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Barton Co. to receive $164K through KDOT exchange program
Since 2010, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has given local entities the opportunity to exchange federal funds for road projects for cash-in-hand to use on local projects. Tuesday morning, County Engineer Barry McManaman asked the Barton County Commission for approval to use the program again this year. "KDOT has...
Barton Co. takes another step in highway safety project
Keeping people safe and at no cost to Barton County taxpayers. At the first Barton County Commission meeting in April, County Engineer Barry McManaman got approval from the board to move forward with the Kansas Department of Transportation's High-Risk Rural Roads Project which includes an analysis of no-passing zones and signing improvements on county roads. Tuesday morning, he received approval from the commission to hire Ellsworth-based Kirkham Michael for the design work.
Barton County Conservation promotes Stewardship Week
Barton County Conservation District, in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), is celebrating the 69th Annual Stewardship Week from April 28 – May 5, 2024. This year’s Stewardship Week theme is “May the Forest Be with You, Always.”. BCCD, led by Veronica Coons, District...
Barton Commissioner praises local law enforcement for response
Details emerged late Friday indicating a possible active-shooter situation at The Center for Counseling and Consultation in Great Bend was a false report. Law enforcement, however, did not know that as they responded to the situation. Tuesday morning, Barton County Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson, who owns Central Plains Security & Satellite Pros, commended officers for their response.
BERAN: Summer engagement
Summer is just around the corner and schools are rolling into their last couple of weeks!. The Cottonwood Extension District was able to take advantage of a state-wide grant program through Kansas 4-H and the Kansas Department of Education. We have four young people joining our team this summer who will be providing focused educational opportunities through several partners.
Barton County dispatchers gearing up for severe weather season
Severe weather season is upon Central Kansas and the Midwest. That was evidenced over the weekend with dozens of tornadoes reported from Texas to Nebraska and Iowa Friday and Saturday. Barton County Communications Director Dena Popp said area agencies continue finding new ways to deliver storm information to the public.
Barton County Commission meeting agenda (4/30)
The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/48q2KwQ. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions. BOARD OF...
Farmers' Market, Senior Nutrition Program returning to Great Bend in May
The growing season is underway in Central Kansas. Some of that fresh produce will make its way to the Great Bend Summer Stroll Farmers' Market, a joint effort by the Barton County Health Department and city of Great Bend. Health Department Educator Katelyn Sigler said the first farmers' market will by Thursday, May 23 on the courthouse lawn.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (4/26 - 4/28)
BOOKED: Linda Fernandez on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $500 cash only. BOOKED: Debra Tammen on Barton County District Court warrant for Forgery, bond set at $10,000 C/S. BOOKED: Juan Zamarripa on Great Bend Municipal Court case, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Wesley Phillips...
Jordan running for third term as Barton County Treasurer
Barton County Treasurer Jim Jordan was first elected to his post in 2016, taking office in 2017. This week, Jordan announced he will be running for a third term in office. As of Thursday morning, Jordan is the lone Republican to file for the position ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election.
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - How to Keep Soil in Place
The drought monitor report wasn’t out as this was written but it’s safe to safe not much has changed in our area. We are still in moderate drought and it has likely intensified. Hopefully the forecasted rain the past several days will make a dent. The six to ten-day outlook (April 30 to May 4) indicates a 80 to 90% chance of likely above normal temperatures and a 33 to 40% chance of leaning to above normal precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (May 2 to 8) indicates a 60 to 80% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a continued 33 to 40% leaning above normal for precipitation. These temperatures, combined with the moderate drought are exactly what we don’t need for wheat and corn/soybean planting. Hopefully, the above normal precipitation happens.
🎙Post Podcast: Barton Co. 911 Director Dena Popp
Hear this week's County Edition show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Barton County 911 Communications Director Dena Popp that aired April 25, 2024. The County Edition program airs every Thursday at 11:05 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Clara Barton receives contribution for annual benefit event
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation receives a $5,000 contribution from Central Care Cancer Center for the 2024 Annual Benefit Event. From Central Care Cancer Center, Dr. Claudia Perez-Tamayo, Radiation Oncologist, alongside Shelby Poncin, Medical Oncology Manager, and Madison Wolf, Marketing Director, present the sponsorship check to Michelle Moshier, Foundation Executive Director, and Clara Barton Medical Center CEO/President Jay Tusten. Central Care Cancer Center’s generous Visionary Level Sponsorship will aid in upgrading a chemistry analyzer in the hospital’s laboratory, reinforcing their partnership and commitment to advancing rural healthcare.
Cop Shop (4/25)
Barton County Sheriff’s Office incident log (4/25) At 1:21 a.m. chest pain was reported at 325 N. Washington Avenue. At 7:01 a.m. an animal complaint was reported at 127 NW 10 Avenue. Cattle Out. At 8:32 a.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 1000 block of...
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