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Cop Shop (7/3 - 7/4)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office incident log (7/3) At 9 a.m. an animal complaint was reported at 3307 10th Street. At 11:20 a.m. an unconscious/fainting case was reported at 115 Cleveland Avenue in Olmitz. Non-Injury Accident. At 3:57 p.m. an accident was reported at 159 N. US 281 Highway. Traumatic...
July 16 is final day to register to vote in Aug. 6 primary election
There are several ways to register to vote. There are also deadlines. The Aug. 6 primary election is now just a month away, and Barton County Clerk Bev Schmeidler reminds voters that, by state law, registrations or changes in registration information, must be completed 21 days before the election. "If...
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/3 and 7/4)
BOOKED: Laveina White on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, bond set at $700 cash only. BOOKED: Jeffrey Miessler on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S. BOOKED: Eva Miessler on Hoisington Municipal Court case for Domestic Battery, bond set at $1,000 C/S. BOOKED: James Blake...
Clara Barton Medical Center welcomes new physical therapist
Clara Barton Medical Center announced the addition of Kelsey Wallpe, DPT, to their team of therapy professionals. Originally from Russell, Kelsey is excited to bring her knowledge and passion for patient care back to rural central Kansas. Kelsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Franciscan University of...
Several metro counties under Flood Warning for the area
Several counties in the metro area are under an area flood warning until 8 p.m. today. Kansas and Missouri residents in Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Wyandotte, Jackson, and Cass counties should be aware of a flood warning in effect. The warning encompasses these areas and should be taken seriously to ensure safety.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: A pleasant Friday, severe storms return this weekend
Waking up cool across Kansas, temperatures in the 50s and 60s to start. A couple of showers in western Kansas will continue to drift south and east through the morning, but rain will not be a major factor for our Friday. Highs today range from the low 80s to the...
Can you put political campaign signs by the road in Kansas? Here are state and local rules
With election season heating up, you may have noticed political campaign signs going up along roads. With the Aug. 6 primary election is a little more than a month away, here's what to know about political campaign sign rules. ...
Day 11, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
This is day 11 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. Summer rains that leave behind humid air are keeping farmers out of the fields until late in...
INSIGHT KANSAS: The politics of regulating fireworks
Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. They entertain us with their power and beauty, while symbolizing our national pride. However, the sale and use of fireworks are heavily regulated by state and local governments. Consumer fireworks are legal to purchase in 49 of...
Wheatland Electric receives 90% on customer satisfaction survey
Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc., recently completed a member-wide customer satisfaction survey in which members scored WEC as one of the highest rated utilities in the nation. Both paper and online survey responses were sent to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®), a company that measures customer satisfaction across multiple industries...
Separation approved for large/small dogs at Great Bend dog park
Through the quality-of-life sales tax, dog park fencing at Veterans Memorial Park in Great Bend was a project slated for 2023. This would separate large dogs and small dogs, as the city has experienced dog fights and altercations between citizens. Great Bend Assistant City Administrator Logan Burns said the additional...
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