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
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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
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
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Kansas City Chiefs unveil first renderings of $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday unveiled the first renderings of their new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Renderings show first look at new Kansas City Chiefs stadium, team says Arrowhead legacy to be honored
Newly released renderings are showing fans what the Chiefs' new stadium could look like in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
"Field of Dreams" to host Iowa-Kansas baseball game Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at...
Iowa announced a fall exhibition game against Kansas at the Field of Dreams ballpark, where major and minor league games have been played since 2021.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Kansas teen who helped Uvalde after Robb Elementary shooting steps up again for flood survivors
A 19-year-old philanthropist from Kansas who began supporting Uvalde after the Robb Elementary School shooting is now creating ways to help the community's f...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
⚾ Ty France hits a grand slam as Padres trounce the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ty France hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Jackson Merrill also homered twice, and the San Diego Padres beat the Ka
Jul 20, 2026Open source
KCPD: 2 dead, 2 critically injured in violent rear-end crash
KANSAS CITY —Two people died in an accident just after 4:30a.m. Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.According to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez ,
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Man traveled to Kansas City to meet a child for sex
KANSAS CITY – An Iowa man has been charged by criminal complaint for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and receipt o
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much o...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas cyclospora cases more than double this week, as illness spreads nationally
Kansas cases of a foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea doubled this week to 55, and a national health agency said cases exceeded 7,000 nationwide...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Candidates for the Kansas education board’s most rural district share their views on funding, DEI
The three candidates running for the State Board of Education disagree on funding strategies and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Downstream effects of federal cuts seen in Kansas budget, access to healthcare, food assistance
Repercussions from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act hit the Kansas budget with at least $16.4 million in costs and affected residents.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas City Royals recognize Washburn Rural’s state championship baseball team
The Kansas City Royals acknowledged Washburn Rural’s 2026 State Championship baseball team ahead of its contest against the San Diego Padres.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Weather Alert - heat intensifies this weekend
Today - A pop up, garden variety shower may show up in central Kansas during the afternoon, but much of the region will be quiet with sunshine and some after...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas 4th District Democratic primary narrows to two candidates
With three weeks until the primary, the Democratic field for U.S. House District 4 is now down to Tyndell and Carmichael.
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Weather Alert - Dangerous to extreme heat through Tuesday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The heat will intensify across Kansas over the next few days with afternoon feels like temperatures climbing to as high as 110 degrees...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
New Kansas law changes cooperation with ICE, raises questions in Wichita community
A new Kansas law that took effect July 1 is changing how local law enforcement can work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, prompting questions fr...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
A Kansas hospital garnished wages of patients who qualified for free care. Then they fought back.
Legal aid group challenged the lawsuits, and Stormont Vail dropped 11 cases, settling $200,000 in debts
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas district attorney determines deadly force in officer-involved shooting was justified
The Reno County District Attorney has determined that the use of deadly force in the officer-involved shooting that killed a man in Hutchinson in June was ju...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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Great Bend is in Barton County, Kansas.
Region: Kansas
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Sporting KC hold off Minnesota United 2-1 Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found...
Dejan Joveljić scored in the first half, and Manu García found the net in the second to help Sporting Kansas City hold off Minnesota United 2-1.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Kansas City Chiefs unveil first renderings of $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031
The Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday unveiled the first renderings of their new $3 billion domed stadium set to open in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Renderings show first look at new Kansas City Chiefs stadium, team says Arrowhead legacy to be honored
Newly released renderings are showing fans what the Chiefs' new stadium could look like in 2031.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Kansas teen who helped Uvalde after Robb Elementary shooting steps up again for flood survivors
A 19-year-old philanthropist from Kansas who began supporting Uvalde after the Robb Elementary School shooting is now creating ways to help the community's f...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
⚾ Ty France hits a grand slam as Padres trounce the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Ty France hit a grand slam and a solo shot, Jackson Merrill also homered twice, and the San Diego Padres beat the Ka
Jul 20, 2026Open source
KCPD: 2 dead, 2 critically injured in violent rear-end crash
KANSAS CITY —Two people died in an accident just after 4:30a.m. Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri.According to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez ,
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Man traveled to Kansas City to meet a child for sex
KANSAS CITY – An Iowa man has been charged by criminal complaint for traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and receipt o
Jul 20, 2026Open source
Who’s running for Congress in Kansas’ 2nd District? Here’s a guide to the candidates
Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against a challenger within his own party and two other hopefuls. The 2nd District covers much o...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Kansas cyclospora cases more than double this week, as illness spreads nationally
Kansas cases of a foodborne illness that causes explosive diarrhea doubled this week to 55, and a national health agency said cases exceeded 7,000 nationwide...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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