News from the Oil Patch, Dec 8. By John P. Tretbar

Adjusted numbers from Kansas regulators show intent-to-drill notices increased by 51 in the month of November for a year-to-date total of 697 intents, up 134 intents from November of last year. An online search at the Kansas Corporation Commission Web site shows one new intent notice last month in Ellis County, three in Stafford County, and two each in Finney, Gove, and Haskell counties.

Regulators in The Sunflower State okayed eight new drilling permits this week with five in Western Kansas, including one new drilling location in Stafford County. That's 617 new drilling permits this year, compared with 1,071 by this time last year.

Operators completed 15 new wells in Kansas this week, or 1,042 so far this year. That's about two hundred wells behind last year at this time. Independent Oil and Gas Service reports ten new well-completions in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County, one in Stafford County, and two wells in Haskell County.

The Kansas Rig Count is down 23 percent from a month ago and is 58 percent lower than a year ago, but it's unchanged from last week. At 13 rigs, the tally from Independent Oil and Gas Service is down three east of Wichita, and up three at ten active rigs in Western Kansas. On Friday, operators in Stafford County report drilling about to begin on one lease, continuing on another, and about to wrap up on a third. Drilling is also reported on leases in Finney and Gove counties.

The weekly Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes is up six oil rigs for a total of 549 rigs nationwide. The report from Louisiana is up four rigs. New Mexico is up one.

Domestic crude production reports from the government surpassed 13.8 million barrels a day for the fourth week in a row and only the fourth time in history. The Energy Information Administration reports nationwide crude-oil production averages 13,815,000 barrels per day, up a thousand barrels a day from a week ago. Four-week average output is over 13.8 million, up three percent or nearly half a million daily barrels from a year ago. Cumulative output so far this year is nearly 13.5 million barrels a day.

Crude imports drop a few barrels below six million a day. That's down nearly half a million daily barrels from a week ago, 1.2 million barrels a day from a year ago, and down 1.5 million daily barrels from two years ago. The Energy Information Administration reports crude exports are up slightly to just over 3.6 million barrels a day.&nbsp; The four-week average is just over 3.5 million, which is down 15 percent from a year ago.

Commercial crude-oil inventories rose by 600,000 barrels compared to a week ago. At 427.5 million barrels, US stockpiles are up four million barrels from a year ago, but remain about three percent below the five-year seasonal average.

The government reports another 300,000 barrels in refills at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has increased nearly 20 million barrels in the last year, and now totals just over 411 million barrels.

Between exports and A.I., US natural gas production is about to spike. A study published by one of the nation's biggest oil and gas producers asserts that power demand for Artificial Intelligence will likely boost natural gas production by ten to 15 percent in next five years or so. The Hamm Institute for American Energy says the A.I. demand spike will coincide with increased demand for Liquefied Natural Gas exports. Over the last decade the data center industry has added about 500 megawatts of new capacity each year. The study asserts that rate tripled in 2022, and has doubled again since then. Current construction suggests it will double again this year. The capacity added so far this year will surpass ten gigawatts, enough to power peak demand New York City.

By this time next year, the government plans to replace the Biden Administration's offshore energy leasing plan, the smallest ever published, with the Trump Administration's much larger program. The American Oil and Gas Reporter published details of the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which proposes 34 potential offshore lease sales and over one billion acres. That would include 21 new areas off the coast of Alaska, seven in the U.S. Gulf, and six along the Pacific Coast.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574803826328.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>News from the Oil Patch, Dec 8. By John P. TretbarAdjusted numbers from Kansas regulators show intent-to-drill notices increased by 51 in the month of November for a year-to-date total of 697 intents, up 134 intents from November of last year. An online search at the Kansas Corporation Commission Web site shows one new intent notice last month in Ellis County, three in Stafford County, and two each in Finney, Gove, and Haskell counties.Regulators in The Sunflower State okayed eight new drilling permits this week with five in Western Kansas, including one new drilling location in Stafford County. That's 617 new drilling permits this year, compared with 1,071 by this time last year.Operators completed 15 new wells in Kansas this week, or 1,042 so far this year. That's about two hundred wells behind last year at this time. Independent Oil and Gas Service reports ten new well-completions in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County, one in Stafford County, and two wells in Haskell County.The Kansas Rig Count is down 23 percent from a month ago and is 58 percent lower than a year ago, but it's unchanged from last week. At 13 rigs, the tally from Independent Oil and Gas Service is down three east of Wichita, and up three at ten active rigs in Western Kansas. On Friday, operators in Stafford County report drilling about to begin on one lease, continuing on another, and about to wrap up on a third. Drilling is also reported on leases in Finney and Gove counties.The weekly Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes is up six oil rigs for a total of 549 rigs nationwide. The report from Louisiana is up four rigs. New Mexico is up one.Domestic crude production reports from the government surpassed 13.8 million barrels a day for the fourth week in a row and only the fourth time in history. The Energy Information Administration reports nationwide crude-oil production averages 13,815,000 barrels per day, up a thousand barrels a day from a week ago. Four-week average output is over 13.8 million, up three percent or nearly half a million daily barrels from a year ago. Cumulative output so far this year is nearly 13.5 million barrels a day.Crude imports drop a few barrels below six million a day. That's down nearly half a million daily barrels from a week ago, 1.2 million barrels a day from a year ago, and down 1.5 million daily barrels from two years ago. The Energy Information Administration reports crude exports are up slightly to just over 3.6 million barrels a day.&nbsp; The four-week average is just over 3.5 million, which is down 15 percent from a year ago.Commercial crude-oil inventories rose by 600,000 barrels compared to a week ago. At 427.5 million barrels, US stockpiles are up four million barrels from a year ago, but remain about three percent below the five-year seasonal average.The government reports another 300,000 barrels in refills at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which has increased nearly 20 million barrels in the last year, and now totals just over 411 million barrels.Between exports and A.I., US natural gas production is about to spike. A study published by one of the nation's biggest oil and gas producers asserts that power demand for Artificial Intelligence will likely boost natural gas production by ten to 15 percent in next five years or so. The Hamm Institute for American Energy says the A.I. demand spike will coincide with increased demand for Liquefied Natural Gas exports. Over the last decade the data center industry has added about 500 megawatts of new capacity each year. The study asserts that rate tripled in 2022, and has doubled again since then. Current construction suggests it will double again this year. The capacity added so far this year will surpass ten gigawatts, enough to power peak demand New York City.By this time next year, the government plans to replace the Biden Administration's offshore energy leasing plan, the smallest ever published, with the Trump Administration's much larger program. The American Oil and Gas Reporter published details of the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which proposes 34 potential offshore lease sales and over one billion acres. That would include 21 new areas off the coast of Alaska, seven in the U.S. Gulf, and six along the Pacific Coast.&nbsp;&nbsp;

News from the Oil Patch: Record-level production continues for 4th week

Even if you are not planning any large purchases in the near future, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends checking your credit report annually. The CFPB is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly.

