Hear this month's Focus on Ellinwood show with host Nancy Baird that aired July 18, 2024.

The Focus on Ellinwood program airs the third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687372980932.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Hear this month's Focus on Ellinwood show with host Nancy Baird that aired July 18, 2024.<div><iframe title="Focus on Ellinwood show" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=u5mia-1671dad-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>The Focus on Ellinwood program airs the third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎙Post Podcast: Focus on Ellinwood show

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

Bobby Murphy is hitting the ground running in USD 112. The new Central Plains superintendent was hired in January but officially took over the job on July 1. The district is hosting an informational meeting about future childcare opportunities on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Holyrood American Legion, 416 N. Main St.

"Our board of education and our administrative teams, as well as other community organizations in Holyrood and Claflin, know how important this childcare component is for retaining young families in these rural communities, but also enticing new families as well," Murphy said. "We have this at the top of our list moving forward as something that we really find as a high need for our community."

Murphy and retired USD 112 Superintendent Bill Lowry were among a group that began looking at the possibility of providing childcare last spring. The hope is to provide up to 20 childcare slots at a location in Holyrood.

"Our hope is that we can have something open for our communities late summer or early fall," said Murphy. "We're just going to discuss the path moving forward and what our community members can do to help us along the way. We're still in the application and licensure process, but we're hopeful we can have two childcare group homes open really early fall or late summer to provide, hopefully, 10 slots each."

The district continues to work with the childcare licensing department in Barton County as well as community members and organizations within the district to finalize the project. The exact number of childcare slots will not be known until licensing and inspections are complete.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostBobby Murphy is hitting the ground running in USD 112. The new Central Plains superintendent was hired in January but officially took over the job on July 1. The district is hosting an informational meeting about future childcare opportunities on Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. at the Holyrood American Legion, 416 N. Main St."Our board of education and our administrative teams, as well as other community organizations in Holyrood and Claflin, know how important this childcare component is for retaining young families in these rural communities, but also enticing new families as well," Murphy said. "We have this at the top of our list moving forward as something that we really find as a high need for our community."Murphy and retired USD 112 Superintendent Bill Lowry were among a group that began looking at the possibility of providing childcare last spring. The hope is to provide up to 20 childcare slots at a location in Holyrood."Our hope is that we can have something open for our communities late summer or early fall," said Murphy. "We're just going to discuss the path moving forward and what our community members can do to help us along the way. We're still in the application and licensure process, but we're hopeful we can have two childcare group homes open really early fall or late summer to provide, hopefully, 10 slots each."The district continues to work with the childcare licensing department in Barton County as well as community members and organizations within the district to finalize the project. The exact number of childcare slots will not be known until licensing and inspections are complete.

USD 112 hosting childcare meeting July 23 in Holyrood

Ready or not it’s time to start planning the fall vegetable garden. Fall gardens may face additional pressures of pests and heat, but the flavor that comes from these late season crops are often better. Fall planting requires attention to the number of days to harvest as well as the crops’ tolerance to frost. Crops may be direct seeded or transplanted into the garden. Growing transplants is a good choice when the temperature is too warm for starting seeds in the ground, if you have grow lights and space available for starting them indoors.

When seeding crops directly into the garden, plant slightly deeper than recommended in the spring to take advantage of the cooler soil temperatures and moisture available. Water more frequently to prevent the seeds from drying out. Overhead watering often causes soil to crust, making it more difficult for young, tender plants to emerge. Prevent this by applying a light sprinkling of vermiculite or compost over the row after seeding or use a soaker hose or drip irrigation right next to the row to allow water to slowly seep into the ground.

Plant potatoes if you can find seed stock or have saved seed potatoes. Do not use

freshly dug potatoes as they have a built-in dormancy that will prevent growth. Also, grocery store potatoes are often treated so they don’t sprout.

Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower can be started from seed at this time. Choose a protected place where the soil can be kept moist and rabbits will not bother them. This will not be where they will grow the entire season but these crops will be transplanted about mid-August.

Seed spinach and long-season maturing lettuce. Leaf lettuce will be seeded later.

Transplant cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower to their final location.

