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Kansas young Democrats rally for Harris at DNC
TOPEKA — Eleven Kansas young Democrats are at the Democratic National Convention filled with “energy and joy,” ready to officially nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the party’s presidential ticket, Kansas delegate Jae Moyer said. The 11 are excited about “the...
Kansas school district investigated missionary’s visit to hand out Bibles to students
TOPEKA — A Kansas school district investigated an incident in which an elementary school principal invited a missionary to pass out Bibles at recess, the superintendent said in a statement Wednesday. The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas sent a letter Monday to Katie Struebing, principal of East Elementary...
Wagner: Dove numbers looking good ahead of upcoming hunting season
One of the great fall traditions in Kansas is just days away as dove hunting season begins on Sept. 1. Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Manager Jason Wagner reminds dove hunters they will need a Kansas Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp to legally hunt the birds. He also said the upcoming season looks promising based on a recent survey of the area.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, shots designed to more closely target recent virus strains -- and hopefully whatever variants cause trouble this winter, too. With the Food and Drug Administration’s clearance, Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses. A...
Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin
Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will not request regulation of water rights in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin for 2025. In 2023, Governor Kelly and Senator Moran urged USFWS to seek a sustainable and viable solution with area irrigators and water users that secures USFWS’s senior water right while minimizing the impact on the local economy.
Court blocks agreement that would have halted convicted killer's execution
KANSAS CITY (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has blocked an agreement that would have spared the life of death row inmate Marcellus Williams and instead ordered a hearing to proceed on Williams' innocence claim, with just a little over a month to go before his scheduled execution. The...
KCPD IDs pedestrian killed when struck after car flipped in violent crash
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a fatal weekend accident involving a bicyclist have identified the victim as 44-year-old Shaunta Rodgers, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Just before 1a.m. Sunday, a Honda Civic was northbound on Van Brunt Boulevard and stopped at the red traffic control signal at Truman Road,...
Great Bend hires consultant to design airport improvements
The Great Bend Municipal Airport has accrued Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) entitlement and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants that are sufficient to fund 95% of a 2025 rehabilitation of Runway 17/35. The project is designed to crack-fill and slurry seal the runway, along with remarking the pavement. Airport Manager Martin...
Investigators determine cause of fire at Kan. senior living residence
DOUGLAS COUNTY –Investigators have determined the cause of fire on Monday at the at Brandon Woods senior living residence in Lawrence. The origin of the fire was determined to be on the 3rd floor balcony deck and the fire extended into the attic of the structure. The cause of the fire was accidental due to improper discarding of smoking material, according to a media release from Lawrence Po.ice.
Farmers Union Midwest Agency honors Smith’s 1st year
On Aug. 7, Farmers Union Midwest Agency celebrated Trina Smith's one-year anniversary with a Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Trina, an independent insurance agent licensed in multiple states, has spent the past year developing a strong reputation for helping clients find the best insurance solutions to fit their individual needs. Located at 2015 Forest Avenue, Suite 101, in Great Bend, her office serves as a space where clients can receive personalized advice and hands-on support tailored to their unique situations.
Kan. man connected to stolen vehicle with child inside has died
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities investigating two suspects new allegations after a victim in the case died. On Wednesday police reported 37-year-old Kyle E. Higgins of Topeka had died. Just after 4 a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a reported aggravated robbery of a vehicle near SW 29th and...
Democratic women governors showcased at DNC event with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus
CHICAGO — Actress and climate activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus asked eight Democratic women governors Wednesday if she would be ready for public office after playing a vice president and president on the hit cable TV show “Veep.”. “You’re more qualified than Donald Trump, don’t worry about it,” New York...
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (8/21)
BOOKED: Kimo Martinez on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Criminal Damage and Disorderly Conduct, bond set at $1,000 C/S. RELEASED: Caden Knoblauch on Barton County District Court warrant for Distribute or Possess with Intent to Distribute heroin/stimulants and No Drug Tax Stamp, on $100,000 OR bond. RELEASED: Barrian Cartwright...
🎙Post Podcast: Great Bend Airfest preview - Bob Carlton
The “Air Fest 2024 Preview Show” is hosted by Steve Webster on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM. Guests include Bob Carlton with Vertigo Airshows. Bob will be flying his new twin-engine glider all three days, plus the night show on Saturday during AirFest 2024, September 20-22 at Great Bend Municipal Airport. The interview aired on Aug. 20, 2024.
Thursday on Sports Day(Watch)
- Great Bend Panther Football coach Erin Beck, along with players Daxton Minton and Trenton Kern. - "On the Prowl" with Mike Courson. Mike will talk with Eleanor Joiner, a freshman at Ellinwood High School who place third at nationals this summer on an 4x800 relay team at the meet held at Texas A&M.
Larned man rescues juvenile bird during last Friday's hailstorm
Last Friday's hailstorm in Pawnee County wreaked havoc on vehicles and homes in Larned and beyond. For smaller wildlife, the baseball-sized hail was sometimes a matter of life and death. Lifelong Larned resident Tyrel Garcia and his family enjoy watching the wildlife and recently installed a bird feeder with a camera. That camera caught Garcia's small act of heroism to save a young bird.
Bo Nix wins Broncos’ starting QB job
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver’s unconventional quarterback competition concluded Wednesday with one final plot twist when Broncos coach Sean Payton walked up to his QBs during warmups and informed them rookie Bo Nix had won the starting job. “He smiled,” Payton said of the 12th overall pick out...
Thursday's weather
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Thursday Night. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 a.m. Partly...
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