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Discover Great Bend’s Rich History and Vibrant Art Scene with the New Great Bend Alive Tours App

Wednesday, September 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Explore the heart of Great Bend like never before with the newly launched Great Bend Alive Tours app! Now available on the Google Play Store, Apple Store, and online, this innovative app brings the stories... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Agreement with Kansas Motocross Championship Series LLC Operators for Use of Great Bend Motopark

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council approved an agreement with the operators of Kansas Motocross Championship Series LLC for use of the Great Bend Motopark at the Airport Expo Area.Under the contract, James Baldwin and LaRyssa Banker agreed to... Read More.

Ex-Allen County Deputy Pleads to Reduced Charges in Child Sex Case

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — A former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges involving sexual involvement with a 15-year-old runaway.Michael Lane Tennyson pleaded guilty in Allen County District Court to four counts of indecent solicitation of a child in an... Read More.

Patrol Reports Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, September 3

KHP Personnel Assisted 575 Motorists Over the Holiday Reporting Period By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Labor Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30 to 11:59 p.m. on... Read More.

One Fatality in Weekend UTV Accident Near Hoisington

Tuesday, September 3

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — One of three people involved in a Sunday evening UTV accident west of Hoisington has died. The Barton County Sheriff's office said the operator of the UTV, 62-year-old Kevin Seyfert of Hoisington, died Monday afternoon at a Wichita Hospital,... Read More.

Limited Spots Remaining for September 18th CO.STARTERS Core Program

Tuesday, September 3

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Time is running out to secure your spot in the upcoming CO.STARTERS Core program, a ten-session initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools and connections they need to bring their business ideas to life. Hosted... Read More.

More Than a Home — K-State is Among the Best in Setting Students Up for Happiness and Success

Tuesday, September 3

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News MANHATTAN. Kan. — Trent Stine still isn't sure if it's possible to have a bad day at Kansas State University.The facilities, the campus, the people — everyone and everything has always felt so inviting at K-State, the junior said, even... Read More.

Work to Begin Tuesday for 2024 Great Bend Chip and Seal Project

Friday, August 30

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2024 Chip and Seal with a Fog coat project is scheduled to begin Tuesday Sept. 3, 2024, circumstances pending. The areas to be affected by this project are select streets North of 24th between... Read More.

Celebrate 30 Years of Kids Ag Day in Great Bend Wednesday, Sept. 4

Friday, August 30

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, through its Ag-Business Committee, warmly invites Chamber Members, local businesses, and volunteers to join us at Diamond K Farm (706 SW 20 Rd, Great Bend, KS) on Sept.... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety Over Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists.The... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Claflin

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment CLAFLIN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Claflin public water supply system located in Barton County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Carryover Budgets for Juvenile Services and Central Kansas Community Corrections for the 2025 Fiscal Year

Tuesday, August 27

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved carryover budgets for Juvenile Services and Central Kansas Community Corrections for the 2025 Fiscal Year. This utilizes funds both entities received from fees collected over the prior year. Juvenile Services Director Marissa Woodmansee... Read More.