There are several tools to handle this and the easiest is from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/. From this secure site, you can access one, two, or all three of the reporting credit bureaus. They also include a reminder that this annual check doesn’t negatively impact your credit rating. It is an important tool to verify that the information reported about you is accurate.

What is the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Both are important! The report is just that – a report of your information and includes both open and closed accounts such as a car loan, mortgage, or credit card. Per the CFPB website, a credit score predicts how likely you are to pay back a loan on time. Companies use a mathematical formula—called a scoring model—to create your credit score from the information in your credit report. It is important to know that you do not have just “one” credit score and there are many credit scores available to you as well as to lenders. Any credit score depends on the data used to calculate it, and may differ depending on the scoring model, the source of your credit history, the type of loan product, and even the day when it was calculated.

K-State Extension also has a good publication that explains basic terms and provides a handy resource for checking your credit. It can be located at ksre.ksu.edu under Family Financial Resource or at https://bit.ly/48mMv6Y

Keep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness!

Michelle Beran is a Family and Community Wellness Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District. For more information on this article or other K-State Extension resources, email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call Cottonwood Extension District – Barton Office at 620-793-1910.

All Kansas Extension education programs and materials are available to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

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 <figcaption>written by: Michelle Beran - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>Even if you are not planning any large purchases in the near future, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends checking your credit report annually. The CFPB is a U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly.There are several tools to handle this and the easiest is from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/credit-reports-and-scores/. From this secure site, you can access one, two, or all three of the reporting credit bureaus. They also include a reminder that this annual check doesn’t negatively impact your credit rating. It is an important tool to verify that the information reported about you is accurate.What is the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Both are important! The report is just that – a report of your information and includes both open and closed accounts such as a car loan, mortgage, or credit card. Per the CFPB website, a credit score predicts how likely you are to pay back a loan on time. Companies use a mathematical formula—called a scoring model—to create your credit score from the information in your credit report. It is important to know that you do not have just “one” credit score and there are many credit scores available to you as well as to lenders. Any credit score depends on the data used to calculate it, and may differ depending on the scoring model, the source of your credit history, the type of loan product, and even the day when it was calculated.K-State Extension also has a good publication that explains basic terms and provides a handy resource for checking your credit. It can be located at ksre.ksu.edu under Family Financial Resource or at https://bit.ly/48mMv6YKeep learning. Keep showing grace and kindness!Michelle Beran is a Family and Community Wellness Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District. For more information on this article or other K-State Extension resources, email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or call Cottonwood Extension District – Barton Office at 620-793-1910.All Kansas Extension education programs and materials are available to all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

BERAN: Checking your credit report

Midwest Energy’s Great Bend office is hiring a Fleet Coordinator. This position is responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, reliable and efficient fleet equipment through the development and implementation of sound fleet practices.

Midwest Energy offers an excellent benefits package, including:

Apply directly by December 12 at:
<a href="https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/05e65269-4811-4f28-5d0f-af8d3c13c500/apply?source=3574169-CS-54056">https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/05e65269-4811-4f28-5d0f-af8d3c13c500/apply?source=3574169-CS-54056</a>

More information is available at <a href="http://www.mwenergy.com/careers">www.mwenergy.com/careers</a>.
Midwest Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 </figure>Application Deadline: December 12Midwest Energy’s Great Bend office is hiring a Fleet Coordinator. This position is responsible for ensuring the availability of safe, reliable and efficient fleet equipment through the development and implementation of sound fleet practices.Midwest Energy offers an excellent benefits package, including: <ol>
 <li>Paid Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental premiums</li><li>8% 401(k) contribution plus 2% match</li><li>Employer-paid pension plan</li><li>Generous PTO, wellness benefits, vision coverage and more</li>
 </ol>Apply directly by December 12 at:
<a href="https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/05e65269-4811-4f28-5d0f-af8d3c13c500/apply?source=3574169-CS-54056">https://mwenergy.clearcompany.com/careers/jobs/05e65269-4811-4f28-5d0f-af8d3c13c500/apply?source=3574169-CS-54056</a>More information is available at <a href="http://www.mwenergy.com/careers">www.mwenergy.com/careers</a>.
Midwest Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

USD 428 Board of Education meeting agenda (12/8)

Eagle Media is temporarily suspending its video stream coverage of Hoisington Cardinal sports due to staffing shortages. We have been unable to hire the part-time videographers needed to operate the streams and maintain the high-quality experience our viewers expect.

We remain committed to delivering the best coverage possible. Until we have trained part-time team members in place, we cannot provide the level of consistency and reliability that Cardinal athletes, families, and fans deserve. Once these positions are filled, we will resume video streaming.

In the meantime, every Cardinal game will continue to be broadcast live on 100.7 Eagle Country, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.

We appreciate the community and our sponsors for their continued support and understanding as we work to build our video team.

These part-time videographer roles include transportation to all away games, a paid-for meal, and paid ride time, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys sports and hands-on production experience. If you or someone you know may be a good fit, please apply at <a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564002&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">eaglemedia.com/careers</a> and select the Videographer position.&nbsp;Applicants must be 16 years old or older.

Cardinal Sports Powered by: Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by: Cardinal Pharmacy, The Hoisington Recreation Commission, USD 431 Hoisington, Superior Essex, Town &amp; Country Supermarket, Ehler Chevrolet, Innovative Livestock Services, Equity Bank, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, First Kansas Bank, Clara Barton Medical Center, Dr. Tyler Schremmer, American Legion Post 286, Hoisington High School Booster Club, Nicci Henderson - Mpire Realty, Barton Community College, &amp; The Hoisington Veterinary Hospital.