Seed radishes and leaf lettuce. No need to fertilize before planting. Side-dress two weeks after transplanting or four weeks after sowing seed by applying 2 tablespoons of a 16-0-0 or 1 tablespoon of a 27-3-3, 30-3-4 fertilizer, or something similar per plant.

The Kansas Garden Guide is a great resource for additional information about fall gardening.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698681527025.jpeg" alt="written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District" />
 <figcaption>written by: Alicia Boor - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>Ready or not it’s time to start planning the fall vegetable garden. Fall gardens may face additional pressures of pests and heat, but the flavor that comes from these late season crops are often better. Fall planting requires attention to the number of days to harvest as well as the crops’ tolerance to frost. Crops may be direct seeded or transplanted into the garden. Growing transplants is a good choice when the temperature is too warm for starting seeds in the ground, if you have grow lights and space available for starting them indoors.When seeding crops directly into the garden, plant slightly deeper than recommended in the spring to take advantage of the cooler soil temperatures and moisture available. Water more frequently to prevent the seeds from drying out. Overhead watering often causes soil to crust, making it more difficult for young, tender plants to emerge. Prevent this by applying a light sprinkling of vermiculite or compost over the row after seeding or use a soaker hose or drip irrigation right next to the row to allow water to slowly seep into the ground.Mid-July:Plant potatoes if you can find seed stock or have saved seed potatoes. Do not usefreshly dug potatoes as they have a built-in dormancy that will prevent growth. Also, grocery store potatoes are often treated so they don’t sprout.Cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower can be started from seed at this time. Choose a protected place where the soil can be kept moist and rabbits will not bother them. This will not be where they will grow the entire season but these crops will be transplanted about mid-August.Late July:Seed beets, carrots and beans.Late July to Early August:Seed spinach and long-season maturing lettuce. Leaf lettuce will be seeded later.Second Week of August:Transplant cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower to their final location.Mid to Late August:Seed radishes and leaf lettuce. No need to fertilize before planting. Side-dress two weeks after transplanting or four weeks after sowing seed by applying 2 tablespoons of a 16-0-0 or 1 tablespoon of a 27-3-3, 30-3-4 fertilizer, or something similar per plant.The Kansas Garden Guide is a great resource for additional information about fall gardening.Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910.K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

BOOR: Fall gardening

The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announced that the pump at the splash pad at Veterans Memorial Park has been successfully replaced. The splash pad will be open again starting today, July 18.

The city apologizes for any inconvenience; the splash pad is a new favorite summer activity, and the maintenance team has worked to replace the pump and ensure it is fully operational and safe for use.

The splash pad operates daily from 11 a.m. -8 p.m. and is a free, fun and refreshing way to beat the summer heat. The City of Great Bend invites residents and visitors to enjoy the splash pad and the other amenities at Veterans Memorial Park.&nbsp;

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Scott Keeler at skeeler@greatbendks.net or call 620-793-4111.

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 </figure>The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department announced that the pump at the splash pad at Veterans Memorial Park has been successfully replaced. The splash pad will be open again starting today, July 18.The city apologizes for any inconvenience; the splash pad is a new favorite summer activity, and the maintenance team has worked to replace the pump and ensure it is fully operational and safe for use.The splash pad operates daily from 11 a.m. -8 p.m. and is a free, fun and refreshing way to beat the summer heat. The City of Great Bend invites residents and visitors to enjoy the splash pad and the other amenities at Veterans Memorial Park.&nbsp;For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Scott Keeler at skeeler@greatbendks.net or call 620-793-4111.

Splash pad in Great Bend fixed and open again

By COLE REIF Great Bend Post

Dozens of community members gathered inside the new
14,000-square-facility on the campus of Barton Community College Wednesday
afternoon. The official grand opening and dedication took place for the
Agriculture and Transportation Complex with remarks from multiple officials and
a handful of ribbon cuttings.


Barton Dean of Workforce Training Dr. Kathy Kottas said the college is grateful
for everyone that had a part in the project.


"It had long been a dream of the agriculture team at Barton to have a teaching farm," said Kottas. "This dream included support to many areas in the agriculture arena. With a funding opportunity through the Kansas Department of Commerce, we were able to make this dream come true."

