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United Way of Central Kansas brings live lessons to Hoisington High School
51+ min ago (334+ words) United Way of Central Kansas brought practical life lessons to Hoisington High School seniors on March 10 through its #RealWorld program, an interactive event designed to help students prepare for life after graduation. The program connects students with local professionals who…...
Ellinwood Students attend Teddy Bear Clinic
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (347+ words) ELLINWOOD " Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic welcomed first-grade students from Ellinwood Grade School and St. Joseph Catholic School Friday for a Teddy Bear Clinic, a hands-on event designed to help children learn how a hospital works while easing fears about visiting a…...
Kansas featured on GMA’s ‘50 States in 50 Weeks’
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (374+ words) The State of Kansas is working on the budget for nationally acclaimed "Sunflower Summer." If your family enjoyed this program in the past, this is the time to contact your Kansas representative and let them know it needs to be…...
Cancer rates are rising in western Kansas. K-State is helping community members address the issue
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (607+ words) MANHATTAN " When residents of three western Kansas counties raised concerns about rising cancer rates and potential environmental cancer risks in their communities, Kansas State University researchers responded with research and collaboration that led to results. Now that the initial research…...
Engineer: Great Bend streets are better than you think
1+ day, 34+ min ago (1016+ words) Last year, staff from JEO Consulting Group drove every block of Great Bend streets to complete the Pavement Management Plan (PMP) approved by the City Council on March 2. In a presentation to the council in February, Brad Shores and Jason…...
Spring break activities at KWEC
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (319+ words) Fort Hays State University's Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) will host a variety of free daily hands-on activities each afternoon of Spring Break, March 16-20, providing a chance for people to get out and explore the diversity of the wetlands. Monday,…...
Chamber Kudos
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (390+ words) Last week, we shared the highlights of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce's 104th Annual Awards ceremony. I wanted to take the opportunity today to add a few take-backs from the evening. Congratulations to the big winners: Business of the Year…...
Moran touts $425,000 for BCC programs
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (198+ words) U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran made a brief visit to Barton Community College Thursday morning to announce $425,000 in federal funding to support equipment purchases for the college's commercial driver's license (CDL) and agricultural mechanics programs. The announcement took place at the college's Ag…...
Central Baptist Church to host next Lenten Luncheon
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (289+ words) The Barton County Association of Churches" Lenten Luncheon series continues on Wednesday, March 11, at Central Baptist Church, 3301 Lakin Ave., with St. Mark Lutheran Church cohosting. A light lunch will be served at noon, followed by a brief devotional. This week…...
BCCD Cost Share signup open
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (188+ words) BCCD Cost Share signup open'Great Bend Tribune Legal Terms and Privacy The Barton County Conservation District is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 state cost share programs. Applications received now through April 30, will be eligible for Group 1 ranking, with…...