Great Bend residents George and Zola Weber said they love living in this community. But now they live in fear of their neighbors’ pit bulls and suggested to the City Council Monday night it ban such vicious dogs from inside the city limits. » Read More
Gasoline prices have risen dramatically in the past two weeks throughout much of the Midwest. While the price increases may ease off by June, but don’t expect relief at the pump this Memorial Weekend, industry experts say. The American Automobile Association’s online daily fuel gauge report and GasBuddy.com both showed the average price for a gallon of regular gas Monday in Kansas was $3.92. Just one week ago, the average price was $3.64, and it ... » Read More
The last week in April may have been National Crime Victims Rights Week, but the needs of those impacted by crime continue even without any special recognition, Camila Komarek told the Barton County Commission Monday morning. » Read More
When Dale Phillips first started working for Barton County, the oil used to seal the county’s 380-plus miles of paved roads cost 15 cents per gallon. This year, it costs $2.50. » Read More
Great Bend High School principal Tim Friess welcomed family and friends to the graduation ceremony at Panther Stadium Sunday, where he announced the 206 graduates of the Class of 2013. The sun broke through clouds briefly late afternoon, making it possible for the ceremony to be held outside, despite the threat of impending thunderstorms. » Read More
Gov. Sam Brownback congratulated students on achieving a major milestone Friday, during Barton Community College’s 43rd commencement ceremony. A crowd filled the Physical Education Building, where the governor offered several pieces of advice to the graduates, starting with, “Always, always, always listen to your mother.” He also encouraged them to be lifelong learners, people of integrity and pursuers of dreams. “The why of a good dream is because somebody else benefits,” he said, encouraging them ... » Read More
SRCA board member Butch Fry made an important donation to the Barton County Historical Society Museum Saturday afternoon. He presented his SRCA 1964 Record Holder jacket. » Read More
