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🎙Post Podcast: Barton County HR Director Brenda Kaiser
Hear this week's County Edition show with Eagle Media's Mike Courson and Barton County Human Resources Director Brenda Kaiser that aired Aug. 29, 2024. The County Edition program airs every Thursday at 11:05 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Juvenile Services, CKCC approved to carry over unused funds into 2025 budgets
Since becoming director of Juvenile Services for the 20th Judicial District in 2016, Marissa Woodmansee has been able to carry over funds from the previous year into the next year's budget. Tuesday morning, she sought approval from the Barton County Commission to move $99,010.93 into her 2025 budget. "The beauty...
Lady Panther tennis team opens season with win at Lyons
Before the rains came, there was tennis to be played in Lyons. The Great Bend High School girls opened the 2024 season Thursday afternoon in Lyons. The Lady Panthers scored 48 points for the team title, followed by Pratt with 39 points, and Ashland with 26 points. Paige Stacey posted...
Fuller Industries takes part in Safe and Sound Week
As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safe and Sound Week 2024, Fuller Industries Inc. in Great Bend took part in a number of activities throughout last week to mark the annual observation. “This was the first time Fuller has participated in the event, and I...
Homeless outreach event offers basic necessities for Wichitans in need
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Community Jam Force, a faith-based non-profit group in Wichita, hosted a homeless outreach event Saturday. The event offered food, clothing, showers, and haircuts to people in need. Organizers said the large turnout highlighted the need for community involvement to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness.
Registration open for Heartland Farm's 2024 Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner
Registration is open for Heartland Farm’s 2024 Farm to Table Fundraising Dinner. The annual fundraiser runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. The Farm to Table Dinner is one of the non-profit farm’s most important annual fundraisers. Taking place on the open-air pavilion, this year’s dinner features a meal centered around the theme Just a Little Bit Fancy, with dishes curated and created by local cooking enthusiasts Vaughn and Stephannie Goerl.
Saline County Jail Bookings, Aug. 31
REQUESTED CHARGE(S):. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Agg assault; w/ deadly weaponX: Burglary;Non-dwelling for felony, theft, sexCriminal Damage to Property; MisdemeanorTheft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500Criminal trespass; Property as posted per KSA 32-1013. NAME: Elam,Dromico James. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Outside warrant/NCIC hit. NAME: Gomez,Daniel De Jesus. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to appear. NAME: Hess,Christopher Charles.
Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet
Whether it's the pyrotechnics, animatronics, scare actors, storyline, or the completely immersive experience that draws people to this indoor-outdoor haunt, owners say there’s something for everyone. Preparations underway for Field of Screams' scariest season yet. Field of Screams is hosting its 21st season of scaring starting at the end...
‘Incredible Hulk’ to attend 8th annual ICT Comic Con
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Get ready, sci-fi lovers! The 8th annual ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo is happening this weekend at Century II Convention Hall. Doors open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and admission is free for children under 12. The Incredible Hulk will be there,...
City of Great Bend to look at motopark agreement
James Baldwin and LaRyssa Baldwin, who operate the Kansas Motocross Championship Series, wish to enter into an operating agreement for the Great Bend Motopark located at the Expo Complex area of the Great Bend Municipal Airport. The term of the agreement will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2027, unless...
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