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Great Bend Economic Development Offers ICE House with the First Class Free

Friday, January 3

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) to host the second year of the "Entrepreneurial Mindset" series with a free introductory class on Monday, January 8, 2025. This opportunity invites aspiring entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and community members... Read More.

Two Dead After Shooting in Great Bend, High-Speed Chase and Crash

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two people are dead after a Friday morning shooting in Great Bend and a high speed chase that extended into Stafford County, ending in a crash southwest of St. John. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Monday, December 16

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Jan. 6-9 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Jan. 13... Read More.

Great Bend Boil Water Advisory Rescinded

Thursday, December 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The boil water advisory for the City of Great Bend’s public water supply system has been rescinded according to a statement posted this morning by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). KDHE issued the advisory due to a loss... Read More.

Nominations Open for Great Bend Chamber Annual Awards

Wednesday, December 4

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that nominations are now open for its 2024 Annual Awards. These prestigious honors recognize outstanding businesses and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership,... Read More.

Great Bend City Crews Gathering Samples, Residents Urged to Continue Following KDHE Water Use Recommendations

Tuesday, December 3

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is actively working to meet state requirements following the loss of water pressure experienced last night. As mandated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), city crews are... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Supports Community Initiatives and Infrastructure Improvements

Tuesday, December 3

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — With no discussion other than a member calling it a great idea, The Great Bend City Council has authorized allocation of $4,000 from the Municipal Court Diversion Fund in support of the Shop with a Cop program put... Read More.

City of Great Bend Under a Boil Advisory

Tuesday, December 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — There was a power outage in parts of Great Bend overnight Dec. 2, and as a result the wells lost power. According to the City of Great Bend, the emergency generators did not activate as programmed with a loss of... Read More.

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.

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.

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.

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.