Eagle Media is temporarily suspending its video stream coverage of Hoisington Cardinal sports due to staffing shortages. We have been unable to hire the part-time videographers needed to operate the streams and maintain the high-quality experience our viewers expect.We remain committed to delivering the best coverage possible. Until we have trained part-time team members in place, we cannot provide the level of consistency and reliability that Cardinal athletes, families, and fans deserve. Once these positions are filled, we will resume video streaming.In the meantime, every Cardinal game will continue to be broadcast live on 100.7 Eagle Country, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.We appreciate the community and our sponsors for their continued support and understanding as we work to build our video team.These part-time videographer roles include transportation to all away games, a paid-for meal, and paid ride time, making it a great opportunity for someone who enjoys sports and hands-on production experience. If you or someone you know may be a good fit, please apply at <a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;jobId=564002&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4">eaglemedia.com/careers</a> and select the Videographer position.&nbsp;Applicants must be 16 years old or older.<figure>
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 </figure>Cardinal Sports Powered by: Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by: Cardinal Pharmacy, The Hoisington Recreation Commission, USD 431 Hoisington, Superior Essex, Town &amp; Country Supermarket, Ehler Chevrolet, Innovative Livestock Services, Equity Bank, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, First Kansas Bank, Clara Barton Medical Center, Dr. Tyler Schremmer, American Legion Post 286, Hoisington High School Booster Club, Nicci Henderson - Mpire Realty, Barton Community College, &amp; The Hoisington Veterinary Hospital.

Eagle Media Temporarily Pauses Cardinal Sports Video Streams

Booked in Lopez-Guerrero, Jonathan on Great Bend Municipal court warrant #20240L226 for Failure to appear bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety and #202500738 for Failure to appear bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety and #25-2015 for Domestic battery, bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety.

Booked in Miller, Ryann S. on Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0462 for interference with LEO bond set at $5,000.00 cash or surety, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0463 for Possession of controlled substance, bond set at $10,000.00 cash or surety, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0257 for Contempt of Court, bond set at NO BOND, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0251 for Contempt of court, bond set at NO BOND, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0309, bond set at NO BOND, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2021CR0268 for Probation Violation, bond set at NO BOND.

Released Patton, Angela M. on Kansas Department of Corrections Arrest and Detain warrant #AD-19216. Warrant was withdrawn.

Released Adams, Dontae L. L. on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2025CR0187 for Serve Sentence. Time Served in full.

Released Parker, Corneilus A. on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2020CR0213 for Probation Violation, bonded out with a $20,000 Surety bond.

Released McGee, Caden Wilson on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2024TR0792 for Serve Sentence. Time served.

Booked in Rodriguez, Robert C on Russel County District court warrant #RS2023CR0063 for Probation Violation, bond set at NO BOND and Barton County District court case #25-1251for Flee and Elude, Criminal use of weapon, ID only, Restriction, Speeding and No insurance. Bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.

Booked Woods, Wayne on Barton County District Court case *25-L242 for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Turn. Bond set at $1,000.00.

Released Woods, Wayne on Barton County District Court case #25-1242 for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Turn with a $1,000.00 cash bond.

Booked Grosfield, Brandon M. on Barton County District Court case #2025015495 for Driving While Under the Influence and Speeding. Bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.

Released Grosfield, Brandon M. on Barton County District Court case #2025016495 for Driving While Under the Influence and Speeding by posting $2,500 Surety Bond through ACE Bail Bonds.

Booked Reyes-Santos, Jose on Barton County District Court case # 25-1243 for No Drivers License and Possession of Paraphernalia. Bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.

Released Reyes-Santos, Jose on Barton County District Court case # 25-1243 for No Drivers License and Possession of Paraphernalia with a $2,500.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

Booked Pena, Nathaly on Great Bend Municipal court case #202500238 for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $747.50 cash.

Booked in Brown, Layton C. on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant # 202300552 for Serve Sentence. Bond set at NO BOND.

Booked in Feller, Skyler E. M. on a Barton County District Court case #25-1244 for DUI, Basic Speed, Tail Light Out. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Pena, Nathaly on Great Bend Municipal Court case #202500238 for Contempt of Court. By posting a $747.50 Cash only bond.

Released Fellers, Skylar E. M. on Barton County District Court case #25-1244 for Dui, Basic Speed, and no tail light. By posting a $1,000.00 Surety through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.

Booked Baker, Leslie N. On Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500600 for contempt of court. Bond set at $502.50 cash only. Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500645 for contempt of court. Bond set at $397.50 cash only. And Barton County District Court case #25-1248 for traffic contraband, Possession of meth, Possession of paraphernalia. Bond set at $40,000.00 cash or surety

Booked in Adams, Dontae L on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2025CR0187 for Serve Sentence. Bond set at NO BOND.

Released Owens, Shawn A. on Barton County District Court case #BT2025CR0448 for Possession of Opiate, and Use/Possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and Barton County District Court case #8T2025CR0229 for Failure to Appear by receiving a $10,000.00 O.R. Bond combined for both cases through Barton County District Court.

Booked McGee, Caden Wilson on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2024TR0792 for Serve Sentence with No Bond.

Booked Kober, Jason R. On Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR0123 for Serve Sentence. Time to serve 12/05/2025- 12/08/2025, Bond set at No Bond.

Booked Serna, Alexandro Raul William on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2022CR0301 for Serve Sentence with No Bond.

