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Smith becoming leader for ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs.
May 18, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
Mustangs win 1A regional track titleST. JOHN - Tanner Tranbarger, Henry Penner and Isaac Seibert led the Macksville High School boys' track and field team to a Class 1A regional championship on Friday.
May 18, 2013
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Kevin
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Prep Sports
Kansas State walks off with Big 12 baseball championshipMANHATTAN - Kansas State outfielder Tanner Witt scored on a bases-loaded passed ball in the bottom of the ninth inning, sending the 18th-ranked Wildcats to their first Big 12 Championship in school history with a 6-5 victory over No. 19 Oklahoma Friday evening at Tointon Family Stadium.
May 18, 2013
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College/Professional
PANTHERS PRIDESALINA - On Friday in a Class 5A regional track and field meet, Great Bend High School pole vaulters Chris Burley, Selam Ball and Hannah Middleton - along with throwers Jayce Brack and Nick Warren - qualified for the upcoming state championships in Wichita.
May 18, 2013
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Mack
McClure
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Prep Sports
BCC recognizes student ambassadorsBarton Community College has announced its 2012-13 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year.
May 18, 2013
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Education
Library’s summer hours beginThe Great Bend Public Library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will also switch to summer hours on May 28. It will be open Monday through Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will be closed Sundays through Labor Day.
May 18, 2013
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Area Briefs
Blood donors could win $1,000 gift cardWICHITA - Donors who present to give blood between May 23 and 31 in honor of Memorial Day could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards, the American Red Cross announced. In addition, their donations will honor those who gave their life for our country and support those in need of care. The Red Cross serves about 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country, including many Veterans Affairs medical centers.
May 18, 2013
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Area Briefs
BCC Foundation honors Mary Cohen with Distinguished Service AwardThe Barton Community College Foundation honored Dr. Mary Davidson Cohen with the 2013 Distinguished Service Award during Barton's 43rd commencement on Friday. Cohen was unable to attend, but Barton Foundation Director Darnell Holopirek accepted the award on her behalf. The Distinguished Service Award was created in 1981 by the Barton Community College Foundation to recognize individuals who have shown genuine regard for, and have performed outstanding service to Barton Community College. The Barton Foundation ...
May 18, 2013
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Education
Gov. Brownback addresses BCC graduatesGov. Sam Brownback congratulated students on achieving a major milestone Friday, during Barton Community College's 43rd commencement ceremony. A crowd filled the Physical Education Building, where the governor offered several pieces of advice to the graduates, starting with, "Always, always, always listen to your mother." He also encouraged them to be lifelong learners, people of integrity and pursuers of dreams. "The why of a good dream is because somebody else benefits," he said, encouraging them ...
May 18, 2013
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BY TRIBUNE STAFF
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News
Kans for Kids announces scholarship recipientsKans for Kids announced its 2013 scholarship recipients. Any child who has received assistance from Kans for Kids is eligible to receive two scholarships from the organization upon graduation from high school and each year following while they pursue higher education.
May 18, 2013
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Education
Honor studentBarton Community College student Terra Hull, shown with President Dr. Carl Heilman, is inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society on Thursday evening in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel at Barton Community College. Alpha Sigma Lambda is primarily for non-traditional students. Its aim is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work. Barton had 36 new members in 2013.
May 18, 2013
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Education
Important new addition to museum collectionSRCA board member Butch Fry made an important donation to the Barton County Historical Society Museum Saturday afternoon. He presented his SRCA 1964 Record Holder jacket.
May 18, 2013
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Veronica
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News
Dr. Markiewicz brings new procedures to St. RoseTo say that Dr. Richard Markiewicz is animated when he talks about the procedures he performs would be an understatement. It is obvious he is eager to explain his minimally invasive procedures because they are the "wave of the future."
May 18, 2013
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Business
The day the sculptures rolled inWhether it was dragsters, street rods, Mopars, or vintage cars that struck their fancy, visitors and exhibitors alike were drawn to the Second Annual Barton Historical Society Museum Rolling Sculpture car show Saturday afternoon, May 18.
May 18, 2013
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Veronica
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Archive site resultsMyers walks out of meetingAfter an often heated exchange between Great Bend City Council Member Randy Myers and several fellow council members over his alleged ethics violations, Myers stood up and walked out of the governing body's Monday night meeting.
