dancing and smiling at a Zumbathon planned for the evening of July 8 at St. Rose Auditorium.
June 02, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Upcoming donation opportunity
June 02, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Barry Bowers, Great Bend, competed in the Wichita Wood Carving Show, May 20-21 at the Cessna Activity Center. Several of his pieces won awards.
June 02, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
Jadynce Schroeder of Holy Family School in Great Bend auditioned for Music Theatre of Wichita in April and was accepted into their production. Schroeder will perform in "Newsies" in August.
June 02, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
The Great Bend Municipal Band performed June 1, 2017, for the 90th-anniversary celebration and rededication of the Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell, with the new Thelma Faye Harms Stage.
June 01, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Hundreds of people came downtown Thursday evening for the Great Bend Municipal Band's first concert of 2017. It was the 90th anniversary celebration and rededication of the Clayton L. Moses Memorial Band Shell, located on the south side of the Barton County Courthouse Square. It was also the dedication of the latest improvement to the band shell, the Thelma Faye Harms Stage.
June 01, 2017
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Susan
Thacker
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Local News
Junior Girl Scouts in grades 4-5 had fun learning all about gardening during "How Does Your Garden Grow?" at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center.
June 01, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
HODGEMAN COUNTY - A 55-year-old Hanston man died Tuesday as the result of an ATV crash in Hodgeman County. Kansas Highway Patrol reports Jeffrey C. Hahn was driving a 2007 Polaris all-terrain vehicle down an embankment on a county road 10 miles north and 2.5 miles east of Hanston around 8:30 p.m. on May 30 when the vehicle rolled. He was not wearing a helmet.
June 01, 2017
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Tribune Staff
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Local News