<figure>
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 </figure><h2>12/7</h2>Booked in Lopez-Guerrero, Jonathan on Great Bend Municipal court warrant #20240L226 for Failure to appear bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety and #202500738 for Failure to appear bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety and #25-2015 for Domestic battery, bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety.Booked in Miller, Ryann S. on Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0462 for interference with LEO bond set at $5,000.00 cash or surety, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0463 for Possession of controlled substance, bond set at $10,000.00 cash or surety, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0257 for Contempt of Court, bond set at NO BOND, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0251 for Contempt of court, bond set at NO BOND, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2025CR0309, bond set at NO BOND, and Barton County District court warrant #BT2021CR0268 for Probation Violation, bond set at NO BOND.Released Patton, Angela M. on Kansas Department of Corrections Arrest and Detain warrant #AD-19216. Warrant was withdrawn.Released Adams, Dontae L. L. on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2025CR0187 for Serve Sentence. Time Served in full.Released Parker, Corneilus A. on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2020CR0213 for Probation Violation, bonded out with a $20,000 Surety bond.Released McGee, Caden Wilson on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2024TR0792 for Serve Sentence. Time served.Booked in Rodriguez, Robert C on Russel County District court warrant #RS2023CR0063 for Probation Violation, bond set at NO BOND and Barton County District court case #25-1251for Flee and Elude, Criminal use of weapon, ID only, Restriction, Speeding and No insurance. Bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>12/6</h2>Booked Woods, Wayne on Barton County District Court case *25-L242 for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Turn. Bond set at $1,000.00.Released Woods, Wayne on Barton County District Court case #25-1242 for Driving Under the Influence and Improper Turn with a $1,000.00 cash bond.Booked Grosfield, Brandon M. on Barton County District Court case #2025015495 for Driving While Under the Influence and Speeding. Bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.Released Grosfield, Brandon M. on Barton County District Court case #2025016495 for Driving While Under the Influence and Speeding by posting $2,500 Surety Bond through ACE Bail Bonds.Booked Reyes-Santos, Jose on Barton County District Court case # 25-1243 for No Drivers License and Possession of Paraphernalia. Bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.Released Reyes-Santos, Jose on Barton County District Court case # 25-1243 for No Drivers License and Possession of Paraphernalia with a $2,500.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.Booked Pena, Nathaly on Great Bend Municipal court case #202500238 for Contempt of Court. Bond set at $747.50 cash.Booked in Brown, Layton C. on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant # 202300552 for Serve Sentence. Bond set at NO BOND.Booked in Feller, Skyler E. M. on a Barton County District Court case #25-1244 for DUI, Basic Speed, Tail Light Out. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.Released Pena, Nathaly on Great Bend Municipal Court case #202500238 for Contempt of Court. By posting a $747.50 Cash only bond.Released Fellers, Skylar E. M. on Barton County District Court case #25-1244 for Dui, Basic Speed, and no tail light. By posting a $1,000.00 Surety through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.Booked Baker, Leslie N. On Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500600 for contempt of court. Bond set at $502.50 cash only. Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500645 for contempt of court. Bond set at $397.50 cash only. And Barton County District Court case #25-1248 for traffic contraband, Possession of meth, Possession of paraphernalia. Bond set at $40,000.00 cash or surety<h2>12/5</h2>Booked in Adams, Dontae L on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2025CR0187 for Serve Sentence. Bond set at NO BOND.Released Owens, Shawn A. on Barton County District Court case #BT2025CR0448 for Possession of Opiate, and Use/Possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia, and Barton County District Court case #8T2025CR0229 for Failure to Appear by receiving a $10,000.00 O.R. Bond combined for both cases through Barton County District Court.Booked McGee, Caden Wilson on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2024TR0792 for Serve Sentence with No Bond.Booked Kober, Jason R. On Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR0123 for Serve Sentence. Time to serve 12/05/2025- 12/08/2025, Bond set at No Bond.Booked Serna, Alexandro Raul William on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2022CR0301 for Serve Sentence with No Bond.<figure>
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Barton County Sheriff's Office Booking activity (12/5-12/7)

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

There's the job description, then there is what educators actually do for a living. Hoisington High School's Amy Haxton is an example of a teacher and coach going above and beyond. For those efforts, she was recently presented $500 as the November winner in Eagle Media's School Hero contest, presented by OPI and Golden Belt Printing.

"Amy is a busy wife, mom, sister, aunt, teacher, coach, and a friend to everyone," said Haxton's nomination form. "She been in&nbsp; education for several years, taking after her father, who she lost at 5. I've personally known Amy for 30 years, and she's always done her part in making our community better. Amy has brought autism awareness to our school system. 

"Currently, she has worked very hard to bring old traditions back to our high school. As a cheerleading coach, she teaches girls there's more to being a cheerleader with participation in the community. She also encourages parents to be more involved. When she's not busy with school and coaching. she brings her dog, Ace, for therapy to our children. Amy's busy life also includes supporting her husband, who also teaches and coaches, and their&nbsp; five kids&nbsp; - and her bonus kids, which are the Hoisington Cardinal students.&nbsp; She still finds time to help her mom, who fought cancer. Here in Hoisington, we love Amy, and I just want her to know she's appreciated."

The Nominate a School Hero contest is presented by OPI and Golden Belt Printing. Want to recognize someone at your school? Anyone who works at a school in Barton County is eligible to be nominated. Just head to the contest page at GreatBendPost.com. and help 100.7 Eagle Country celebrate our School Heroes.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765120863985.jpeg" alt="OPI's Joey Bahr presents Hoisington High School coach and teacher Amy Haxton with a $500 check after she was named the Eagle Media Nominate a School Hero winner for November." />
 <figcaption>OPI's Joey Bahr presents Hoisington High School coach and teacher Amy Haxton with a $500 check after she was named the Eagle Media Nominate a School Hero winner for November.</figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThere's the job description, then there is what educators actually do for a living. Hoisington High School's Amy Haxton is an example of a teacher and coach going above and beyond. For those efforts, she was recently presented $500 as the November winner in Eagle Media's School Hero contest, presented by OPI and Golden Belt Printing."Amy is a busy wife, mom, sister, aunt, teacher, coach, and a friend to everyone," said Haxton's nomination form. "She been in&nbsp; education for several years, taking after her father, who she lost at 5. I've personally known Amy for 30 years, and she's always done her part in making our community better. Amy has brought autism awareness to our school system. "Currently, she has worked very hard to bring old traditions back to our high school. As a cheerleading coach, she teaches girls there's more to being a cheerleader with participation in the community. She also encourages parents to be more involved. When she's not busy with school and coaching. she brings her dog, Ace, for therapy to our children. Amy's busy life also includes supporting her husband, who also teaches and coaches, and their&nbsp; five kids&nbsp; - and her bonus kids, which are the Hoisington Cardinal students.&nbsp; She still finds time to help her mom, who fought cancer. Here in Hoisington, we love Amy, and I just want her to know she's appreciated."The Nominate a School Hero contest is presented by OPI and Golden Belt Printing. Want to recognize someone at your school? Anyone who works at a school in Barton County is eligible to be nominated. Just head to the contest page at GreatBendPost.com. and help 100.7 Eagle Country celebrate our School Heroes.

Hoisington's Amy Haxton wins $500 as Eagle Media's next School Hero

Monday Sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday's Weather

As of Tuesday, December 2, the drought monitor report indicates no real change from last week overall with some improvement along the Missouri border. The recent rains leave most of the state in very good shape heading into mid-December. The six-to ten-day outlook (December 9 to 13) indicates a 40 to 60% chance of leaning below normal for temperatures and a 30 to 50% chance of leaning below normal for precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (December 11 to 17) indicates a 40 to 60% chance of leaning above normal for temperatures and 30 to 50% chance of leaning above normal for precipitation.

Last week, we discussed the economic challenges facing crop producers. The part we didn’t have space for is the difference between crop production and many other industries and why it presents a real challenge for crop producers. First, how a “normal” industry produces its product.

