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Great Bend Alive Announces Winners of the Christmas Window Decorating Contest

Monday, December 2

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — This holiday season, Great Bend Alive is thrilled to announce the winners of the Downtown Christmas Window Decorating Contest! The inaugural contest was a resounding success, with 43 windows beautifully decorated to... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business 2025, Competition Now Open for Entries

Monday, November 25

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, it’s time to turn your innovative ideas into reality! The IGNITE 2025 Business Competition is officially open for entries, offering participants a chance to compete for... Read More.

Community Commemorates Vietnam Veterans with Tribute at Veterans Park in Great Bend

Friday, November 22

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Monday, November 11th, 2024 the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of the Barton County Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. This heartfelt tribute was... Read More.

Daniel Gilligan Named Chief Judge in 27th Judicial District

Friday, November 22

By Lisa Taylor, Kansas Courts TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court has appointed District Judge Daniel Gilligan as chief judge of the 27th Judicial District effective January 13 through December 31, 2025. He succeeds Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick, who will retire January 12. The 27th... Read More.

Kansas GOP Senator Wants State to Invest $1 Billion to Boost Pension System’s Bottom Line

Friday, November 22

Skeptics more keen to improve Tier 3 benefits available to newer public employees By Tim Carpenter, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 21, 2024) — Republican Sen. Michael Fagg wants to persuade the 2025 Kansas Legislature to allocate $1 billion of the state’s revenue surplus... Read More.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Great Bend Innovation Center

Thursday, November 21

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Economic Development team is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated IGNITE Innovation Center, set for Thursday, December 12th, at 2 PM. The event will take... Read More.

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee on Appropriations hearing to review disaster... Read More.

Senator Marshall Calls for CDC to Clarify Season Flu Shot Does Not Protect Against Bird Flu

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall WASHINTON, DC. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pushing back against misleading recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoting seasonal flu shots as offering sufficient protection from the H5N1 virus, more commonly referred... Read More.

Rep. Mann Addresses America’s Mandate, Outlook for 119th Congress

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of United State Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since Americans delivered an Election Day mandate by electing President Donald J. Trump... Read More.

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20. Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports scammers used phone, in-person, and... Read More.

Barton Community College to Present Holiday Concert; First Class of Hall of Fame to be Initiated

Wednesday, November 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy nostalgic, holiday-themed entertainment as well as the induction of the first members of the Fine and Performing Arts Hall of Fame at its annual holiday... Read More.

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Mailings Coming Out Soon

Tuesday, November 19

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has required that a mailing be sent out to individuals that have marked lead, galvanized or unknown on the material surveys... Read More.