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PETA plans sign where pigs died in crashOn this everyone can agree: The semi-truck crash that killed several pigs east of Great Bend last week was an unfortunate incident. But, how folks are responding to it vary.2 hours ago -
New events center coming to countyAction by the Barton County Commission Monday morning opens the door for a long-time Great Bend business to relocate to a rural setting 5 miles northeast of town and expand to include an events center. Approved was a zoning amendment request and a conditional-use permit to allow Debbie and Randy Deutsch to operate their Cornerstone Interiors and the new center at 464 NW 20 Ave. Plans are to have the facility, dubbed Corinthian Hills, remodeled and ready by May, 2020.December 10, 2019 -
Heath Department investigating TB caseFor about a week, the Barton County Health Department has been investigating an “active” tuberculosis case in the county, Health Director Shelly Schneider said.December 9, 2019 -
Light up a Child’s ChristmasFarmers Bank and Trust employees Holly Foster and Linrhosha Luna stand beside the Light Up a Child’s Christmas tree at the bank’s 1612 Main location. The tree has name tags of children from the community able to be adopted this Christmas season. People wishing to help a child can either buy a gift or bring in a monetary donation so someone at the bank can purchase the gift.December 5, 2019 -
Public Lands Department keeps busyIf it involves Great Bend city property, it likely involves the Public Lands Department. That was the gist of remarks made by Public Lands Director Scott Keeler when he addressed the City Council Monday night.December 4, 2019 -
Public Works a ‘jack of all trades’As part of an on-going series of departmental updates, the Great Bend City Council Monday night heard updates on the activities of the Public Lands and Public Works departments. Great Bend City Administrator Kendal started inviting department heads to gives these reports at the last council meeting and they will wrap up Dec. 16.December 4, 2019 -
Improvements to reduce flooding on blacktopAlthough the change will add to the cost the improvements to blacktop SW 70 Road west of Pawnee Rock, it will prevent the stretch along the Barton/Pawnee county line from having to be posted for weight limits, County Engineer Barry McManaman told the County Commission Monday morning.December 4, 2019 -
Peters gives final economic development reportAn emotional Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President Jan Peters stood before the City Council Monday night. She was there to give her farewell monthly chamber and economic development update.December 3, 2019 -
Long-time city staff recognizedThe Great Bend City Council Monday night showed its appreciation to several city employees for their 515 years of cumulative service. Honored were staff members who have held their jobs for five, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years.December 3, 2019 -
Jones retires as coronerFor 25 years, Dr. Edward (Dusty) Jones has served as the coroner for the Barton County-based 20th Judicial District. That era came to a close Monday as the County Commission accepted his letter of resignation.December 2, 2019