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Old hotel on the tax sale, for nowMonday morning, the Barton County Commission hears an update on the county tax sale scheduled for next month. One of the properties currently destined for the auction block is the beleaguered former Highland Hotel, the one-time showcase-turned 10th Street eyesore.September 21, 2019 -
Pump prices spike after Saudi attackOn the week, the national gas price average held steady at $2.56, with the Kansas average rising almost nine cents to $2.41 per gallon, but motorists can expect volatility at the pump in the coming days and weeks, AAA is reporting.September 19, 2019 -
It’s a big racing weekendThe National Hot Rod Association Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is coming to Great Bend again this weekend. “Thunder on the Plains” opened Thursday and runs through Sunday at the historic Sunflower Rod and Custom Association’s dragstrip, located at the Great Bend Expo Complex west of town.September 19, 2019 -
Meadowlark leaks addressedIt was a bitter pill for the Great Bend City Council to swallow as it approved repairs to waterlines along Meadowlark Street, the cost of which will be $81,401.September 18, 2019 -
Illegal daycares, complaints on the riseIt is always a shame when Barton County has to return unspent state funding to the state. It is a particularly unfortunate that the Barton County Commission Monday was asked to approved the return of unspent funds for child care licensing.September 18, 2019 -
City applies for funds to fix 10th Street, dragstripFollowing action by the Great Bend City Council Monday night the historic Sunflower Rod and Custom Association dragstrip and most of 10th Street could see improvements.September 18, 2019 -
Falconer convention coming to GBAn upcoming event in Great Bend is for the bird, specifically birds of prey and their handlers.September 17, 2019 -
County congratulated for keeping losses downIt was a bit of good news for the Barton County Commission Monday morning when it was presented with a dividend check from Alliance Insurance Group.September 17, 2019 -
Health officials: Stop vapingAs sad as it was, Barton County Health Department Public Health Educator Katelyn Sigler hopes everyone, young and old, who “vape” learns about the recent lung disease death of a Kansas resident.September 14, 2019 -
Marshall joins rally backing U.S., Canada, Mexico trade dealWASHINGTON, D.C. – Thursday morning, Big First District Congressman Roger Marshall, (R-Kan), joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers and farm trade advocates at a rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., promoting swift passage of the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Agreement, the renegotiated incarnation of the North American Free Trade Agreement.September 13, 2019