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Hoisington man dies from injuries in UTV accident
On Sunday, Sept. 1, at about 6:45 p.m., the Barton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a serious UTV accident just west of the baseball fields in Hoisington. The location was just outside corporate city limits in an open field. Upon arrival, deputies observed a 2021 Can Am Maverick, black in color, that rolled over. Two of the three occupants had been ejected and were in the process of being transported to local hospitals.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (8/30 - 9/2)
BOOKED: Ryan Brown on Barton County District Court case for possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, no drug tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal possession of a firearm, driving while suspended, and interference with a law enforcement officer, bond set at $10,000 C/S. BOOKED: Ray Rangel-Lozano on Barton County District Court...
Barton Co. HR: Do the small things when applying for a job
July statistics from the Kansas Department of Labor showed a slight increase in the unemployment rate in Barton County from 3.7 percent in June to 3.9 percent in July. The jump was even bigger in Rush County, with a move from 3.3 percent in June to 4.1 percent in July. Barton County has several job openings available, and Brenda Kaiser, human resources director with the county, says whether applying there or elsewhere, there are good habits to keep when applying for a job.
Barton Dance Theatre to host “Dancing with the Cougars” line dance workshop
"Dancing with the Cougars" returns this year with another dance workshop for the community featuring a line dance class at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in Studio 34, and all proceeds go to support Barton Dance Theatre's participation at the American College Dance Association Conference in January. The workshop will include...
Barton Co. Health Department to feature new mural celebrating healthcare heroes
The Barton Arts Movement (BAM) is thrilled to announce the launch of an inspiring new mural project at the Barton County Health Department. This vibrant artwork will celebrate the dedication of our healthcare heroes, highlight community health, and promote various wellness initiatives. Designed by the talented Carr, Kerr, & Co., a dynamic duo from the Manhattan area who are known for their color-block artistry, this mural is set to become a bright spot in our community.
KWEC's popular Butterfly Festival returns on Sept. 28
The monarch butterflies do not always show up when they are supposed to. Educators at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center schedule the annual Butterfly Festival based on when the monarchs are predicted to move through the area. Educator Mandy Kern said, boom or bust, this year's festival from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 28 will feature many activities.
USD 428 secures $15,000 grant to benefit homeless students
According to the National Center for Homeless Education, a "homeless" student is one who lacks a fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence, and includes youth sharing housing due to the loss of housing or economic hardship, youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is is a public or private place not designed for regular sleeping, or children living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, or substandard housing. At Wednesday's USD 428 Board of Education Luncheon at Riley Elementary School in Great Bend, Director of Teaching and Learning JoAnn Blevins discussed a $15,000 McKinney-Vento Homeless grant she helped secure for the district.
Great Bend City Council meeting agenda (9/3)
Sept. 3 - 6:30 p.m. The council meeting will be livestreamed for the public to view on the city council Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil/. The public is free to comment on items not listed on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three minutes. D. New business. 1. Councilmember reports. 2....
No. 17 Barton Volleyball remains perfect with 5-0 weekend in Dodge City
The 17th ranked Barton Community College volleyball team added five more victories to its total this weekend at the Victory Electric Classic held in Dodge City, Kansas. The Cougars opened the three-day Victory Electric Classic with their fifth consecutive sweep over Frank Phillips College (25-14, 25-14, 25-17), on Thursday evening.
The 10th Street Eyecare announces Trunk Show event Oct. 17
The 10th Street Eyecare Center invites you to their Fashion Eyewear Trunk Show on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. As a showcase event, their fashion reps will bring in hundreds of frames and styles you can't normally see in person. You can enjoy a treat while you try on the latest high-fashion eyewear from Luxottica, featuring frames from Juicy Couture, Fossil, Carolina Herrera, Kate Spade and more.
Great Bend set to begin chip and seal project on Tuesday
The 2024 Chip and Seal with a Fog coat project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, circumstances pending. The areas to be affected by this project are select streets North of 24th between Washington and Harrison, between 281 bypass and Holland- 16th to 21st, 10th to 8th between Washington to Madison. Again, these will be selected streets that have been assessed to benefit the most from this style of maintenance.
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