USD 428 Vocal Music Showcase, Nov. 4 @ Senior Center
Great Bend, KS - From elementary choirs to seasoned high school performers, USD 428’s young vocalists will shine during the district’s Annual Vocal Music...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Great Bend, Kansas. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Barton. Associated ZIP codes: 67530.
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Great Bend Campus recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership top performer
The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus announced it has been recognized as a top 10 performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Spirit Week at Central Kansas Christian Academy
RIGHT: Great Bend Chamber Coffee: Mrs. Jacobs and Student Council members Blakley Williamson and Jazalene Smith attended in their PJs and handed out anti-bul...
Oct 30, 2026Open source
Kansas man scouting hunting grounds is found dead
ELLSWORTH COUNTY—The body of a Great Bend man was found in Central Kansas. The Ellsworth County Sheriff reported first Responders from
Sep 7, 2026Open source
KWEC to hold eight summer day camps
GREAT BEND – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center is offering eight discovery camps, all designed to get kids outside and exploring nature.
Jun 18, 2026Open source
U.S. Senate confirms first of three Kansas nominees for federal district court judge
U.S. Senate votes on party lines to confirm Great Bend attorney Jeff Kuhlman as a judge on the U.S. District Court in Kansas.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Vote ‘yes’ on sales tax to strengthen Great Bend
Central Kansas Development Inc. (CKDI) was established over 50 years ago to provide economic development services to our local communities. CKDI has served t...
Oct 29, 2026Open source
Judge Kuhlman’s appointment: A proud moment for Great Bend
On Aug. 28, 2026, I and others from Great Bend were privileged to attend the investiture of the 34th and newest federal district judge for the District of Ka...
Sep 4, 2026Open source
Thomas Roger ‘Tom’ Turley 1956 - 2026
Thomas Roger ‘Tom’ Turley, 69, passed away July 8, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health Systems – ER, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on Nov. 17, 1956...
Jul 11, 2026Open source
United Way seeks donations and volunteers for Great Bend Stuff the Bus
United Way of Central Kansas, with support from Credit Union of America, is inviting the community to help local students start the school year prepared by p...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Speech therapy team grows at UKHS
The University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend announced that Peyton Zink, CCC-SLP, certified speech and language therapist, has joined its speech and...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
GBED receives Kansas tax credits
Great Bend Economic Development announced it has received $182,000 in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits through the Kansas Department of Commerce....
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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NBC Hypes El-Sayed Overcoming 'Personal Attacks,' Claims Hamilton Is 'A Moderate'
The morning after Democrats gained control of Congress, NBC’s Wednesday edition of Today was especially excited over two Senate races in particular. Meet t...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Republicans bet on big government policies — and lost | Column
. Pastor Adam Hamilton won the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat from his state to win a Senate seat since 1932. [ EMILY CURIEL |...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Morning drizzle gives way to a cloudy, breezy Wednesday in Kirksville
Kirksville and Adair County will start Wednesday with leftover drizzle, then settle into a cloudy, breezy day, according to the National Weather Service in K...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Region: Kansas
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NBC Hypes El-Sayed Overcoming 'Personal Attacks,' Claims Hamilton Is 'A Moderate'
The morning after Democrats gained control of Congress, NBC’s Wednesday edition of Today was especially excited over two Senate races in particular. Meet t...
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Republicans bet on big government policies — and lost | Column
. Pastor Adam Hamilton won the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat from his state to win a Senate seat since 1932. [ EMILY CURIEL |...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Morning drizzle gives way to a cloudy, breezy Wednesday in Kirksville
Kirksville and Adair County will start Wednesday with leftover drizzle, then settle into a cloudy, breezy day, according to the National Weather Service in K...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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