Great Bend will have a new mayor and three new city council members in January. Alan Moeder was elected as the next Mayor of ...

The Barton County Commission will meet as the Board of County Canvassers at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, to canvass the Nov. 4 ...

It was an impressive season for the Ellinwood High School girls’ volleyball team, the Barton County Commission noted as it ...

ELLINWOOD — Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic Chief Executive Officer Kile Magner has announced he will be stepping down from his ...

Ooh, we love custard, and my recipe is perfect.” “Wait no, I have the perfect custard!” “And here we are pretty sure our custard is the best ...” ...

Trunk or Treat at the Stafford County Hospital was a wonderful evening! Sandy and I enjoyed seeing all the kids that we knew ...

The Great Bend High School Panther Debate Team brought home the first-place sweepstakes trophy at the Lyons Debate Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 25.

Western Cooperative Electric announces the appointment of Hale Sloan as the newest member of its Board of Trustees ...

Barton Community College hosted its Fall 2025 President’s Forum on Oct. 23, offering campus updates, a question-and-answer session with college leadership, and recognition of employees for their years ...

For the sixth consecutive year, the public has the opportunity to take in the fun and merriment of the holiday season in Great Bend, while riding aboard the Dolly Trolley. Holiday Lights Tours are ...

Great Bend High School Principal Brock Funke started this school year with a goal to reduce chronic absenteeism by 5%.

I’m always happy to turn my clock back to the “correct time” hour at the end of Daylight Saving Time. About half of America agrees with me, and the other half does not.