The road to recovery will be a long one for those impacted by the Moore, Oklahoma tornado this week. As search and rescue missions have continued, the American Red Cross is constantly seeking and receiving support from individuals across the nation, and even in our area. Assistant Director for the Central Kansas Red Cross Chapter [...]
In honor of Memorial Day, Great Bend is hosting their annual ceremony on Monday at the Great Bend Cemetery. VFW Post 3111 in Great Bend is in charge of this year’s event, and Commander of the Post Jake Radke says that the event will see the local veteran’s organizations coming together. Additionally, there will be [...]
A new food business is preparing to open on 10th street in Great Bend, as Old Chicago Bistro can be found at the location formerly known as Quiznos or Woodie’s Smokehouse. Owner Pete Toll says that he owned the Quiznos when it was operating, and recently took back over the location, and is prepared to [...]
The buzz of Summer is spreading throughout Barton County, and the Wetlands Water Park is set to officially open for their ninth season on Saturday. Human Resources Director for the City, Terry Hoff says that obviously a big piece of the puzzle every year is weather, and the staff is always prepared for Mother Nature. [...]
During their meeting this week, the City of Lyons continued discussion regarding the construction of a brand new City Hall-Library Complex. City Administrator John Sweet says that project has been planned for some time, and will better accommodate their needs in Lyons. Sweet says that, they can only use about a third of the existing [...]
All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Booked in Vansteenburgh, George of Ellinwood, KS on Barton County District Warrant for Failure to appear, bond set in lieu of $200 CASH ONLY. Released Vasnteenburgh, II, George of Ellinwood, KS on Barton County District Warrant for [...]
Small chances for thunderstorms will spread into mainly Western and Central parts of Kansas for Today into Friday, as a warm front lifts northward through the region. Today A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high [...]
Various law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas have been aggressively enforcing seatbelt and occupant restraint violations as part of the Click It or Ticket program sponsored by the Kansas Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week. Barton County Undersheriff Bruce Green says that enforcement continues locally going into Memorial Day weekend, [...]
A $2500 dollar state-wide award was recently received by the Great Bend Recreation Commission, according to City Administrator Howard Partington. Partington told the Great Bend City Council on Monday that the Blue Chip Award is a community health improvement program, and Great Bend was recognized during a presentation last week. The Blue Cross Blue Shield [...]
Beginning Thursday evening, various individuals will be banding together to bring the Oklahoma tornado victims and rescue workers some needed relief from the disaster that struck their area this week. Allen Ater is part of River of Life Church in Great Bend and says that people can contribute by donating certain items at their spot [...]