The facility will house a Top Tech Program to provide training to become Case
New Holland technicians. Along with the program, the complex will provide space
for agriculture business management, crop protection and commercial driver’s
license (CDL) programs.


Case New Holland Training Development and Delivery Manager James Meyers was
thankful for the expansion of a partnership with the college that started in the
1990s.


"This is a beautiful facility that Barton Community College has put together to help train technicians for the local dealers," said Meyers. "One thing I've noticed while being here just over an hour is the excitement of everybody that was involved. It's a great thing to see. From the agriculture standpoint, it's going to help the local community tremendously."

In 2022, Barton received a $1.85 million matching grant from the State of
Kansas. The Barton Foundation was able to raise the matching funds for the
facility that will be available for classes this fall.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Listen below to the entire dedication at Barton on July 17, 2024.

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 <figcaption>Barton Community College held a ribbon cutting Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to dedicate the new Agriculture and Transportation Complex.</figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostDozens of community members gathered inside the new
14,000-square-facility on the campus of Barton Community College Wednesday
afternoon. The official grand opening and dedication took place for the
Agriculture and Transportation Complex with remarks from multiple officials and
a handful of ribbon cuttings.
Barton Dean of Workforce Training Dr. Kathy Kottas said the college is grateful
for everyone that had a part in the project.
"It had long been a dream of the agriculture team at Barton to have a teaching farm," said Kottas. "This dream included support to many areas in the agriculture arena. With a funding opportunity through the Kansas Department of Commerce, we were able to make this dream come true."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1721312250212.jpeg" alt="Dr. Kathy Kottas served as the master of ceremony at the dedication Wednesday, July 17, 2024." />
 <figcaption>Dr. Kathy Kottas served as the master of ceremony at the dedication Wednesday, July 17, 2024.</figcaption>
 </figure>The facility will house a Top Tech Program to provide training to become Case
New Holland technicians. Along with the program, the complex will provide space
for agriculture business management, crop protection and commercial driver’s
license (CDL) programs.
Case New Holland Training Development and Delivery Manager James Meyers was
thankful for the expansion of a partnership with the college that started in the
1990s.
"This is a beautiful facility that Barton Community College has put together to help train technicians for the local dealers," said Meyers. "One thing I've noticed while being here just over an hour is the excitement of everybody that was involved. It's a great thing to see. From the agriculture standpoint, it's going to help the local community tremendously."In 2022, Barton received a $1.85 million matching grant from the State of
Kansas. The Barton Foundation was able to raise the matching funds for the
facility that will be available for classes this fall.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Listen below to the entire dedication at Barton on July 17, 2024.<div><iframe title="Barton CC Ag & Transportation Complex dedication ceremony (7/17/24)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=dg3fb-1671977-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

‘Open for business’ – Barton dedicates new ag complex on campus

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (7/17)

At 7:39 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156
Highway &amp; NE 30 Road.

At 8:47 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56
Highway &amp; SW 100 Avenue in Pawnee Rock.

At 8:52 a.m. an accident was reported at W. K-4 Highway
&amp; NW 20 Avenue in Hoisington.

At 12:35 p.m. a sex offense was reported at 2034 NW 70
Avenue in Galatia.

At 2:21 p.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 600
block of SW 112 Avenue in Pawnee Rock.

At 4:17 p.m. an accident was reported in the 100 block of NW
110 Road in Hoisington.

At 4:26 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE 130
Avenue &amp; NE K-156 Highway.

At 5:27 p.m. breathing problems were reported at 403 NE 110
Avenue in Ellinwood.

At 9:34 p.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 1400
block of NE 130 Avenue in Claflin.

At 10:53 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 1100 block of NE
100 Avenue in Claflin.

Great Bend Police
Department incident log (7/17)

At 12:10 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at Broadway
&amp; Frey.

At 1:28 a.m. hearing yelling and loud banging from a nearby
apartment was reported at 811 Grant Street.

At 12:38 p.m. threats were reported at 2109 29th
Street.

At 1:02 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at 2715 18th
Street.

At 3:29 p.m. a parking complaint was reported at 21st
&amp; San Domingo Street.

At 3:45 p.m. a theft was reported at 2220 Tyler.

At 3:51 p.m. a child in need of care was reported at 19th
Washington.

