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Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Responds to Those Affected by Recent Business Closure

Wednesday, August 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Megan Barfield sent out a release in response to ongoing efforts after the closure of Value Health/Benefit Management LLC and the job losses that resulted from the closure. “We are actively working in partnership with... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget, Dropping Nearly 1.4 Mills from 2024

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2025 budget that keeps the amount of funding from property taxes at the same level as for the past three years. With that, the projected mill levy for the 2025 budget will... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Bowers Named Old Bill Honorees for 45th Annual Barton Foundation Auction; Tickets Available until Aug. 12

Friday, August 9

By Lindsey Bogner, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Foundation Board has chosen Barry and Monica Bowers to receive the prestigious “Old Bill Honorarium” at the 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction. The event, which marks the Sapphire Anniversary of the... Read More.

Mann Hires Dodge City Native as District Representative

Wednesday, August 7

By U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann DODGE CITY, Kan. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the hire of Josie Shearer as a district representative based in his Dodge City, Kansas office. Shearer is a Dodge City local and graduated from Dodge City High School... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Area County Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd GOLDEN BELT — Two area sheriffs lost re-election bids in Tuesday's Republican primary elections. Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King was defeated by Larry Atteberry who received 56 percent of the primary vote. Atteberry is unopposed in the November general election. Also losing... Read More.

Three Injured in Vehicle Crash South of Hoisington

Tuesday, August 6

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Three people were injured this morning in a three-vehicle crash south of Hoisington. According to the Barton County Sheriff's office the crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on US 281 at 90 Road about a mile and a... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights: Logan Burns Named New City Administrator

Tuesday, August 6

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Logan Burns has been named the new City Administrator for Great Bend. Burns, who is currently Assistant City Administrator, was named to the post following an executive session at Monday night's Great Bend City Council meeting. He replaces... Read More.

Larned City Council Approves Appointments of Eight Members to City Tourism Committee

Tuesday, August 6

Larned City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday approved appointment of eight members to the city's Tourism Committee as recommended by Mayor William Nusser. Vicki Gillett, the current Committee chair, was appointed to a one-year term, with... Read More.

Utility Crews Working on Two New Main Breaks

Tuesday, August 6

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utilities crews are working on two separate water main breaks this morning. The first is located at Main and Railroad Avenue and the second is located at Third & Plum. Expect water service outages or reduced... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Responds to Those Affected by Recent Business Closure

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget, Dropping Nearly 1.4 Mills from 2024

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Bowers Named Old Bill Honorees for 45th Annual Barton Foundation Auction; Tickets Available until Aug. 12

Mann Hires Dodge City Native as District Representative

2024 Primary Election: Area County Results

Three Injured in Vehicle Crash South of Hoisington

Great Bend City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights: Logan Burns Named New City Administrator

Larned City Council Approves Appointments of Eight Members to City Tourism Committee

Utility Crews Working on Two New Main Breaks

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