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Drunk drivers bewareSure, under Kansas law, a driver pulled over for driving under the influence can refuse a breath test. But, Barton County Attorney Levi Morris, that doesn’t mean the motorist can’t be prosecuted for driving drunk.13 hours ago -
Time again to stuff the busIt’s that time of year again to Stuff the Bus for United Way of Central Kansas, marking the ninth year for the annual campaign to help the 23 agencies served by UWCK in Barton and Pawnee counties. It is set this year for Wednesday, July 31, in Great Bend, Ellinwood, Hoisington and Larned.July 13, 2019 -
Survey seeks input of opioid crisisIs thee an opioid crisis in Barton County? If so, what are the key causes of it and what impact does it have? These are among the questions the Barton County Health Department is seeking answers to in a brief online survey it is conducting now.July 12, 2019 -
Child seat installation clinic SaturdayWhen it comes to child safety seats, there are two startling statistics. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, about 90% of child care safety seats are not installed properly and properly installed seats reduce the chance of a fatality 71%.July 12, 2019 -
Flooded areas seeing more mosquitoesThis year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has reported unprecedented numbers of Culex species mosquitoes, those that most commonly transmit West Nile virus in Kansas, including in Barton County, Health Director Shelly Schneider said Thursday.July 11, 2019 -
Health Department earns grant fundsThe Barton County Health Department received a big shot in the arm Monday morning as the County Commission approved the Health Department annual federal and state grant awards totalling $466,694.July 10, 2019 -
Christmas coming earlyThe mercury may peak near 90 degrees, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be in the Christmas spirit, said Great Bend Community Coordinator Christina Hayes. She was talking about the city’s first-ever Christmas in July celebration that runs through Saturday.July 10, 2019 -
Railroad Avenue project to move forwardThe Barton County Commission Monday morning awarded the Railroad Avenue resurfacing project bid to Venture Corporation of Great Bend. The $177,648.45 job is a cost-sharing effort between Barton County and the City of Great Bend, County Engineer Barry McManaman said.July 8, 2019 -
The leader of the bandYoung Kenzlee Sosa’s name was drawn to be the guest conductor for the Great Bend City Band Thursday night during the Fourth of July Concert. She led the ensemble in a performance of John Phillip Sousa’s “Stars and Strips Forever” to conclude the patriotic event. She received a little help from the band’s usual leader Steve Lueth.July 5, 2019 -
City to start collecting on Eighth Street projectThe cost of the recent Eighth Street expansion project between Grant and McKinley streets will now be in the hands of the property owners along the three-block stretch. The City Council Monday night approved the sale of general obligation bonds for the project.July 3, 2019