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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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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 Conservation District to offer cover crop sign-up assistance day
From the Barton County Conservation District... The Barton County Conservation District, in cooperation with the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, will host a sign-up event on Monday, July 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to assist farmers with applications for cover crop transition programs. These programs provide technical and financial assistance to reduce risk involved in adding cover crops to an existing rotation. Conservation experts will be available to answer questions. Programs will include but will not be limited to Farmers for Soil Health and Re:generations.
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Summer 2024 Weather and Crop Outlook
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, June 25 shows a bit of backsliding in drought conditions overall for the state. The percentage of the state totally out of dry conditions decreased from 44.5% to 39%, however, the percentage in moderate and severe drought decreased. Our area ranges from abnormally dry to a sliver of severe drought. The six to ten-day outlook (July 2 to 6) indicates a 50 to 70% chance of likely above normal temperatures and leaning from normal to a bit above normal for precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (July 4 to 10) indicates a 50 to 70% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a continued 33 to 40% chance of leaning above normal precipitation. The area really needs above normal precipitation with some corn in the area already tasseling and silking. Soybeans are also preparing to take off and soon begin flowering, entering their peak water usage soon.
Family Crisis Center in search of funds after drastic cut to federal grant
Public taxing entities are preparing their budgets for next year. Tuesday morning, the Barton County Commission heard from several outside agencies that are requesting funds for next year's budgets. Kylee Graves, executive director at the Family Crisis Center in Great Bend, said she has never had to ask local governments for help funding her agency in the past.
Barton Co. firefighters receive over $159,000 from KS Dept. of Insurance
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $18,912,365.52 has been distributed among 553 local FRAs throughout the state. Of those funds, $159,606.40 has been distributed among eight...
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...
Cop Shop (6/27)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office incident log (6/27) At 10:36 a.m. an animal complaint was reported at 10th & Washington. At 10:58 p.m. the K-9 was called out to NE 50 Avenue & E. K-4 Highway in Hoisington. At 11:17 p.m. the K-9 was called out to 250 S. Main...
On the Record for June 27th, 2024
Great Bend Emergency Medical Service made seven ambulance runs on Wednesday. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire, the fire was extinguished upon arrival. Great Bend Emergency Medical Service made four ambulance runs on Thursday. Great Bend Police. A narcotics violation was reported at 2:07 p.m. Wednesday in the 1700 block...
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