At 6:35 p.m. a battery case was reported at 2715 18th
Street.

At 7:19 p.m. threats were reported at 409 Chestnut.

At 8:05 p.m. a fire was reported at 2006 Main Street.

At 10:41 p.m. a possible burglary in progress was reported at
5021 12th Street.

At 11:38 p.m. a possible prowler was reported at 2303 31st
Street.

At 11:41 p.m. a fireworks complaint was reported in the 5900
block of Birchwood Dr.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (7/17)Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 7:39 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE K-156
Highway &amp; NE 30 Road.At 8:47 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56
Highway &amp; SW 100 Avenue in Pawnee Rock.Injury AccidentAt 8:52 a.m. an accident was reported at W. K-4 Highway
&amp; NW 20 Avenue in Hoisington.Sex OffenseAt 12:35 p.m. a sex offense was reported at 2034 NW 70
Avenue in Galatia.Cattle OutAt 2:21 p.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 600
block of SW 112 Avenue in Pawnee Rock.Non-Injury AccidentAt 4:17 p.m. an accident was reported in the 100 block of NW
110 Road in Hoisington.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 4:26 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at NE 130
Avenue &amp; NE K-156 Highway.Breathing ProblemsAt 5:27 p.m. breathing problems were reported at 403 NE 110
Avenue in Ellinwood.Cattle OutAt 9:34 p.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 1400
block of NE 130 Avenue in Claflin.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 10:53 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 1100 block of NE
100 Avenue in Claflin.Great Bend Police
Department incident log (7/17)Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 12:10 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at Broadway
&amp; Frey.Noise ComplaintAt 1:28 a.m. hearing yelling and loud banging from a nearby
apartment was reported at 811 Grant Street.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 8:47 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at W. US 56
Highway &amp; SW 100 Avenue in Pawnee Rock.Threats / Criminal ThreatsAt 12:38 p.m. threats were reported at 2109 29th
Street.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 1:02 p.m. a driving complaint was reported at 2715 18th
Street.Parking ComplaintAt 3:29 p.m. a parking complaint was reported at 21st
&amp; San Domingo Street.TheftAt 3:45 p.m. a theft was reported at 2220 Tyler.Child in Need of CareAt 3:51 p.m. a child in need of care was reported at 19th
Washington.BatteryAt 6:35 p.m. a battery case was reported at 2715 18th
Street.Threats / Criminal ThreatsAt 7:19 p.m. threats were reported at 409 Chestnut.FireAt 8:05 p.m. a fire was reported at 2006 Main Street.Burglary / In ProgressAt 10:41 p.m. a possible burglary in progress was reported at
5021 12th Street.ProwlerAt 11:38 p.m. a possible prowler was reported at 2303 31st
Street.Fireworks ComplaintAt 11:41 p.m. a fireworks complaint was reported in the 5900
block of Birchwood Dr.

Cop Shop (7/17)

7/17 BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Threat and Battery, no bond set.

BOOKED: Ashley Digennaro on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Domestic Battery, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Tre Fiesteman on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $1,548 cash only.

BOOKED: Brendon S. Clark on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Tail Lamp, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Demetrius Legarreta on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Criminal Damage to Property, bond set at $500 C/S.

BOOKED: David Friend on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Threat and Battery, to Juvenile Services.

RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, to SW KS Regional Juvenile Detention Center.

RELEASED: Brendon S. Clark on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Tail Lamp, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Christopher Herl on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting $2,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Demetrius Legarreta on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Criminal Damage to Property, after posting $500 surety bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Cristian Lusero-Bujanda on Barton County District Court case for No Driver's License, and warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting total surety bond of $3,500 through Ace Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: David Friend on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

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 </figure>7/17 BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Threat and Battery, no bond set.BOOKED: Ashley Digennaro on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Domestic Battery, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Tre Fiesteman on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, bond set at $1,548 cash only.BOOKED: Brendon S. Clark on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Tail Lamp, bond set at $1,000 C/S.BOOKED: Demetrius Legarreta on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Criminal Damage to Property, bond set at $500 C/S.BOOKED: David Friend on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, bond set at $10,000 C/S.RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court case for Criminal Threat and Battery, to Juvenile Services.RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, to SW KS Regional Juvenile Detention Center.RELEASED: Brendon S. Clark on Barton County District Court warrant for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Tail Lamp, after posting $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Christopher Herl on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting $2,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Demetrius Legarreta on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Criminal Damage to Property, after posting $500 surety bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Cristian Lusero-Bujanda on Barton County District Court case for No Driver's License, and warrant for Failure to Appear, after posting total surety bond of $3,500 through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: David Friend on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/17)

Hear this month's Focus on Hoisington show with Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell and Code Enforcement Officer Dolores Kipper that aired July 11, 2024.

