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Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee to visit Great Bend August 24–25

Tuesday, August 8

By the Kansas Office of Judicial Administration TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Rural Justice Initiative Committee will be in Great Bend August 24 and 25 for a community welcome event and committee meeting.Chief Justice Marla Luckert created the committee in December 2022... Read More.

Great Bend Artist to Work on 2 Downtown McPherson Murals

Tuesday, July 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — A contract with Great Bend artist Melanie Ryan to do work on two of the downtown McPherson Murals was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. This work includes restoration and repair of the Maxwell Wildlife mural at Main and Sutherland and... Read More.

City of Great Bend Plans for SRCA Drag Strip

Tuesday, July 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like to make a few clarifying comments involving the process that the city is involved in pertaining to the Drag Strip. This is currently a legal matter, and the... Read More.

Continued Storm Cleanup Plan for Great Bend, Trees & Limbs

Friday, July 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has put together a plan for the cleanup of trees and limbs following the recent storm that passed through the city July 16.A recent news release from Great Bend shared that the next step for... Read More.

Great Bend High School Named 2023 All-Star School

Thursday, July 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents recently published the list of 2023 All-Star High Schools, which included Great Bend High School. The “All-Star” designation is the culmination of numerous programs implemented by GBHS staff in the area of college and career... Read More.

Storm Cleanup Plan for City of Great Bend

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend is putting together a storm cleanup plan for trees & limbs. Today City Staff is focusing on clearing Streets ONLY, however the next step will be to drive every neighborhood and pick up down trees... Read More.

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School.“Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent... Read More.

Pickup Rear-ended, 3 Great Bend Residents Injured in Monday Accident in Kingman County

Wednesday, July 5

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. – Three Great Bend residents were injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle accident in Kingman County. It happened shortly before 4 p.m. on US 54 about seven miles west of Kingman.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup pulling a trailer,... Read More.

Thursday’s Scores and Weekend Schedule; Jayhawk Collegiate League All-Star Game and HR Derby Sunday in Great Bend

Friday, June 30

Below are Thursday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and upcoming schedule from the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League: KCLBWellington Heat 10, Kansas Curve 9USA Wardogs 18, Valley Center Mud Daubers 10SCLColorado Springs Cage Rats 8, Great Bend BatCats 15Hays Larks 7, Kansas Cannons... Read More.

Wall Visit in Great Bend a Huge Success

Thursday, June 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. – On May 11-14, 2023 the Great Bend community was honored to host the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall & Education Center in Al Burns Field in Veterans Memorial Park. This Free Event was an amazing collaboration of many organizations and... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awards the Zarah with Loft Grant and Introduces New Incentive Program

Wednesday, June 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) recently announced the selection of the next recipient of the Loft Grant, a program aimed at revitalizing the upper levels in Great Bend’s downtown area. The award presentation will take place during a Press Conference... Read More.

Great Bend Utilities to Address Leaks

Tuesday, June 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend Utilities would like to address the growing concern over the multiple leaks throughout town. “We are aware of the amount of water leaking from meter pits,” Public Works Director Jason Cauley said. “These leaks were caused... Read More.