Black transfers to Kansas with one year of eligibitliy remaining

LAWRENCE - Memphis forward Tarik Black is transferring to Kansas and will be eligible to play immediately.

Red Wings take 2-1 second-round series lead with victory

DETROIT - Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second round series.

Reyes wins national track title for Barton

HUTCHINSON - The Barton Community College track and field teams wrapped up their season Saturday at the National Junior College Activity Association Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

Grizzlies look to rebound after Game 1 loss

SAN ANTONIO - Zach Randolph's miserable Western Conference finals debut led to a sleepless night and a long film session.

Kinnamon leads Tigers at 1A competition

EMPORIA - The St. John-Hudson High School boys' golf team finished sixth overall at the Class 1A golf tournament on Monday at Emporia Municipal Golf Course.

Home runs boost Astros over Royals

HOUSTON - Matt Dominguez hit a three-run homer and Jason Castro added a solo shot to give the Houston Astros a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Reece leads Larned at 4A state golf tourney

CHENEY - It was a learning experience for Larned High School's golf team at the Class 4A state golf tournament.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

OVERLAND PARK - Nine holes into the weather-delayed Class 5A state golf championship, Chance Haney was playing solid at plush par-71 Brookridge Golf & Fitness.

City Council: Dog laws need more teeth

Great Bend residents George and Zola Weber said they love living in this community. But now they live in fear of their neighbors' pit bulls and suggested to the City Council Monday night it ban such vicious dogs from inside the city limits.

Higher gas prices not likely to drop by weekend

Gasoline prices have risen dramatically in the past two weeks throughout much of the Midwest. While the price increases may ease off by June, but don't expect relief at the pump this Memorial Weekend, industry experts say. The American Automobile Association's online daily fuel gauge report and GasBuddy.com both showed the average price for a gallon of regular gas Monday in Kansas was $3.92. Just one week ago, the average price was $3.64, and it ...

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​BCC trustees set to approve contracts

The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will approve contracts for head coaches, management staff and administrative personnel when it meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Seminar Room, F-30 of the Fine Arts Building. There will also be an executive session for discussion of personnel.

Free fishing Saturday at Kanopolis State Park

KANOPOLIS - The public is invited to take part in a short nature hike and free fishing this Saturday at Kanopolis State Park. Meet at the Wildlife Viewing Area west of the office at 9 a.m. and follow the park naturalist on the trail. Bring a fishing pole for fishing in the ponds after the hike.

Virginia Manning

ELLINWOOD - Virginia Manning died May 20 at her home in Ellinwood. Services and survivors are pending with Kimple Funeral Home in Ellinwood.

​Driver leaves ER after arrest

After a one-vehicle accident at 6:26 a.m. Sunday at U.S. 56, milepost 211, the driver was arrested by the Barton County Sheriff's Office on suspicion of driving under the influence. At the jail he requested medical assistance for shoulder pain. At 9:27 a.m., a Great Bend Police Officer responded to a disturbance at the Great Bend Regional Hospital Emergency Room, and the BCSO was called to assist. The suspect was served a notice to appear ...

County helps fund RSVP transport program

A local program that helps get senior citizens to out-of-town doctor appointments will get almost $6,000 in county funding, the Barton County Commission decided this week.

Israel column should be rethought

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Frank Clark's article "Denial of Israel is costing America" in the Feb. 4 edition of the Great Bend Tribune. His opinion based on Genesis 12:3 and a list of "factual evidence" from the book "Israel:The Blessing or the Curse" highlights a trend in Christianity that I find troubling. The idea that God's wrath is directed at people because of their choices is, I think Mr. Clark will ...

Law could point to the future

A lot of us are tired of seeing our legislators make law after law, just to ride the current wave of popular issues, when we already have plenty of legitimate laws on the books, which are not being enforced.

Thanks for support on rent issue

Dear Editor, I want to thank all the wonderful people in Great Bend that took time to call me after my last letter. All the advice you all shared was very much appreciated. Many of you wanted me to put the landlords name in the paper; I am not going to do that at this time, as I am hoping he will appreciate the fact that we paid him February rent and gave a 30-day ...

History sections is appreciated

Dear Editor, We are sure we speak for many readers of the Tribune in thanking you for the "Kansas At 150" you are publishing each Sunday. We have only lived in Great Bend since 1972, so we are learning so much about the history of the city, county and area from your specials. Whoever at the Tribune thought of this idea deserves much credit. Good job to your entire newspaper staff. Don and Elsie Learned, ...

Levee erosion could cost Great Bend plenty

Local officials are being encouraged to "work with" ATV riders in their recreational use of the local flood control levee system, but they were also warned that if damage to the levees continues unabated, it could end up costing many local residents - and costing them a lot, whether they enjoy ATV riding or not.

Rodgers goes to Magic Kingdom

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Aaron Rodgers' smile never faded as he rode on the back of a convertible pacing down a confetti-filled parade route through Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday afternoon.

Nevada sports book: $724K win on Super Bowl bets

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Sports books in Nevada hung on to win just over $724,000 from Super Bowl bets despite heavy gambling on the Green Bay Packers and lots of scoring, Nevada gambling regulators said Tuesday.

BCC games with Garden City postponed until Thursday

The Barton Community College women's and men's basketball games scheduled for Wednesday at home against Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Western Division foe Garden City have been moved to Thursday.

Storm postpones games

The winter storm postponed all of the area high school basketball games on Tuesday night. Great Bend High School’s basketball teams are playing host to Western Athletic Conference foe Garden City on Friday night at Panther Fieldhouse. It will be Homecoming.

GBHS business students attend conference

A large contingent of Great Bend High School business students traveled to Canton/Galva last weekend to participate in the Future Business Leaders of America district competition.

And snow it goes

Tuesday could only be described as a Snow Day. School was canceled, but those who ventured outside encountered snow and blowing snow. Wind gusts up to 20 mph made the 3 degree temperature at noon feel like -18, and the Great Bend Police Department activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan, allowing motorists in non-injury accidents to exchange information and report the accident later, if no drugs or alcohol were involved and ...

Habitat for Humanity auction rescheduled due to weather

A land auction for Habitat for Humanity of Barton County, scheduled for Tuesday evening, was rescheduled because of the unsafe weather conditions. Habitat co-chairman Rachel Mawhirter said the auction will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, in the board room of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development, 1125 Williams. Doors will open at 6 p.m. In 2009, the nonprofit organization received 30 acres of undeveloped land at ...

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Hoisington Chamber of Commerce hosts annual banquet

HOISINGTION - The Hoisington Chamber of Commerce celebrated it's annual banquet on Saturday, announcing the Citizens of the Year, Duane and Debbie Reif, and recognizing them for their work with Kans for Kids. "Thank God for allowing us to be a part of 25 lives," said Debbie Reif, of the children with cancer. "This honor belongs to those kids. They will forever be our heroes. "We inherited Kans for Kids from ...