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Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/2)
BOOKED: Marvin Magnuson on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Interference with LEO, bond set at $1,000 C/S. BOOKED: Paul Pryor on Barton County District Court case for Illegal Registration, bond set at $1,000 C/S. BOOKED: Darrin Halzle on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Suspended and Sunscreening...
Cop Shop (7/2)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office incident log (7/2) At 2:26 p.m. the K-9 was called out to 11th & Frey. At 5:27 p.m. a report of unconscious/fainting was made at 79 NE 25 Roady. Animal Complaint. At 5:33 p.m. an animal complaint was reported at 2715 18th Street. Fight. At...
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/1)
BOOKED: John Lynch on Stafford County District Court case for Aggravated Assault - Domestic, Criminal Discharge of a Firearm, Criminal Damage to Property - Domestic, and Felony Possession of a Firearm, bond set at $20,000 C/S; and on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for Contempt of Court, bond set at $1,045 cash only.
Hicks named top celebrity showman at 2024 Barton County Fair
Pork Chop, Snoop Hogg, and Alexander Ham-ilton. Those were just a few of the pig names for Sunday's Celebrity Showmanship near the conclusion of the 2024 Barton County Fair. Sunflower Diversified's Angie Hicks won the contest despite having no direct experience showing livestock. "I've never shown, but I watched my...
Man arrested for drugs after running from Great Bend police
On June 28, at approximately 9:09 p.m., an officer with the Great Bend Police Department observed Joshua Kelly, age 25, in the 3300 block of 10th Street. The officer attempted to contact Kelly to place him under arrest on two outstanding Barton County District Court warrants for probation violation. Kelly...
Bat Cats not throwing in the towel after clubhouse burglarized
Things have been looking up for the Great Bend Bat Cats. The Barton County Commission proclaimed June 25 as Bat Cat Day. Later that evening, the baseball team defeated the league-leading Kansas Cannons at Al Burns Memorial Field, then swept Newton ahead of Sunday's All-Star game in Wichita. Eight Bat Cats took the field Sunday in Wichita with some heavy hearts. Following Thursday's win against Newton, Manager Roger Ward said someone burglarized the team's clubhouse.
Introducing the Wildcard Round for the IGNITE Rural Business Competition
GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is excited to announce the addition of a dynamic Wildcard Round to the IGNITE Rural Business Competition. This new round is designed to provide a unique opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs in Barton County, inviting them to submit their innovative business ideas and compete for a substantial investment.
On the Record for July 2nd, 2024
Great Bend Emergency Medical Service made eight ambulance runs on Tuesday. The K-9 unit was utilized at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday at 10th St. and Kiowa Rd. The K-9 unit was utilized at 10:26 a.m. at Forest Ave. and Harrison St. A battery was reported at 12:23 p.m. in the 3400...
Barton Commission approves purchase of heavy-duty tire changer
Just one agenda item made it before the Barton County Commission Tuesday ahead of the July 4 holiday. The board did vote 5-0 for the purchase of a new heavy-duty tire changer for the Road and Bridge Department. County Works Director Darren Williams presented the item to the commission. "Recently,...
CAMPBELL: Palmer amaranth control in grain sorghum
When the aggressive nature of Palmer amaranth (pigweed) is combined with the limited post-emergence herbicide options in grain sorghum, problems often arise – even when an adequate preemergence herbicide program is used. This article highlights post-emergence herbicide options for Palmer amaranth control in grain sorghum. To see the full version of the article with use rates, recommended surfactants, and plant height restrictions. Search for K-State Agronomy eUpdates, June 27th issue. Combinations of the herbicides listed here will generally improve control, and all of the options are most effective when applied to small (under 4 inches tall) pigweeds. Atrazine can control sensitive populations of Palmer amaranth and can be combined with other herbicides to enhance effectiveness. Aim (carfentrazone) is a Group 14 herbicide that can be applied to grain sorghum between 4 inches and boot stage. It is less effective than some of the other herbicides in this article and requires good coverage for maximum effectiveness.
Barton Co. Appraiser gearing up for summer reinspections
One hundred percent divided by six years is roughly 17 percent a year. That's the target of the Barton County Appraiser's Office each year with its summer reinspections. Appraiser Wendy Prosser and staff are gearing up for this year's rounds of inspections to help determine property values. "We have to...
Barton County Commission meeting agenda (7/2)
The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3UeriWc. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions. BOARD OF...
News from the Oil Patch: Crude prices rise 16% in 6 months
Crude prices are up nearly ten percent from the first of June, and nearly 16% since the first of January. The near-month NYMEX contract for light sweet crude settled Friday at $81.54 per barrel, ending the month of June nearly seven dollars higher than June 1 and $11 higher than January 1. U.S. crude prices gained another two percent by lunchtime Monday, with NYMEX benchmark rising over $83 per barrel and London Brent topping $86.
Youth grant opportunity at Golden Belt Community Foundation
Golden Belt Community Foundation invites proposals for its upcoming competitive grant cycle focused on the health and well-being of youth, funded through the Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment and the Children’s Endowment. These funds support the health and wellbeing of youth and include, but are not limited to, enhancements to public play spaces, educational projects, recreation, safety, nutrition, and physical activity.
Save the Candidate Forum dates of July 18 and July 25
The election season is coming fast. To prepare, the League of Women Voters of Great Bend- Barton County is partnering with the Great Bend Senior Center and the Chamber of Commerce. The team is arranging a platform for contested races for the Aug. 6, Primary election. Both forums will take place at the Great Bend Senior Center on 2005 Kansas Ave. in Great Bend. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the forums will start at 7 p.m.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (6/27)
BOOKED: Leatrice Christie on Barton County District Court warrant, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Frederick Kopke on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $10,000 C/S. BOOKED: Lindsay Turner on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $1,000 C/S. RELEASED: Phillip...
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