Let’s say you are Apple and producing iPhones. Your costs of production involve fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs might include the cost of design, the cost for manufacturing equipment, the building, etc. Variable costs would include the materials to make the phone and say labor. Your fixed costs (X amount of dollars) won’t change so the more units you produce, the lower the fixed cost per unit. Say they invested $10 million dollars in fixed costs and the produced one phone. The fixed cost for that phone in $10 million. Now say they produced 10 million phones. The fixed price per phone is $1. For variable costs, the more you produce, the larger your variable costs. Now let’s say retail prices are lower than you would like and input prices higher. Apple, GM and any other manufacturer can simply stop producing and shut down the line until wait for the surplus to go down and/or input prices to go down. This is a simplification but hopefully you get the gist.

Now let’s become a wheat producer. You also have fixed costs of production such as equipment, buildings, property taxes and rental of loan payments on the land. These also become a smaller cost of production the more you produce. Your variable costs include items like your inputs, fertilizer, pesticides, seed, fuel, perhaps irrigation, etc. Here’s where the difference comes in. You have an idea of your APH (average production history) and a yield goal in mind. This is based on a long-term average for that field combined with average climate conditions. You base your variable costs (inputs) on that estimate. However, unlike our apple example, you really don’t know how much you will produce. Weather and pests can either lower or raise your yield. If you see a surplus or shortage developing, it’s pretty hard to adjust with the crop in the ground. In our wheat example, you have a nine- or ten-month investment of time and have to wait and see. With low prices you will incur storage costs. With high prices you can’t suddenly produce more.

One last note is in order. The per acre production costs for wheat in Kansas for the 2025 harvest is between $340 - $380 per acre. Naturally, this amount will vary. As this is written the cash price is around $4.40/bushel. The break-even yield is 75 bushels/acre at $340 and 86 bushels/acre at $380. Without some assistance from the USDA, it’s easy to see how it’s hard to stay in business.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682025352095.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>As of Tuesday, December 2, the drought monitor report indicates no real change from last week overall with some improvement along the Missouri border. The recent rains leave most of the state in very good shape heading into mid-December. The six-to ten-day outlook (December 9 to 13) indicates a 40 to 60% chance of leaning below normal for temperatures and a 30 to 50% chance of leaning below normal for precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (December 11 to 17) indicates a 40 to 60% chance of leaning above normal for temperatures and 30 to 50% chance of leaning above normal for precipitation.Last week, we discussed the economic challenges facing crop producers. The part we didn’t have space for is the difference between crop production and many other industries and why it presents a real challenge for crop producers. First, how a “normal” industry produces its product.Let’s say you are Apple and producing iPhones. Your costs of production involve fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs might include the cost of design, the cost for manufacturing equipment, the building, etc. Variable costs would include the materials to make the phone and say labor. Your fixed costs (X amount of dollars) won’t change so the more units you produce, the lower the fixed cost per unit. Say they invested $10 million dollars in fixed costs and the produced one phone. The fixed cost for that phone in $10 million. Now say they produced 10 million phones. The fixed price per phone is $1. For variable costs, the more you produce, the larger your variable costs. Now let’s say retail prices are lower than you would like and input prices higher. Apple, GM and any other manufacturer can simply stop producing and shut down the line until wait for the surplus to go down and/or input prices to go down. This is a simplification but hopefully you get the gist.Now let’s become a wheat producer. You also have fixed costs of production such as equipment, buildings, property taxes and rental of loan payments on the land. These also become a smaller cost of production the more you produce. Your variable costs include items like your inputs, fertilizer, pesticides, seed, fuel, perhaps irrigation, etc. Here’s where the difference comes in. You have an idea of your APH (average production history) and a yield goal in mind. This is based on a long-term average for that field combined with average climate conditions. You base your variable costs (inputs) on that estimate. However, unlike our apple example, you really don’t know how much you will produce. Weather and pests can either lower or raise your yield. If you see a surplus or shortage developing, it’s pretty hard to adjust with the crop in the ground. In our wheat example, you have a nine- or ten-month investment of time and have to wait and see. With low prices you will incur storage costs. With high prices you can’t suddenly produce more.One last note is in order. The per acre production costs for wheat in Kansas for the 2025 harvest is between $340 - $380 per acre. Naturally, this amount will vary. As this is written the cash price is around $4.40/bushel. The break-even yield is 75 bushels/acre at $340 and 86 bushels/acre at $380. Without some assistance from the USDA, it’s easy to see how it’s hard to stay in business.

Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Production costs and profits

The Beatles wrote it, Joe Cocker made it famous, and now,
Lincoln Elementary School third grader Cora Calcara is living it. Cora was
recently selected as Eagle Media’s first Make a Difference weekly winner for
the month of December. She was presented a giant $100 check from OPI &amp; Golden
Belt Printing. Cora is making a difference by helping friends when they need
help.

As the first weekly winner in December, Cora is now eligible
for a monthly prize that includes another $100 check and a bookbag filled with
swag from other Make a Difference Contest sponsors. Cora’s teacher, Mrs. Arias,
is also eligible for a $100 monthly prize now.

The Make a Difference contest, presented by OPI &amp; Golden
Belt Printing, is sponsored in part by Big Ben Custom Engraving, Freedom Claims
Management, Great Bend Redi Mix, Francis Financial, Medical Park Pharmacy,
R&amp;R Roofing, Allstaff Chartered, Miller Plastics, Rosencrantz Bemis Water
Well Service, Great Bend Rec, Jimlo Glass Center, Haz Mat Response, &amp;
Scooter's Coffee.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1765066001851.jpeg" alt="Lincoln Elementary third grader Cora Calcara received a giant $100 check from OPI and Golden Belt Printing as the first December weekly winner in Eagle Media's Make a Difference Contest. Calcara and her teacher, Mrs. Arias, are now eligible for the monthly prize." />
 <figcaption>Lincoln Elementary third grader Cora Calcara received a giant $100 check from OPI and Golden Belt Printing as the first December weekly winner in Eagle Media's Make a Difference Contest. Calcara and her teacher, Mrs. Arias, are now eligible for the monthly prize.</figcaption>
 </figure>Great Bend PostThe Beatles wrote it, Joe Cocker made it famous, and now,
Lincoln Elementary School third grader Cora Calcara is living it. Cora was
recently selected as Eagle Media’s first Make a Difference weekly winner for
the month of December. She was presented a giant $100 check from OPI &amp; Golden
Belt Printing. Cora is making a difference by helping friends when they need
help.As the first weekly winner in December, Cora is now eligible
for a monthly prize that includes another $100 check and a bookbag filled with
swag from other Make a Difference Contest sponsors. Cora’s teacher, Mrs. Arias,
is also eligible for a $100 monthly prize now.The Make a Difference contest, presented by OPI &amp; Golden
Belt Printing, is sponsored in part by Big Ben Custom Engraving, Freedom Claims
Management, Great Bend Redi Mix, Francis Financial, Medical Park Pharmacy,
R&amp;R Roofing, Allstaff Chartered, Miller Plastics, Rosencrantz Bemis Water
Well Service, Great Bend Rec, Jimlo Glass Center, Haz Mat Response, &amp;
Scooter's Coffee.

