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Barton Community College Trustees meeting agenda (7/22)
Mike Johnson, Board Chair will call the meeting to order. Mike Johnson, Board Chair will invite public comments. Dr. Marcus Garstecki, President will provide introductions and recognition of personnel. 5. NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF TWO-YEAR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS (NATYCAA) DAKTRONICS CUP. Trevor Rolfs, Athletic Director will give this presentation. 6. ATHLETIC...
Cornerstone Automotive to host Eagle Media’s Trax to the Max July 26
Cornerstone Automotive will host Eagle Media’s Trax to the Max event on July 26. The event will feature live broadcasting from the Cornerstone shop by Eagle Radio. This event is scheduled to span from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held on-site at Cornerstone Automotive, located at 4713 8th Street in Great Bend, behind Up n’ Rollin Skating. The grand prize winner for the brand new 2024 Cayenne Orange Chevy Trax will be revealed to the public on Friday, Aug. 9.
Barton Register of Deeds candidates attend League of Women Voters forum
A few political candidates who were invited to attend Thursday's League of Women Voters - Barton County forum at the Great Bend Senior Center were unable to attend in person. That was not the case for the Barton County Register of Deeds office as candidates Glennda French and Susan Williams were both present to answer two questions each. The second question pertained to how the office can make records accessible to the public. The incumbent French answered first.
Med-Dazzling: GBHS students earn recognition for medical innovation
More than 12,000 students aspiring for careers in healthcare from around the world converged in Houston, Texas on June 26-29 for the HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference. Six Great Bend High School students qualified for the international competition, and five students attended. Seniors Eliana Teri and Cailyn Murphy placed eighth out of 88 teams competing in the medical innovation category. Sophomore Cara Murphy was also part of the team but could not attend the international conference.
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Integrated Pest Management Part II
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, July 16 shows a little backsliding with a slight increase in abnormally dry conditions. Barton County and the area is unchanged, even with the high temperatures earlier in the week. The six to ten-day outlook (July 23 to 27) indicates a 40 to 50% chance of leaning below normal temperatures and leaning 33 to 40% chance above normal for precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (July 25 to 31) indicates normal to leaning to slightly above normal for temperatures and normal precipitation. Temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s is perfect for crops. Hopefully the rain will materialize. Developing corn ears and soybeans especially need moisture.
Barton Co. currently unable to process motor vehicle transactions
At this time, the State of Kansas is not able to process any motor vehicle transactions. Included in the outage is the Barton County Treasurer’s Office. However, the Treasurer’s Office is open for business and can process other work, including tax payments. As a reminder, the Treasurer is now located in Suite 107, on the first floor, of the Courthouse.
Kansas Democrats react to Biden dropping out of presidential race
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – With Joe Biden’s decision to step out of the presidential race, it’s rocked the Kansas Democratic Party. It’s left many questions unanswered, especially with the Democratic National Convention closing in. KSN reached out to local leaders and our political analyst about what’s next for the party and who they’ll likely support. […]
Jacob’s Radar: Wildfire smoke staying just west of KC
Over 1 million acres have been burned by wildfires so far this year, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. There are currently 60 large fires active nationwide, with 10 new fires in the last few days. Just like the last several summers, widespread smoke from these wildfires is impacting parts of the Plains and Midwest. However, for now the smoke plume is just northwest of the Kansas City region.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Scattered showers start the week, warmer trend in sight
Spotty showers are tracking through the Sunflower State this evening. Scattered storm activity has stayed on the other side of the state line, with a few rainy rumbles in eastern Colorado. A random shower or two will be possible overnight, but most of the state will stay dry. Winds out...
INSIGHT KANSAS: Kansas childcare is unaffordable for most families
Last month during the state legislature’s special budget session, one contentious issue in the budget bill was doubling the state’s childcare tax credit. Rep. Mark Steffen (R-Hutchinson) made comments saying the tax credit served as an “incentive” for mothers to enter the workforce and weaken “traditional families”.
Teddy Roosevelt came to Kansas in 1910 with a vision for democracy’s long game. It’s still vital.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived at 9:30 in the morning at the Osawatomie depot on the Missouri Pacific from Pueblo. The 51-year-old former president must have been weary, because on the previous day he had been greeted by thousands in Colorado, met with dignitaries, and laid the cornerstone of the new YMCA. Since his return from an […] The post Teddy Roosevelt came to Kansas in 1910 with a vision for democracy’s long game. It’s still vital. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
Miss Kansas Stuns Audience By Confronting Abuser Mid-Pageant: ‘My Abuser Is Here’
Miss Kansas 2024. Alexis Smith || Image credit: @missalexissmith. The Miss Kansas pageant took an emotional and daring turn when Alexis Smith, the newly crowned winner, used her victory speech to confront her abuser, who was surprisingly in the audience. A scene from the 2024 Miss Kansas pageant is making...
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