2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (250+ words) Nikki Harrington of Ellinwood has been named Barton County Youth Care Director. Harrington was hired as a youth attendant in July, 2022, and was recently promoted to her current position after serving as a Case Coordinator. She’s a student at Fort…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (450+ words) Great Bend Tribune Legal Terms and Privacy It’s time for the start of the new 4-H year which officially began on Oct. 1 and will run through Sept. 30 of next year. The 4-H program provides Kansas youth with a chance to…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (219+ words) Complete the Kansas State High School Activities Association pre-participation physical evaluation form prior to coming in to minimize wait time. Students who wear glasses or contacts should bring them to their exam. Sports physicals also available all summer If you…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (245+ words) The Barton Community Music School is now enrolling students for the 2026-2027 academic year, offering students from surrounding communities ages 6-18 access to high-quality, affordable music lessons while providing valuable teaching experience and scholarship support for Barton music students. The program pairs…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (275+ words) More than 9,000 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned dean’s list distinction for the spring 2026 semester. The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design, Business,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (272+ words) Jamii Kingdom, an African Savannah village, is the scene of this year’s Vacation Bible School at the Great Bend Seventh-Day Adventist Church, July 21-24. Here at Indaba Place the children, ages 4 to 12, will gather from 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, to meet…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (94+ words) Great Bend Tribune More than 2,250 students completed a total of 2,450 degrees and certificates at Wichita State University in spring 2026. The breakdown of degrees and certificates granted includes: For bachelor’s degrees, honors were conferred to the following: Undergraduate students who have…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (313+ words) Great Bend USD 428 will serve free breakfast at all of its schools for the entire 2026-2027 school year. The school board met Tuesday and approved extending the program that began in January. It also approved a 5-cent increase to some lunch…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (128+ words) Great Bend Tribune Legal Terms and Privacy The board of education for Great Bend Public Schools on Tuesday approved the purchase of 950 Yondr-brand bags that will be issued to Great Bend High School students this fall. Students will place their…...

3+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (166+ words) The Medical Laboratory Technology program graduated 18 students in May with Associate of Applied Science degrees in Medical Laboratory Technology. Medical Laboratory Technology blends the best of medicine and science, offering a dynamic and meaningful career path. Medical lab technicians play…...