Lincoln Elementary third-grader Cora Calcara wins $100 in Make a Difference Contest

Sunday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind 6 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.&nbsp; Sunday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.&nbsp;

Monday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.&nbsp; Monday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp; Sunny, with a high near 62.&nbsp; Tuesday Night&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.&nbsp; Wednesday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.&nbsp; Wednesday Night&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.&nbsp; Thursday Night&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.&nbsp; Friday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind 6 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.&nbsp; Sunday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.&nbsp; Monday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp; Sunny, with a high near 62.&nbsp; Tuesday Night&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.&nbsp; Wednesday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.&nbsp; Wednesday Night&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.Thursday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.&nbsp; Thursday Night&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.&nbsp; Friday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Sunday’s weather

Barton Community College has been selected as a key research partner in the new Prison Education Action Research Lab (PEARL), which is being launched this year by the University of Utah with an $8 million award from Ascendium Education Group.

PEARL is the first national center dedicated to advancing research, data, and leadership in prison education.

Barton Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons said Barton will participate in PEARL’s anchor project, the Prison Education Research Initiative (PERI), a multi-institutional study that will collect long-term data on prison education programs, students, and outcomes. She added that Barton was selected due to its established work in correctional education will play an important role in informing national research that will help guide future policy and best practices.

“Barton Community College is honored to be among the 20+ institutions across the nation participating in PERI,” she said. “The College has served the incarcerated population for nearly 25 years and during that time has committed to the belief that education and training are&nbsp;essential elements of successful reentry into society with positive outcomes for families and community.&nbsp; We stand proudly to participate in this research project and to utilize data gained in support of continuous service enhancements in conjunction with our facility partners.”

By joining more than 20 colleges and universities in the inaugural PERI cohort, Barton Community College strengthens its position as a leader in providing high-quality educational opportunities for incarcerated learners and contributing to evidence-based improvements in the field.

For more information about PEARL and PERI, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://education.utah.edu/news/pearl-funding-castro.php" target="_blank">https://education.utah.edu/news/pearl-funding-castro.php</a>.

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 </figure>By JOE VINDUSKA BCCBarton Community College has been selected as a key research partner in the new Prison Education Action Research Lab (PEARL), which is being launched this year by the University of Utah with an $8 million award from Ascendium Education Group.PEARL is the first national center dedicated to advancing research, data, and leadership in prison education.Barton Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons said Barton will participate in PEARL’s anchor project, the Prison Education Research Initiative (PERI), a multi-institutional study that will collect long-term data on prison education programs, students, and outcomes. She added that Barton was selected due to its established work in correctional education will play an important role in informing national research that will help guide future policy and best practices.“Barton Community College is honored to be among the 20+ institutions across the nation participating in PERI,” she said. “The College has served the incarcerated population for nearly 25 years and during that time has committed to the belief that education and training are&nbsp;essential elements of successful reentry into society with positive outcomes for families and community.&nbsp; We stand proudly to participate in this research project and to utilize data gained in support of continuous service enhancements in conjunction with our facility partners.”By joining more than 20 colleges and universities in the inaugural PERI cohort, Barton Community College strengthens its position as a leader in providing high-quality educational opportunities for incarcerated learners and contributing to evidence-based improvements in the field.For more information about PEARL and PERI, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://education.utah.edu/news/pearl-funding-castro.php" target="_blank">https://education.utah.edu/news/pearl-funding-castro.php</a>.

Univ. of Utah launches Prison Education Action Research Lab with Barton

Great Bend Police Department Community Engagement Officer Gary Davis is inviting the community to come out to the police department next Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1-5 p.m. to take a holiday themed photo with him. Off. Davis will help spread the holiday cheer by handing out some candy.

 The Great Bend Police Department will also have the annual Shop with a Cop at Walmart on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4-6 p.m.&nbsp; The program typically helps approximately 50 students and their families each year. Last year, a gift card for a holiday meal was included. In November, the Great Bend City Council approved $4,000 from the municipal court diversion fund to be used for Shop with Cop. The program is also funded by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 23.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764997292663.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>Great Bend Police Department Community Engagement Officer Gary Davis is inviting the community to come out to the police department next Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1-5 p.m. to take a holiday themed photo with him. Off. Davis will help spread the holiday cheer by handing out some candy. The Great Bend Police Department will also have the annual Shop with a Cop at Walmart on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4-6 p.m.&nbsp; The program typically helps approximately 50 students and their families each year. Last year, a gift card for a holiday meal was included. In November, the Great Bend City Council approved $4,000 from the municipal court diversion fund to be used for Shop with Cop. The program is also funded by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 23.

Great Bend Police Department getting into holiday season with events next week

Panther Sports Powered by:&nbsp;Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by: GB Tarp Company, Advance Truck &amp; Diesel, Keller Real Estate &amp; Insurance, Innovative Livestock Services, The Fieldhouse, Marmie Auto Group, Magna Dry Cleaning Services, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Rec, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, Chris Ramsey - Shelter Insurance, Mitch Haney &amp; Associates, Farmer's Bank &amp; Trust, Scott's Welding Service, Kern Floor Service, Nex-Tech, Comfort Pro, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, People's Bank &amp; Trust, Sutherlands, The 10th Street Eyecare Center, Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management, Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine, Damm Pipe Testing, Great Bend Redi Mix, Insurance Planning, Edward Jones, Delgado's Mexican Restaurant, Mpire Realty, American Plains Coop, Cody Crook - Red Cedar Land Company, GB Tires, Animal Medical Center, Barton Community College, Dr. Chad Ohnmacht DDS, &amp; Watkins Calcara Chartered.

