Barton County Sheriff ’s officers executed a Rice County arrest warrant for Michael La Roy Urban, Claflin, on two felony ...

In most cases it would be safe to assume that if you are organizing a 5K run/walk as a special “nun ya bzzzness” birthday to ...

Daubert, was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Golden Plains Quilts of Valor on July 12, 2025, at Locust Grove Village, LaCrosse, ...

The Great Bend City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at City Hall. The meeting will be livestreamed for the ...

Every child deserves to start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and supported – and you can help make that happen.

Ellinwood EMS Multiple agencies responded Wednesday afternoon to rescue a man who fell into the Ellinwood water tower.

The summer of 2025 is all but over for activities for the Great Bend Recreation Center and, once again, it has been another ...

A man who fell while working inside the Ellinwood tower Wednesday afternoon was rescued after multiple agencies responded.

July 15, 2025 was officially proclaimed Great Bend Bat Cats Day by the Barton County Commissioners. Members of the Bat Cats ...

Meadowlark Press announces the release of Saltwood, a thriller by Leon Unruh. The novel is set in Wichita and in the area ...

Great Bend resident Bradon Michael Suppes has been named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for his work in the spring 2025 semester, a ...

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas announced the grand opening of the Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store, ...