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Great Bend man convicted of counts of felony criminal threat
From the Barton County Attorney's Office... Tuesday morning a Barton County jury convicted Aaron Keith Fuller of two counts of felony Criminal Threat. Monday morning the parties picked a jury and then in the afternoon the State of Kansas presented its evidence and then rested. Tuesday morning the defendant testified and was followed by closing arguments to the jury.
Cop Shop (6/24)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office incident log (6/24) At 7:29 a.m. the K-9 was called out to 3503 10th Street. At 11:09 a.m. a theft was reported at 161 SW 10 Avenue. At 11:31 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156 Highway & NE 30 Road. Unconscious /...
June 25 proclaimed as Great Bend Bat Cats Day ahead of Eagle Radio Night
It's Eagle Radio Night on Great Bend Bat Cats Day. Tuesday morning, the Barton County Commission proclaimed June 25, 2024, as Bat Cats Day ahead of the baseball team's home game against the Kansas Cannons. This year's roster features 27 players from Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Minnesota, and Kansas. Bat Cats Coach and Manager Roger Ward called it his best group yet.
Barton, Stafford counties featured in Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 7 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. According to the June 23, 2024 USDA/NASS Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report, winter wheat harvested was...
Wheels, races prominently featured at 2024 Barton Co. Fair
Food, livestock, 4-H exhibits, and the carnival are usually mainstays at the Barton County Fair each summer. This year, wheels and races will be a big part of a full slate of action on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at the fairgrounds. Barton County Fair Association President Charles Atkinson said all street-legal vehicles are welcome for the fourth Cruise Barton County Poker Run Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Barton Commission extends appraiser contract through 2025
Barton County Appraiser Wendy Prosser will remain in her post for at least another year. She was elevated from interim county appraiser on July 1, 2021, in a contract that was designed to be for four years to align with most other counties in the state. Tuesday morning, the Barton County Commission approved an employment agreement that will extend her contract to June 30, 2025. County Counselor Patrick Hoffman explained the issue to the board.
On the Record for June 24th, 2024
Great Bend Emergency Medical Service made 13 ambulance runs on Monday. A domestic battery was reported at 1:21 a.m. Monday at Finer Mobile Home Park, 5501 9th St. A domestic disturbance was reported at 8:33 a.m. at 1217 Polk St. A possible burglary in progress was reported at 12:03 a.m....
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (6/24)
BOOKED: Jesus Vizcarra-Chavez on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint, bond set at $1,000 C/S or 48-hour OR. BOOKED: Brady Holuska-Ringo on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set. BOOKED: Dana Hernandez on Barton County District Court warrant for Disorderly Conduct,...
Barton County Commission meeting agenda (6/25)
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/3KSJleF. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions. BOARD OF...
BERAN: It's Fair time!
If I sound excited, it is because I look forward to interacting with the community and, especially, our 4-H members as they share their year-long project work with judges and all of you!. I love walking through Expo III first thing in the morning to the sound of 4-H members...
2 hospitalized in Great Bend after car, SUV head-on crash
BARTON COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just before 2:30p.m. Sunday in Barton County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Ford Fiesta driven by Skyler L. Bergelt, 21, Fort Bliss, Texas, was eastbound on Kansas 156 seven miles northeast of U.S. 56. The driver was attempting to...
Current Barton Co. Attorney running for new office in Aug. 6 primary
Current Barton County Attorney Levi Morris has seen the gamut of law practice in Kansas. He practiced various aspects of civil law in his hometown of Newton before being hired as an assistant with the Barton County Attorney's Office. He later opened his own firm, focusing primarily on criminal cases, then was appointed as Barton County Attorney in 2018. He's hoping to continue the progression as a candidate for district judge in the 20th Judicial District.
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