The Focus on Hoisington program airs the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687372980932.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hear this month's Focus on Hoisington show with Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell and Code Enforcement Officer Dolores Kipper that aired July 11, 2024.<div><iframe title="Focus on Hoisington show" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=jg8he-166fe0e-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=f6f6f6&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>The Focus on Hoisington program airs the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

🎙Post Podcast: Focus on Hoisington show

Today A 20 percent chance of showers between 9 a.m. and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South-southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South-southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 89.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Today A 20 percent chance of showers between 9 a.m. and noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.Friday Night A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South-southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.Saturday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South-southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.Saturday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.Sunday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.Monday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 62.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 89.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thursday's weather

The second Saturday in August is always booked for Great Bend's final
summer bash, Party in the Park. A staple during the day-long festival at
Veterans Memorial Park is the mud volleyball tournament. 

With the addition of
the splash pad this spring, the mud volleyball tournament is being moved to the
Great Bend Fairgrounds (Great Bend Expo Complex grounds), west of town. Great Bend Community Coordinator
Christina Hayes said the north side of Vets Park will now fill up with new events.


"We're going to be adding a significant number of vendors to that area where mud volleyball was," said Hayes. "The Police Department will be having their dunk tank. We're adding Midwest Elite Wrestling Exhibition. They're actually bringing a ring to do some wrestling. The car show will add some extra entertainment as well."

Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson said staff is working with the
Fair Board to keep the mud pits permanent to host a tournament during the Barton
County Fair in the future.


Party in the Park is Aug. 10 with musical acts from The Taylor
Fugitt Band, Poison Overdose Tribute Band and The Heathens. Find more about Party in the Park at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/524095340277496/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D">Explore Great Bend</a> Facebook page.

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 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostThe second Saturday in August is always booked for Great Bend's final
summer bash, Party in the Park. A staple during the day-long festival at
Veterans Memorial Park is the mud volleyball tournament. With the addition of
the splash pad this spring, the mud volleyball tournament is being moved to the
Great Bend Fairgrounds (Great Bend Expo Complex grounds), west of town. Great Bend Community Coordinator
Christina Hayes said the north side of Vets Park will now fill up with new events.
"We're going to be adding a significant number of vendors to that area where mud volleyball was," said Hayes. "The Police Department will be having their dunk tank. We're adding Midwest Elite Wrestling Exhibition. They're actually bringing a ring to do some wrestling. The car show will add some extra entertainment as well."Great Bend City Administrator Brandon Anderson said staff is working with the
Fair Board to keep the mud pits permanent to host a tournament during the Barton
County Fair in the future.
Party in the Park is Aug. 10 with musical acts from The Taylor
Fugitt Band, Poison Overdose Tribute Band and The Heathens. Find more about Party in the Park at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/524095340277496/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D">Explore Great Bend</a> Facebook page.

Mud volleyball tourney moving to Great Bend Expo grounds

Takkion Operating LLC, a logistics and transloading provider
for renewable energy, will be creating a space in Great Bend. 

There are
currently 14.6 acres of land on the north end of the Great Bend Municipal
Airport that are being leased for storage. 
With WATCO leasing five acres of the parcel on a month-to-month contract, the
Great Bend City Council approved a lease with Takkion for 9.6 acres.


Curtis Williams, with Takkion, said the site will be used to store wind turbine components
and possibly solar components.


"We would work out a mitigation plan for traffic control, making sure we do not impede any other business," said Williams. "As Takkion, we always like to come into a town and become part of the community. We want to bring revenue to your community."

Williams said there are 21 other similar Takkion storage sites around the country, including one in Garden City.

