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Barton Community College Library, the English department, and the school’s “Prairie Ink” staff will host a Writers’ Workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 focused on writing spooky stories, with options to…
As a drought monitor update for Tuesday, Sept. 29 shows ongoing moderate to severe dryness across much of central and western Kansas, soil moisture is still central to plant growth and upcoming wheat…
The Book Cellar, a book and liquor store in Claflin, is one of five finalists in the Great Bend Economic Development’s 2026 IGNITE program. The winner will be announced Oct. 8 at the historic Crest Theater,…
A Great Bend couple is competing for IGNITE funding with a plan to open a family-focused entertainment destination designed for children and their families year-round in Barton County. Billy and Kassandra…
Registered voters in Barton County can apply now for advanced voting ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election. Applications are available through the Barton County Election Office by mail, phone, or in person,…
The Family Crisis Center (FCC) in Great Bend will add a second downtown office space after securing the neighboring building across the alley from its current location at 1924 Broadway. The expansion is…
The Trust Company has opened a permanent office in Great Bend, bringing financial planning, investment management, and trust and estate services closer to clients across central and western Kansas. The…
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, Sept. 1 shows worsening conditions across central and south-central Kansas, with almost all of Barton County and much of the surrounding area now in moderate to severe…
Youth Crew members in Barton County, working with Juvenile Services, can volunteer to support other local groups with tasks ranging from cleanups and event help to school celebrations and community projects…
A worsening drought outlook across much of central and western Kansas is raising concerns for crop production, with Barton County largely in moderate drought and Stafford and Rice Counties seeing more severe…