Cardinal Prevost becomes first American pope; takes the name Leo XIV
ROME — Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Roman Catholic pontiff, the first ever pope from the United States and a possible bridge between the moderate and hard-line sides of the Church.
Prevost, 69, chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate and was greeted by thousands of cheering faithful as he stepped out onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square to be presented to the world.
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GBHS Speech earns third place at state tourneyOnce again, the Great Bend High School speech team had a successful weekend. They hosted a huge State tournament and finished 3rd in the State. On Saturday, May 3, the team split efforts between performing at the State Festival at Maize High School and hosting and competing in the 5A State Championship at home.May 7, 2025 -
GBED seeks vendors for Big Bend Bash May 30Final Fridays are back and Great Bend Economic Development is looking ahead to the May 30 event. GBED Executive Director Sara Arnberger reported on this and other news at Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting.May 7, 2025 -
Splash Pad opens in one weekTuesday is the last day of school and the City of Great Bend will turn on its Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park on Wednesday, May 14. City Administrator Logan Burns reported on this and other City projects at Monday’s Great Bend City Council meeting.May 7, 2025