Cost: Fans may purchase access for $10 per game or buy a $100 season pass for the entire school year. A portion of the proceeds from the video stream will be donated back to USD 428, helping support Panther students and programs.

Additional Information: Great Bend Panther fans have a new way to follow their teams this year.&nbsp; The service features a live video stream of every home and away game, complete with the familiar B1043 The Point radio play-by-play patched in. Fans will be able to watch the action live from anywhere or go back and re-watch games at their convenience.

Eagle Media says the new platform provides a full, immersive experience for those who can’t make it to the stands, while keeping the local broadcast tradition alive and strong.

Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4&amp;selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&amp;jobId=557409">here</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Listen Live: on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5FM<div><iframe src="https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/3221275?autoplay=1" width="640" height="360" allow="fullscreen;" style="border:0;overflow:hidden;"></iframe></div>Panther Sports Powered by:&nbsp;Equity Bank. Sponsored in part by: GB Tarp Company, Advance Truck &amp; Diesel, Keller Real Estate &amp; Insurance, Innovative Livestock Services, The Fieldhouse, Marmie Auto Group, Magna Dry Cleaning Services, Freedom Claims Management, Great Bend Rec, Rosenberg Family Dentistry, Chris Ramsey - Shelter Insurance, Mitch Haney &amp; Associates, Farmer's Bank &amp; Trust, Scott's Welding Service, Kern Floor Service, Nex-Tech, Comfort Pro, The University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, People's Bank &amp; Trust, Sutherlands, The 10th Street Eyecare Center, Stone Sand Company and Stone Waste Management, Advanced Therapy &amp; Sports Medicine, Damm Pipe Testing, Great Bend Redi Mix, Insurance Planning, Edward Jones, Delgado's Mexican Restaurant, Mpire Realty, American Plains Coop, Cody Crook - Red Cedar Land Company, GB Tires, Animal Medical Center, Barton Community College, Dr. Chad Ohnmacht DDS, &amp; Watkins Calcara Chartered.Cost: Fans may purchase access for $10 per game or buy a $100 season pass for the entire school year. A portion of the proceeds from the video stream will be donated back to USD 428, helping support Panther students and programs.Additional Information: Great Bend Panther fans have a new way to follow their teams this year.&nbsp; The service features a live video stream of every home and away game, complete with the familiar B1043 The Point radio play-by-play patched in. Fans will be able to watch the action live from anywhere or go back and re-watch games at their convenience.Eagle Media says the new platform provides a full, immersive experience for those who can’t make it to the stands, while keeping the local broadcast tradition alive and strong.Part-time Job Opportunities: Eagle Media is also searching for Part-time positions to help with the video broadcasts. Applicants must be 16 years old or older. To find out more about these opportunities you can view the Videographer position&nbsp;<a href="https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=7c09ab04-f576-4f5a-bdb8-f914cdd1f344&amp;ccId=19000101_000001&amp;lang=en_US&amp;source=CC4&amp;selectedMenuKey=CurrentOpenings&amp;jobId=557409">here</a>.

WATCH: GBHS BASKETBALL vs Bishop Carroll

The parents and teachers at Jefferson Elementary School
decided it was time for some new playground equipment, so they went out and
raised the funds to get it. Ashley Klein, parent point person for the Jefferson
PTO, said the community helped raise nearly $40,000 for the new equipment,
which was installed in October.

“The Jefferson PTO decided it was time for the playground to
get a new piece of equipment,” she said. “We actually have the oldest playground
in all of the district. We decided to do a fundraiser, and 100 percent of the
money we raised would go to the new piece of equipment.”

Letters were sent to area businesses, community members,
parents, and other people with ties to the school. The PTO communicated with
parents on Facebook and at meetings, and new equipment was researched at
several meetings. The PTO narrowed the search to a Kansas City-area company.

“From there, we worked with one of their specialists,” Klein
said. “Based on our budget, she gave us an array of options. I think we narrowed
it down to five or six, then we did some voting both with some of the kids in
the school, the teachers, and the PTO.”

Klein said it has been a rewarding experience to be a part
of the process, from recognizing the need for new equipment, to fundraising, to
purchasing and installing the new piece. 

“There are lots of areas of play on the one piece,” she said.
“It allows lots of kids to be engaged at the same time, which is a huge bonus
for any playground.”

Major contributors to the project include: Dan &amp; Alicia
Lear &amp; Family, Jefferson School, &nbsp;Josie Lin, Bauer Pike Law, 2023-24 STUCO, Chism
Trash, Wheatland Electric, and Earl &amp; Judy Fox.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe parents and teachers at Jefferson Elementary School
decided it was time for some new playground equipment, so they went out and
raised the funds to get it. Ashley Klein, parent point person for the Jefferson
PTO, said the community helped raise nearly $40,000 for the new equipment,
which was installed in October.“The Jefferson PTO decided it was time for the playground to
get a new piece of equipment,” she said. “We actually have the oldest playground
in all of the district. We decided to do a fundraiser, and 100 percent of the
money we raised would go to the new piece of equipment.”Letters were sent to area businesses, community members,
parents, and other people with ties to the school. The PTO communicated with
parents on Facebook and at meetings, and new equipment was researched at
several meetings. The PTO narrowed the search to a Kansas City-area company.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1764961904437.jpeg" alt=" " />
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 </figure>“From there, we worked with one of their specialists,” Klein
said. “Based on our budget, she gave us an array of options. I think we narrowed
it down to five or six, then we did some voting both with some of the kids in
the school, the teachers, and the PTO.”Klein said it has been a rewarding experience to be a part
of the process, from recognizing the need for new equipment, to fundraising, to
purchasing and installing the new piece. “There are lots of areas of play on the one piece,” she said.
“It allows lots of kids to be engaged at the same time, which is a huge bonus
for any playground.”Major contributors to the project include: Dan &amp; Alicia
Lear &amp; Family, Jefferson School, &nbsp;Josie Lin, Bauer Pike Law, 2023-24 STUCO, Chism
Trash, Wheatland Electric, and Earl &amp; Judy Fox.<figure>
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Jefferson Elementary students enjoying fruits of PTO playground fundraiser

Saturday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Sunday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Monday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Saturday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.Saturday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.Sunday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.Sunday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.Monday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Saturday’s weather

As we turn the calendar to December and reflect on the year behind us, one theme continues to stand out across the Cottonwood Extension District: community matters. Not just as a concept, but as a lived experience; built through relationships, shared learning, and people willing to step forward and make a difference.

