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USD 428 renews ESSDACK contract, insurance for Great Bend students
Accidents can happen any time during the school day or at a school-related activity. At Monday's board of education meeting, USD 428 renewed its accident insurance for Great Bend's pre-K through 12 students. Superintendent Khris Thexton said the coverage protects students from injuries suffered in any school-related activity. "It's just...
Sturdi-Bilt sheds added to Stafford County Eco Devo rentals
Stafford County Economic Development continues to provide housing opportunities for area residents. On May 1, Eco Devo broke ground on the first of nine new homes that will eventually be for sale in the county. Over the past decade, Eco Devo, in conjunction with New Positive Studio at Kansas State University, built or remodeled 10 homes for low-to-moderate-income rentals. Eco Devo Director Ryan Russell said Sturdi-Bilt sheds have been added to each of those homes for additional storage space.
Great Bend USD 428 administrative offices scheduled to move
Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428 and Barton County Special Services (BCSS) are pleased to announce their upcoming relocation to 1809 24th Street in Great Bend, Kansas. The move is scheduled to commence on May 20, 2024, with offices opening at the new location on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Go Cart races coming to annual Hoisington Labor Day Celebration
Every year, the Labor Day Celebration in Hoisington begins at the end of August or the beginning of September, and Barton County gets excited for the weekend-long event. Hoisington's Labor Day Celebration began in 1896 with its first parade. Since it was established in 1957, the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce has hosted the celebration each summer. Chamber Director Karen Baldyga said go-cart races will be a new activity at this year's celebration on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Solar public hearing date still in the future
SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Planning Commission did not set a date for a public hearing for another phase of work on solar regulations at their meeting May 16. The board did agree to a series of text amendments amending Article 15-109 (1) and (2) Accessory Uses Allowed to create private ground-mounted solar energy system regulations. Basically, if you want a ground mounted private system, you'll need to bring plans to the county planner to be approved as meeting the criteria in the language. Roof mounted systems are already okay.
Motorcycle rider killed in weekend crash in Reno County
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - A man has died following a weekend motorcycle crash in Montgomery County in southeast Kansas, authorities said. The crash was reported at 7:50 p.m. Saturday on US-166 highway and County Road 5900, about 5 miles east of Coffeyville. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2019...
Great Bend police continue cleanup efforts around town
Spring cleaning is in full bloom with the Great Bend Police Department. As a way to clean up trash and refuse, the Police Department pitched the idea of Project Clean Sweep. Police Chief Steve Haulmark said officers, along with individuals facing traffic violations or misdemeanor charges, have found areas throughout town that need cleaning.
Great Bend police looking for man for stealing items
On Saturday, May 11, at approximately 11 a.m., the male pictured above took numerous items from a local business without paying for them. The male had a small child with him as well. If you can identify this person, please contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Crime...
Oil & Gas director speaks at chamber dinner
Sixty percent of the world is “energy deprived,” Warren Martin, Executive Director of Kansas Strong, soberingly assessed in a Wednesday speech to the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce breakfast held at the Stringer Fine Arts Theatre on the Hutchinson Community College campus. Kansas Strong, headquartered in Wichita, is...
Friday on Sports Day (Watch)
- Sunflower Sports Solutions Conor Nichol joins the show to put Regional Baseball and Softball to bed and to preview next week's State Tournaments that will include the Great Bend Lady Panthers in Softball and the Hoisington Cardinals in Baseball. - Mike Courson has a complete wrap-up of Thursday 5A...
World War II survivor to present program in Great Bend
Barton County Historical Society will play host to Mildred Schindler Janzen at 7 p.m., Monday, May 20. Janzen will be present to answer questions to those in attendance after a brief documentary about her life is screened in the Ray Schulz Research Library at the Barton County Historical Society, 85 S. Hwy. 281, Great Bend. Admission is $5, while members and those 16 and under are free. Light refreshments will be served following the program.
What to watch: Class 5A regional track and field in Great Bend
Great Bend High School will host a Class 5A track and field regional Thursday. Field events begin at 2 p.m. with preliminary races on the track beginning at 5 p.m. The top four finishers from each event will qualify for the Kansas State High School Track and Field Championships held at Wichita State University's Cessna Stadium on May 24-25.
Great Bend EMS still monitoring increase in call load
The Great Bend Fire Department and EMS reported a nearly 33% increase in incident calls this past January compared to last year. At Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting, Fire Chief Brent Smith said his department is currently up 22% as of early May. The majority of the call increase is coming from medical incidents.
🎙Post Podcast: Great Bend Fire Chief Brent Smith
Hear this week's City Edition episode with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Great Bend Fire Chief Brent Smith that aired May 15, 2024. The City Edition program airs every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
2024 Abbyville Rodeo is this weekend
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Friday night and Saturday night is the Abbyville Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo and BBQ. Abbyville was named the 2022 PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year. Thursday night is the Barrel Racing. Admission on Thursday is free. You need tickets for Friday and Saturday. "The whole community...
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