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Silver Alert for Kan. man still active; searchers found his dog
BARBER COUNTY —The Silver Alert issued August 3, for 73-year-old David Reese remains active, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. After two months, the Harper Police Department shared that on the morning of Oct. 4, David Reese’s chocolate lab, that had accompanied him when he disappeared, was found in good health. She was returned to his family. The dog was found not far from the last sighting of Reese near Little Mule and Hardtner Shortcut in Barber County. Police searched over 50 square miles again but still did not locate David or his truck.
Great Bend company using inmates as way to solve staffing needs
In a way to solve staffing needs, Fuller Industries Inc. has tapped the Kansas Department of Corrections private industry work program, employing residents from Larned State Correctional Facility. “This is truly a win-win for all parties,” said Angi Beck, Fuller human resources director. “It helps us fill positions we were...
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (10/4 - 10/6)
BOOKED: Sedrick Hunter on Barton County District Court warrant for Criminal Threat and Harassment by Telecommunication, bond set at $5,000 C/S. BOOKED: Tanner Osborn on Barton County case, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Isela Olivas on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Michael Carroll on Barton County District...
Barton Sheriff: Body cam footage necessary to negate misinformation
The streets are not a courtroom. Photos and a partial video from a traffic stop by the Barton County Sheriff's Office went viral on social media Monday. Given the amount of attention the video received, Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir released the full video of the incident just after noon Tuesday. He said the departure from normal policy is sometimes necessary.
Great Bend prepping incentives for hotel/restaurant development
The Great Bend City Council approved a memorandum of understanding and a public hearing for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District at Monday’s meeting to get the process moving for an 80-room hotel costing approximately $14 million. The hotel’s location is requested at 3017 10th Street, next to the Events Center.
Russell artist wins Best of Show at Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty
Sometimes the art comes from within. Russell's Tracy Hanzlick began creating art in the first grade. She never attended a formal art school but decades later, her "Indian Family" piece won Best of Show at the 2024 Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty. Hanzlick, a St. Louis native, said it all goes back to having her work exhibited in the St. Louis Art Museum as a first grader.
Wilborn joins Bank of the Plains
GREAT BEND, Kan. — Brian Wilborn recently joined Bank of the Plains as EVP, Chief Financial Officer, and will office at the Great Bend branch. Brian is a driven, successful, financial professional with thirty-two years of banking expertise in financial operations, team leadership, process and data efficiency, and community service.
Great Bend looking at STAR bond for dragstrip & Expo Complex project
The City of Great Bend and Great Bend Economic Development have been working with the State of Kansas on a proposed STAR (Sales Tax and Revenue) bond project at the Great Bend Expo Complex. The work to take place may include, but not limited to, improvements to the SRCA Dragstrip (increased seating capacity and additional amenities), livestock arena with amenities, a banquet hall with four multi-purpose courts for sporting events, an amphitheater, improvements to the existing rodeo grounds and an additional hangar/restaurant.
Hospital in Larned is hosting Health Fair Oct. 11
Local and area residents are encouraged to take advantage of reduced-priced blood tests when Pawnee Valley Community Hospital sponsors its upcoming Fall Health Fair, said Kristi Engle, PVCH laboratory manager. The event is set for 6:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at First Southern Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 13th...
Road work started for Harrison, 281 Bypass and 24th in Great Bend
From the City of Great Bend... The City of Great Bend Engineering Department would like to inform everyone that beginning today, Monday, Oct. 7, Venture Corporation will commence work on the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project. The streets to be worked on are 281 Bypass (10th street to Main), 24th street...
Kansas businesses, entrepreneurs honored at 2024 To The Stars awards in Great Bend
Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event recognized their outstanding contributions to the state’s economy and communities. It was announced at the ceremony...
Barton men's swim finishes second at Sunflower Showdown; Cougar women fourth
The Barton Community College swimming teams sustained their early season success Friday afternoon competing in the annual Sunflower Showdown held at the Robinson Natatorium in Lawrence, Kansas. Featured as the lone two-year school, the Cougar men exhibited a runner-up finish against the three team Kansas field while their counterparts, the...
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