May 06, 2013
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Dale
Hogg
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Bulls strike first with 93-86 win over HeatMIAMI - Nate Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and 14 rebounds while playing every second for the third straight game, and the Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat 93-86 on Monday night to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
May 06, 2013
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The Associated Press
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NBA PlayoffsThursday, May 2 Brooklyn 95, Chicago 92 Golden State 92, Denver 88, Golden State wins series 4-2 Friday, May 3 New York 88, Boston 80, New York wins series 4-2 Indiana 81, Atlanta 73, Indiana wins series 4-2 Oklahoma City 103, Houston 94, OKC wins series 4-2 Memphis 118, L.A. Clippers 105, Memphis wins series 4-2 Saturday, May 4 Chicago 99, Brooklyn 93, Chicago wins series 4-3 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS Sunday Oklahoma City 93, Memphis 91 ...
May 06, 2013
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Tigers golf team wins league titleST. JOHN - The St. John-Hudson High School boys' golf team won a Central Prairie League title on Monday afternoon, finishing at a combined 313.
May 06, 2013
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Prep Sports
Family combinations featured during races at S.R.C.A. Drag Strip over weekendIt was a family affair for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Thunder on the Plains at the S.R.C.A. Drag Strip this past weekend as Glen Amerine nearly shared the winner's circle with his son Craig, who was the runner up in Top Sportsman, and brothers battled in the final round for the Stock Eliminator championship.
May 06, 2013
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Local Sports
Kansas remains silent on allegations against McLemoreLAWRENCE - Kansas athletic officials are reviewing allegations that the former AAU basketball coach of Ben McLemore received cash payments aimed at steering the star freshman to a sports agent.
May 06, 2013
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The Associated Press
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Danks homers to boost White Sox over Royals in 11thKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jordan Danks just had to wait a short while for a second chance.
May 06, 2013
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The Associated Press
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AP Sports
WITHIN GRASPTo be certain, the Great Bend High School baseball team isn't in the sharing mood right now.
May 06, 2013
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Mack
McClure
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Prep Sports
Great Bend Municipal Court: April convictions and finesRobert D. Allen, improper backing, $25 Rogelio Ayala, parking in alley, $25 Roberta S. Barlow, seat belts (18 and older), $10 Santana Angel June Barnett, seat belts (18 and older), child safety restraint system, $131 Tyler James Base, no proof insurance, $557 Bret D. Bauer, inattentive driving, $111 Zachary Paul Bealer, improper backing, $111 Danny R. Boone, inattentive driving, $111 Benjamin C. Bruce, battery domestic violence, $622 Sandra Calderon-Medina, violate traffic control sign, seat belts ...
May 06, 2013
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On the Record
BCC students prepare for real world with Field Ops DayBarton Community College hosted its annual Field Ops Day on Saturday on the Barton campus to give its medical and emergency services students a chance to take their skills out of the classroom and into drastic situations. More than fifty students participated from the Criminal Justice, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing and EMS programs in a variety of life-like scenarios designed to be as close to the real thing as possible. Volunteers ...
May 06, 2013
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OTR for May 7, 2013Great Bend Police A vehicle driven by Eldean V. Kohrs was westbound on private property at 12:48 p.m. Friday and struck a vehicle driven by Williams P. Widiger, who was eastbound on 10th St. Kohrs was issued a citation. A hit-and-run vehicle backed into a vehicle Friday afternoon in a parking lot at 2545 10th St. A vehicle driven by Taber Stevenson was backing in an alley in the 2600 block of 12th St. at ...
May 06, 2013
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On the Record
GBFD roundup: Fire marshal investigates basement fireAn investigator from the Kansas State Fire Marshal's office was in Great Bend Monday to determine the cause of a fire Sunday afternoon at 2011 Jackson St. It was one of several fire calls over the weekend, Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napolitano said. Firefighters received the report of a basement fire at 4:37 p.m., at the house owned by James and Krissy Jackson. The first truck arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming ...
May 06, 2013
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BCC trustees preparing for contract renewalsThe Barton Community College Board of Trustees will review management staff contracts and administrative contracts during the next board study session, at 4 p.m. Thursday in room F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. They will vote on renewals at the next business meeting.
May 06, 2013
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Area Briefs
Man battered at convenience store made multiple calls to policeA Great Bend man was allegedly battered by four other people, Saturday night or early Sunday at the Kwik Shop at 24th and Main. The Great Bend Police Department is investigating after viewing a surveillance video of the altercation. Two officials from the Barton County Sheriff's Office, a member of the BCSO Reserves and a Kansas Highway Patrol officer all went to the convenience store around 2:05 a.m. Sunday, but the GBPD eventually took the ...
May 06, 2013
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Area Briefs
TOUTING TOURISMIt is fitting that Barton County celebrate Kansas Tourism Week this week, Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Cris Collier told the County Commission Monday morning.
May 06, 2013
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Dale
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