"We like to keep it local," said Williams. "That is what our agenda is...to do this and build our business here."

WATCO has expressed a desire to continue the five-acre lease until the end of
the year. At that time, Takkion would like to assume those five acres in a
future lease. The three-year term will charge Takkion $365 per acre, or $3,504
per month.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

By COLE REIF Great Bend PostTakkion Operating LLC, a logistics and transloading provider
for renewable energy, will be creating a space in Great Bend. There are
currently 14.6 acres of land on the north end of the Great Bend Municipal
Airport that are being leased for storage. 
With WATCO leasing five acres of the parcel on a month-to-month contract, the
Great Bend City Council approved a lease with Takkion for 9.6 acres.
Curtis Williams, with Takkion, said the site will be used to store wind turbine components
and possibly solar components.
"We would work out a mitigation plan for traffic control, making sure we do not impede any other business," said Williams. "As Takkion, we always like to come into a town and become part of the community. We want to bring revenue to your community."Williams said there are 21 other similar Takkion storage sites around the country, including one in Garden City."We like to keep it local," said Williams. "That is what our agenda is...to do this and build our business here."WATCO has expressed a desire to continue the five-acre lease until the end of
the year. At that time, Takkion would like to assume those five acres in a
future lease. The three-year term will charge Takkion $365 per acre, or $3,504
per month.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Renewable energy storage company to lease Great Bend property

What a difference a week makes. Temperatures in Central Kansas soared past 100 degrees from July 12-15. With Ellinwood's 51st After Harvest Festival kicking off Thursday, the mid-summer event will feature highs mostly in the 80s and evening lows in the 60s. AHF Chair Nancy Baird hopes that means bigger crowds for the party of the summer.

"We're very thankful for the predicted forecast of much cooler temperatures, which hopefully will bring people out to the barbecue and car show on Thursday night, out to the 5K run and Steel Skarecrow Band on Friday night, then the parade Saturday morning with all the activities happening on Saturday."

The street dance Saturday night kicks off at 9 p.m. and will feature Aces &amp; Eights. Guitar player Kendall Kaufman has Ellinwood ties, and bassist Colin Hammeke and singer Elly Somers are from Great Bend. 

"We've got some local talent coming back to the area to perform," Baird said. "They're going to be doing a wide range of music. We'd love to have everybody come out and join us to finish off the 51st annual After Harvest Fest. It's $10 at the gate, cash only."

Being a July event in Kansas, the After Harvest Festival can be a hot one. With the more mild temperatures predicted for this year's event, Baird said it will be a good year to try new things.

"We have a lot of fun, free activities that are family-friendly, but we have a lot of fun adult activities you can participate in," she said. "With the weather being awesome, don't you want to be in the horseshoe tournament, or in the cornhole tournament? Or play 3-on-3 basketball? Or just be out and about visiting, joining in the watermelon eating contest? There are so many activities for so many different age levels for people to participate in."

Action kicks off Thursday morning at 9 a.m. with the Pool Olympics at the Ellinwood City Pool. Evening activities begin at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ellinwood. Check out a full schedule of events on the AHF Facebook page.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1678977473275.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostWhat a difference a week makes. Temperatures in Central Kansas soared past 100 degrees from July 12-15. With Ellinwood's 51st After Harvest Festival kicking off Thursday, the mid-summer event will feature highs mostly in the 80s and evening lows in the 60s. AHF Chair Nancy Baird hopes that means bigger crowds for the party of the summer."We're very thankful for the predicted forecast of much cooler temperatures, which hopefully will bring people out to the barbecue and car show on Thursday night, out to the 5K run and Steel Skarecrow Band on Friday night, then the parade Saturday morning with all the activities happening on Saturday."The street dance Saturday night kicks off at 9 p.m. and will feature Aces &amp; Eights. Guitar player Kendall Kaufman has Ellinwood ties, and bassist Colin Hammeke and singer Elly Somers are from Great Bend. "We've got some local talent coming back to the area to perform," Baird said. "They're going to be doing a wide range of music. We'd love to have everybody come out and join us to finish off the 51st annual After Harvest Fest. It's $10 at the gate, cash only."Being a July event in Kansas, the After Harvest Festival can be a hot one. With the more mild temperatures predicted for this year's event, Baird said it will be a good year to try new things."We have a lot of fun, free activities that are family-friendly, but we have a lot of fun adult activities you can participate in," she said. "With the weather being awesome, don't you want to be in the horseshoe tournament, or in the cornhole tournament? Or play 3-on-3 basketball? Or just be out and about visiting, joining in the watermelon eating contest? There are so many activities for so many different age levels for people to participate in."Action kicks off Thursday morning at 9 a.m. with the Pool Olympics at the Ellinwood City Pool. Evening activities begin at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Ellinwood. Check out a full schedule of events on the AHF Facebook page.

