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Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

City of Great Bend Announces Theme for 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has announced the theme for the 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Creating Christmas Traditions”, which honors Grand Marshal Sarah Krom for dedicating so much time over the years to preserving the Christmas Parade tradition.The... Read More.

Barton Music Students to Perform Fall Recitals Starting Nov. 6

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College instrumental and vocal students will perform this fall in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel (Fine Arts Building). The performances range in a wide array of styles and genres and feature brass and woodwind instruments, violin, guitar, piano,... Read More.

Pavement-Marking Project Set on U.S. 281 in Barton County

Wednesday, October 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Work will begin soon on a U.S. 281 pavement-marking project in Barton County.The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on U.S. 281 from the Hoisington west city limits to the Barton/Russell county line, for... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Wednesday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Friday, October 11

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business Competition Grand Finale: A Night of Triumph and Celebration

Friday, October 11

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The stage was set, the anticipation palpable, and the excitement electric as the IGNITE Rural Business Competition Grand Finale returned for its second year on October 10th at the iconic Crest Theater in downtown Great Bend,... Read More.

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

Thursday, October 10

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kansas Turnpike Authority and AAA... Read More.

Home Sales Up Slightly in September

Wednesday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up by 20.3 percent from a year... Read More.

Pawnee County Special Liquor by the Drink Ballot Question

Wednesday, October 9

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Liquor by the Drink Ballot Question will appear on the backside of this year's Pawnee County General Election Ballot on Nov. 5, 2024.Pawnee County Attorney Douglas W. McNett shared that all licensed drinking establishments in Pawnee County that offer... Read More.

FUEL Barton County Fall Fest: A Family Fun Event

Tuesday, October 8

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County (formerly Barton County Young Professionals) invites everyone to the annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Long’s Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy fall favorites like a corn maze,... Read More.

Barton Community College Reports 15.9% Enrollment Increase for Fall Semester

Tuesday, October 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College emerged as one of the leaders in enrollment growth across the state, with an initial increase of 15.9% in students for the fall semester.Preliminary 20th-day enrollment numbers for the fall state census... Read More.