Copper recycling

Copper recycling can be a good thing coming out of old air conditioning or plumbing during replacement. Copper is a non-renewable resource, and apparently recycled copper is worth nearly as much as new copper.

Bridge work to cause traffic delays

Orange cones and construction crews are already in place on the U.S. 281 bridge just north of the Great Bend city limits as the Kansas Department of Transportation begins to replace the span, a project that could take until next spring.

Lack of supervision is cause for concern

Perhaps a Congressional inquiry about the Internal Revenue Service providing extra scrutiny targeting political groups should not be a surprise.

Tragic Comedy

Benghazi Smoke Screen

Up until about an hour ago, most Americans thought Benghazi was the guy who palled around with John Cassavetes back in the '60s, but now it's obvious we're talking about the foreign policy arm of a multi-ramped tar pit the president has found himself swimming -- up to his armpits. Yes, friends, it's pity time at the White House.

Scandal Advice from the Master

Bill Clinton, wearing a white toga and a crown of gold, sat in a garden while attractive women fed him grapes. President Obama, having just suffered the most devastating week of his presidency, sat nearby, seeking advice in the art of telling whoppers. Using the Socratic method of teaching, Clinton began to tutor his new student.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants to Macksville Literacy Organization

Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of $1,889.15 to Macksville City Library in Macksville to support literacy programs.

Spurs put down Grizzlies in overtime

SAN ANTONIO - Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night.

Royals rally to beat Astros

HOUSTON - Mike Moustakas tied it with an RBI single before George Kottaras walked with the bases-loaded to drive in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night to end a four-game skid.

June Jaunt youth tennis tourney set

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be hosting a youth June Jaunt Tennis Tournament on Saturday, June 1, at Veterans Memorial Park.

Eagles finish seventh at state tournament

DODGE CITY - The Ellinwood High School boys' golf team finished seventh after a playoff against Ness City in the Class 2A state golf tournament at Mariah Hills Golf Course on Monday.

Durant pledges to donate $1 million to tornado relief

MINNEAPOLIS - Oklahoma City isn't just a place where Thunder star Kevin Durant lives these days. It's home.

Cavaliers win lottery, take first pick in NBA draft

NEW YORK - Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again.

Del Negro out as Clippers coach

LOS ANGELES - Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Doll qualifies for state meet in triple jump

To say that Great Bend High School junior Kaylie Doll came out of left field when she qualified for the Class 5A portion of the 6-1A state track and field championships might be an understatement.

PARTNERSHIP NIXED

For the City of Great Bend and its Convention Center, it's back to square one – sort of.

BITTERSWEET

GARDEN CITY - Having to share a Western Athletic Conference baseball championship turned out to be bittersweet for the Great Bend High School Panthers.

Orioles edge Royals

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Orioles usually like to slug their way to victory.

Knicks rip Pacers to tie series at 1-1

NEW YORK - Carmelo Anthony hung from the rim, the helpless defender who tried to stop his dunk lying on the court below after falling down.

Lady Panthers struggle against McPherson

Great Bend High School freshman forward Alondra Garcia kept her team from getting shut down completely on Tuesday afternoon against McPherson at Cavanaugh Soccer Fields.

Indians sweep doubleheader on road at Nickerson

NICKERSON - Larned High School's baseball team swept Nickerson 14-3 and 4-2 on Tuesday evening to maintain momentum heading to a Thursday doubleheader at Great Bend.

Completely Kids combines storefronts with The Gallery

Completely Kids announced the store will be combining efforts with The Gallery in downtown Great Bend, starting June 1. The new shop-within-a-shop will still carry all their customer favorites. "We want to thank our customers for 10 years of support," owner Dana Long said. "We hope that they'll enjoy the new combined shopping experience inside The Gallery."

Jazzercise encouraging kids to get up and dance

Fitness should not be a chore. In fact, it can and should be fun, says Charise Oelger, Great Bend Jazzercise instructor. Kids can learn this valuable life lesson and channel their inner Bieber during the Junior Jazzercise "Kids Get Fit" program at the Jazzercise Great Bend Fitness Center, Saturday, May 11 from 9:30-10 a.m.

German Wedding Roast a family tradition

One way to keep Mom out of the kitchen this Mother's Day is by taking her to lunch. Jeannie Munsch will be cooking German Wedding Roast to serve this Sunday at the Great Bend American Legion Post 180, 1011 Kansas Ave., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Student clean-up

From left: Chandra Gray, Holly Foster and Kole Stiner team up at St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center for the community-wide clean-up day May 1. The Great Bend High School Student Council helped organize the event as a community-service project.

Girl Scout volunteers recognized for service

Wichita - Ninety-three volunteers across 80 counties were honored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland recently at the 2013 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast and Annual Meeting.

OTR for May 8, 2013

Great Bend Police A burglary at 8701 Sixth St. was reported Monday. A welding torch was stolen. A hit-and-run vehicle struck a parked vehicle Monday at 2027 Morton St. Someone damaged the side window on a truck at 601 Baker Ave. Loss was $2,000. Crime Stoppers Between 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, and 7:45 a.m. Monday, a Polaris Rhino 660 was stolen from Jacobs Golf Cars, 901 Kennedy St. in Great Bend. It is ...

Job Fest offers chance for networking

People looking for full- or part-time work will have an opportunity to meet employers during Job Fest 2013, taking place from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Best Western Courtyard, 2920 10th St.

"Lulu does the Hulu in Hawaii' is a super bad baby name. Really.

What's with baby names these days? Growing up, I had a last name that drew a lot of fun- at my expense. It rhymed with pickle. Throughout elementary school, I went from being Karen H to Karen Hickel pickle. It was made worse when I got to college when my last name went through another permutation and became hickey, for no good reason. True story. Then, I got a 1970 Impala that was painted grass ...

Letting the dogs out

Saturday morning, leashes will be rattling and tails will be wagging all over the Great Bend area. Pooches will bound out the door and into the car as their owners make their way to Veterans Memorial Dog Park for the first ever Bark for Life Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, sponsored by local Relay for Life teams, precedes the annual event coming up on June 7.