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Larned woman hospitalized after crash that left 1 dead, 4 others injuredGreat Bend Post2 days ago
Mysterious object in Kansas sky identified as high-altitude balloonKWCH1 day ago
Great Bend company using inmates as way to solve staffing needsGreat Bend Post1 day ago
3 suspects in Kansas women’s deaths face new chargesKSNT News3 hours ago
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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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
KCC provides written answers to NIETC ahead of Tuesday's tri-county meeting
Many questions remain following last Tuesday's tri-county meeting between commissioners from Barton, Pawnee, and Russell Counties at Barton Community College. Several answers were provided beforehand by various entities involved with the Grain Belt Express (GBE) and proposed National Interest Electrical Transmission Corridor (NIETC) that would travel through all three counties. The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has already approved siting of the Grain Belt Express in Kansas. Sen. Caryn Tyson, representing District 12 in the northeast corner of the state, had questions for the KCC during Tuesday's meeting.
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...
Lady Panthers finish third at Wichita XC meet; boys seventh
On the girls' side, the Class 5A ranks have been dominated in recent years by the likes of Lenexa's St. James Academy and Overland Park. A pair of Wichita private schools are making their push back into the top of the class. At Saturday's The Rush at Brown Thrush Invitational in Wichita, Bishop Carroll edged Kapaun by three spots for the win with 45 points. Great Bend scored 52 points for third place, 60 spots ahead of fourth-place De Soto.
Barton Co. Clerk now taking applications for advanced ballots
Now is the time for registered voters in Barton County to apply for advanced ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election. Any registered voter may contact the County Election Officer of Barton County either by mail, by phone, or in person for an application for an advanced voting ballot. Anyone requesting an advanced ballot must first provide a photo ID. Applications may also be downloaded from the Barton County website at: www.bartoncounty.org (click: Departments>Elections>Advance Vote). Signed applications may be delivered or mailed to the County Clerk or faxed to (620) 793-1990.
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 County Commission meeting agenda (10/8)
The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3TBp0zh. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions. BOARD OF...
Baldi's pair of second half goals lifts Barton women to 2-0 victory at Coffeyville
Controlling first half possession against the wind, the Barton Community College women's soccer team maintained second half control with the advantage to rattle the net twice for a 2-0 victory at Coffeyville Community College. The victory improves Barton to 5-4-2 in league play and 7-4-2 overall while keeping the Red...
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Fall and winter climate outlook
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, October 1 shows a deterioration in drought conditions for the state. Barton County is still entirely in moderate drought while Stafford and Pawnee counties lost the improvements from last week. The six to ten-day outlook (October 8 to 12) indicates a 60 to 80% chance of likely above normal temperatures and a 40 to 60% chance of likely below normal precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (October 10 to 16) indicates a 60 to 80% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a continued 40 to 50 % chance of leaning below normal for precipitation.
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