Cooperative Extension has existed in Kansas for more than a century, but its strength today is the same as it was in 1914: local people helping local people, supported by university research. And when you look closely, you’ll find Extension woven into the fabric of nearly every part of community life.

You see it in a 4-H member learning leadership skills for the first time while preparing a project for the county fair. You see it in a producer seeking support during drought or planning for next year’s pasture and forage needs. You see it in families who attend wellness or financial programs and leave with tools to improve their quality of life. And you see it in the countless volunteers who give time, talent, and heart to strengthen their communities.

Extension work is diverse; agriculture, youth development, health, family resources, community vitality, but it is all driven by the same belief: Knowledge is most powerful when it is shared.

In a world with search engines, apps, and endless online information, some might ask: Why do we still need Extension?

· Google can provide information, but it can’t provide connection.

· Technology can offer data, but it cannot replace trusted relationships.

· And online advice can be generic, but Extension is specific to Kansas, our climate, our challenges, and our way of life.

Extension doesn’t just deliver facts. It delivers understanding, context, and support grounded in real-world experience.

Even more importantly, Extension builds confidence, especially in young people. When a 4-H member gives their first speech, masters a skill, or discovers a new interest that may become a career, they’re experiencing something much bigger than a moment. They’re experiencing growth — the kind that stays with them long after awards and ribbons are forgotten.

As we prepare to enter a new year, I want to offer sincere gratitude to the Cottonwood District communities, partners, and volunteers who make this work meaningful. Your support ensures that Extension remains strong, relevant, and accessible.

And as always, we are here for you. Whether you’re producing food, raising a family, strengthening a community organization, or simply trying something new, Extension is your partner.

Because Extension isn’t just a service. It’s a relationship. It’s a commitment. And most of all, Extension is community.

Wishing you a season of peace, gratitude, and connection. We look forward to serving you in the new year.

Jay Harris, District Director for K-State Extension, Cottonwood District (Ellis and Barton Counties)

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 </figure>As we turn the calendar to December and reflect on the year behind us, one theme continues to stand out across the Cottonwood Extension District: community matters. Not just as a concept, but as a lived experience; built through relationships, shared learning, and people willing to step forward and make a difference.Cooperative Extension has existed in Kansas for more than a century, but its strength today is the same as it was in 1914: local people helping local people, supported by university research. And when you look closely, you’ll find Extension woven into the fabric of nearly every part of community life.You see it in a 4-H member learning leadership skills for the first time while preparing a project for the county fair. You see it in a producer seeking support during drought or planning for next year’s pasture and forage needs. You see it in families who attend wellness or financial programs and leave with tools to improve their quality of life. And you see it in the countless volunteers who give time, talent, and heart to strengthen their communities.Extension work is diverse; agriculture, youth development, health, family resources, community vitality, but it is all driven by the same belief: Knowledge is most powerful when it is shared.In a world with search engines, apps, and endless online information, some might ask: Why do we still need Extension?The answer is simple:· Google can provide information, but it can’t provide connection.· Technology can offer data, but it cannot replace trusted relationships.· And online advice can be generic, but Extension is specific to Kansas, our climate, our challenges, and our way of life.Extension doesn’t just deliver facts. It delivers understanding, context, and support grounded in real-world experience.Even more importantly, Extension builds confidence, especially in young people. When a 4-H member gives their first speech, masters a skill, or discovers a new interest that may become a career, they’re experiencing something much bigger than a moment. They’re experiencing growth — the kind that stays with them long after awards and ribbons are forgotten.As we prepare to enter a new year, I want to offer sincere gratitude to the Cottonwood District communities, partners, and volunteers who make this work meaningful. Your support ensures that Extension remains strong, relevant, and accessible.And as always, we are here for you. Whether you’re producing food, raising a family, strengthening a community organization, or simply trying something new, Extension is your partner.Because Extension isn’t just a service. It’s a relationship. It’s a commitment. And most of all, Extension is community.Wishing you a season of peace, gratitude, and connection. We look forward to serving you in the new year.Jay Harris, District Director for K-State Extension, Cottonwood District (Ellis and Barton Counties)

HARRIS: Extension Is Community - why local engagement matters

The city of Great Bend Public Works Department will conduct a three-day open burn from Dec. 9-11 to reduce the volume of trees before winter weather sets in. The fire will take place at the compost site located at 97 SW 5th Ave. beginning Tuesday with round-the-clock in-person monitoring throughout the duration. Public Works will not feed the fire overnight.

The city conducted an open burn earlier this year during the week of Nov. 3. While the initial burn put a healthy dent in number of trees, another is needed before the new year to avoid encountering snow and stronger winter weather in the coming months.

Forecasts for next week show southwest winds between 8-17 mph on Tuesday, with gusts up to 27 mph before shifting to northwest winds that night. The northwest winds will continue into Wednesday at 7-18 mph with gusts up to 21 mph. Thursday is expected to bring mixed southwest and northwest winds at 7-15 mph with gusts up to 28 mph.

Favorable conditions for the burn include sustained north winds. With mixed winds predicted, strong gusts from the south would be optimal to carry smoke out of the city and prevent it lingering and becoming a nuisance.

For related questions, please contact Public Works Director David Dunekack at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ddunekack@greatbendks.net">ddunekack@greatbendks.net</a>&nbsp;or by calling&nbsp;620-793-4150.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>From the city of Great BendThe city of Great Bend Public Works Department will conduct a three-day open burn from Dec. 9-11 to reduce the volume of trees before winter weather sets in. The fire will take place at the compost site located at 97 SW 5th Ave. beginning Tuesday with round-the-clock in-person monitoring throughout the duration. Public Works will not feed the fire overnight.The city conducted an open burn earlier this year during the week of Nov. 3. While the initial burn put a healthy dent in number of trees, another is needed before the new year to avoid encountering snow and stronger winter weather in the coming months.Forecasts for next week show southwest winds between 8-17 mph on Tuesday, with gusts up to 27 mph before shifting to northwest winds that night. The northwest winds will continue into Wednesday at 7-18 mph with gusts up to 21 mph. Thursday is expected to bring mixed southwest and northwest winds at 7-15 mph with gusts up to 28 mph.Favorable conditions for the burn include sustained north winds. With mixed winds predicted, strong gusts from the south would be optimal to carry smoke out of the city and prevent it lingering and becoming a nuisance.For related questions, please contact Public Works Director David Dunekack at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ddunekack@greatbendks.net">ddunekack@greatbendks.net</a>&nbsp;or by calling&nbsp;620-793-4150.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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