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Nominate Outstanding Leaders and Businesses for Great Bend Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Awards

Thursday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — It’s that time of year when we come together to celebrate the incredible individuals and businesses that make Great Bend a vibrant and thriving community. We’re thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the Great Bend Chamber of... Read More.

Barton Theatre Explores Love, War, and Life in “Time Stands Still”

Wednesday, October 15

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present 'Time Stands Still', a powerful drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies, October 16-19 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Performances are Oct. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets are... Read More.

Governor Kelly Releases Statement on Ceasefire in Middle East

Tuesday, October 14

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Oct. 14 Governor Laura Kelly released the following statement regarding the ceasefire reached in the Middle East. "Yesterday, after 738 days, the hostages held by Hamas were finally released, and the horrific war in the Middle East has reached a... Read More.

No Nightmares: K-State Expert Shares Tips for Halloween Food Safety

Tuesday, October 14

Scare away bacteria with these ideas on keeping goodies safe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Temperatures are dropping and leaves are falling which means Halloween is quickly approaching. While the holiday is not always thought to be overly risky in terms of food safety, any time perishable... Read More.

City of Great Bend Adds Three More Dates to Mosquito Spraying Schedule

Tuesday, October 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Three additional rounds of mosquito spraying are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, Monday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 23., announced by the City of Great Bend on Tuesday. The streets department will fog between the hours of 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.... Read More.

The Center for Counseling and Consultation Refocuses Plans for Ellinwood Project, Reaffirms Commitment to Crisis Stabilization and Veterans Support

Tuesday, October 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — October 14, 2025 — The Center for Counseling and Consultation has announced a change in direction for the proposed Crisis Stabilization and Veterans Housing Project in Ellinwood, Kansas. Originally designed as an eight-bed crisis stabilization unit combined with housing for veterans, the project... Read More.

Kansas Judges, Attorneys Weigh ‘Fragmented’ Remote Court Proceedings as Supreme Court Seeks Change

Monday, October 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas’ legal aid group relies on remote court appearances in 22 counties in the southwest part of the state after losing its only attorney in the region in August, said Kansas Legal Services’ executive director, Matthew Keenan. However, some judges refuse to... Read More.

K-State Expert Highlights Gut Health as Key to Managing Diabetes

Monday, October 13

November is National Diabetes Month MANHATTAN, Kan. — November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to spotlight one of the most pressing chronic health conditions in the United States. Alongside well-known topics like blood sugar and insulin, A Kansas State University expert also is drawing attention... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann Discusses Government Shutdown and Impacts

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON, Kan. — It's been three weeks since the US House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to keep the federal government in operation. First District Congressman Tracey Mann told Ad Astra News in an interview Thursday it's a matter of getting a few... Read More.

City of Great Bend Releases Home for the Holidays Theme and Details

Thursday, October 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is thrilled to announce the theme for the 2025 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Holiday Movie Madness.” This theme was chosen to honor the favorite films that make the holiday season even more special. From A Christmas Story, to... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas. “RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Tuesday, October 7

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 17, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.