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Party in the Park Returns for 14th Annual Celebration on Aug. 8

Thursday, August 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The biggest event of the summer is set to return to Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, Aug. 8, as the City of Great Bend welcomes the community to the 14th Annual Party in the Park. It’s a full day slate, beginning... Read More.

Branson Named Kansas’s Favorite Staycation Destination

Thursday, August 6

New research has revealed Kansas's favorite staycation destinations. The study by luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection analyzed Google search volumes over the past 12 months for a list of 100 popular US domestic vacation destinations to find the spots that Kansas searches for most. Branson comes... Read More.

Rozel Man Sentenced to House Arrest on Multiple DUI Charges

Thursday, August 6

LARNED, Kan. – Bradley J. Colglazier, 47 of Rozel, appeared on bond Wednesday morning in the Pawnee County District Court regarding pending Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol charges. The charges stem from three separate incidents. On August 8, 2025, Colglazier was stopped by the... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Invites Barton County Businesses to Showcase Their Products and Services at the 11th Annual Business Showcase

Wednesday, August 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses from across Barton County to reserve booth space for the 11th Annual Business Showcase, presented by Credit Union of America, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Panther Activity Center (PAC)... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

Kansas Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment, Set the Ballot for November

Wednesday, August 5

KANSAS — The 2026 Primary Election took place on Tuesday, asking Kansas voters who they would like to be on the ballot for November’s General Election. In the Federal races, Roger Marshall was the clear leader for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate with... Read More.

Barton County Unofficial Election Results

Tuesday, August 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. - The Unofficial Results for the 2026 Primary Election in Barton County have come in. Below are some of the key results of these primary races. Total Ballots Cast: 4,840 Ballots Cast - Democratic Party: 790 Ballots Cast - Republican Party: 6,816 United States Senator... Read More.

Pawnee County Unofficial Election Results

Tuesday, August 4

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. - The Unofficial Results for the 2026 Primary Election in Pawnee County have come in. Ballots Cast - Total 1,355 Ballots Cast - Democratic Party 224 Ballots Cast - Republican Party 1,050 Ballots Cast - NONPARTISAN 81 United States Senator (DEM): Noah Taylor - 65 United States... Read More.

Capacity Crowd Packs The Bullring for Exciting Rumble at the Bullring; Cattleman’s Classic Set for August 14

Monday, August 3

LA CROSSE, Kan. — A capacity crowd filled the grandstands Friday night at Rush County Speedway as the Rumble at the Bullring presented by Central Spray Foam and Cement Lifting delivered an action packed night of dirt track racing under the lights. Fans were treated... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber to Host 11th Annual Business Showcase Thursday, August 13

Monday, August 3

The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host its 11th Annual Business Showcase on Thursday, August 13th, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Panther Activity Center, serving as a primary networking venue to connect Barton County businesses with educators and school support... Read More.

Wildfire Smoke Brings Moderate Air Quality to the Region

Monday, August 3

Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest will continue to fill the skies over the next few days. This will continue to bring colorful sunrises and sunsets across the region, but it could also lower air quality. Our air quality has dropped to a moderate... Read More.

Mill and Overlay to Begin on U.S. 56 in Rice & Barton Counties

Monday, August 3

The Kansas Department of Transportation is set to begin a mill and overlay project on U.S. 56 in Barton and Rice counties on or around Aug. 6. The project is from the east city limits of Ellinwood to the west city limits of Lyons, a... Read More.