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First Friday at Hopping Gnome Brewing
First Friday at Hopping Gnome Brewing is a arts & culture event at Hopping Gnome Brewing in Wichita, scheduled for September 4, 2026. It may be a good fit for people interested in…
Hopping Gnome Brewing
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"WANDER" - R. Todd Slawson
"WANDER" - R. Todd Slawson is a arts & culture event in Wichita, scheduled for September 4, 2026. It may be a good fit for people interested in performances, exhibits, local arts,…
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Art House 310 First Friday – Lindsey Kernodle & Steve Nicholson
Art House 310 First Friday – Lindsey Kernodle & Steve Nicholson is a arts & culture event in Wichita, scheduled for September 4, 2026 through September 20, 2026. It may be a good…
Local News
In Great Bend
Great Bend zoo offers tips for spotting animals on sweltering days
During brutally hot weather, Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo gives many animals access to inside, cooler areas and advises visitors that some animals may be harder to spot outdoors. Zoo staff say animals have…
Great Bend public works leader remembered for decades of service and support of local memorials
Donald Lee “Don” Craig, a longtime Great Bend public works director, died Aug. 31, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi – St. Francis in Wichita. He was 79.
Great Bend approves sound-and-light upgrades to expand concerts at the Crest Theatre
Great Bend City Council has approved purchasing a new sound and lighting system for the Crest Theatre, paving the way for more concert programming at the historic venue. The upgrades are funded through private…
Job seekers 55+ can connect weekly with older-worker employment help in Great Bend
Labor demand is at its highest level in many years, and local resources in Great Bend are aiming to connect employers with experienced workers. The Older Kansans Employment Program (OKEP) supports hiring older…
Reno County food column pairs late-summer cucumbers and corn in a chilled recipe
Late-summer produce won’t last forever, but a new weekly food column from rural Reno County encourages Kansans to “eke everything out of the season” by using what’s left while it’s still fresh enough to enjoy.
Great Bend columnist finds new meaning in his mother’s Kansas GED diploma
An old Kansas State High School Equivalency Diploma has become a daily reminder for a Great Bend area writer after he noticed details he hadn’t fully understood before—especially what it represented during one…
Tourism and Places
In Great Bend
The Barton County Courthouse is located in downtown Great Bend
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The Nature Conservancy's Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve is a 7,848 acre wetland preserve adjacent to the state-owned Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area north of Great Bend. The Cheyenne Bottoms wetlands complex is excellent…
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As a stopping point on the central flyway for millions of birds, this Kansas wetland is a bird lover's paradise. It is the largest wetland in the interior US. Cheyenne Bottoms is part of the National Wetlands &…
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Stand under the arches and listen to the echoes of history honoring those who served on this WWII B-29 Air Field & educates future generations. Great Bend's B-29 Memorial Plaza is open to visitor's ever…
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