Cooler temperatures coming for Ellinwood's 51st After Harvest Festival

In April, Central Kansas Community Corrections Director Brooke Haulmark reported some bad news to the Barton County Commission: her department received approximately $10,000 less than it did the year before from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Tuesday morning, Haulmark was back to report some good news regarding an enhanced budget.

"Kansas Department of Corrections sent us a letter May 20, advising us of an overall increase to our budget of $136,693.21," Haulmark said. "They indicated, specifically, that the money had to go to certain places."

Nearly $51,000 of the additional funding must go to personnel. While it does not cover a full-time position with benefits included, Haulmark said it will allow for a part-time position to move to full-time. Nearly $86,000 of the new funding must go toward operations.

"For operations, this will allow us to do things such as the additional cost of our drug testing," Haulmark said. "That cost has doubled going to the oral swabs. It will support the increase of our insurance due to our vehicle replacement."

Haulmark said the operational costs will also include a new cognitive intervention that is planned for the upcoming fiscal year, and the purchase of cell phones officers can use on field visits. With the enhanced budget, CKCC will receive $806,469.86 from KDOC for fiscal year 2025.

<figure>
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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostIn April, Central Kansas Community Corrections Director Brooke Haulmark reported some bad news to the Barton County Commission: her department received approximately $10,000 less than it did the year before from the Kansas Department of Corrections. Tuesday morning, Haulmark was back to report some good news regarding an enhanced budget."Kansas Department of Corrections sent us a letter May 20, advising us of an overall increase to our budget of $136,693.21," Haulmark said. "They indicated, specifically, that the money had to go to certain places."Nearly $51,000 of the additional funding must go to personnel. While it does not cover a full-time position with benefits included, Haulmark said it will allow for a part-time position to move to full-time. Nearly $86,000 of the new funding must go toward operations."For operations, this will allow us to do things such as the additional cost of our drug testing," Haulmark said. "That cost has doubled going to the oral swabs. It will support the increase of our insurance due to our vehicle replacement."Haulmark said the operational costs will also include a new cognitive intervention that is planned for the upcoming fiscal year, and the purchase of cell phones officers can use on field visits. With the enhanced budget, CKCC will receive $806,469.86 from KDOC for fiscal year 2025.

Central KS Community Corrections receives $136K more in enhanced budget

The Great Bend Recreation Commission announced their 2024 youth baseball champions (boys).

Boys T-Ball - Wildhawks - Head Coach Luke Fanshier

Boys Rookie Ball - Twisters - Head Coach Matt Hiss

Boys Midget League - Heat - Head Coach Danen Livingston

Boys Mickey Mantle - Panthers - Head Coach Mike Keeley

Boys Ralph Terry - Mets - Head Coach Johnathan Trotta

The Great Bend Recreation Commission announced their 2024 youth baseball champions (boys).<figure>
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 </figure>Boys Rookie Ball - Twisters - Head Coach Matt Hiss<figure>
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 </figure>Boys Mickey Mantle - Panthers - Head Coach Mike Keeley<figure>
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 </figure>Boys Ralph Terry - Mets - Head Coach Johnathan Trotta

📷Great Bend Rec youth baseball champions (boys)

At about 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Ness County Sheriff's Office effected two arrest warrants and one search warrant at 212 S Tennessee Ave. in Ransom.

Two individuals were arrested on the warrants, citing criminal charges of mistreatment of a dependant adult, criminal restraint and endangerment.

Both individuals were arrested and released on $40,000 recognizance bonds issued by the Ness County District Court.

Ness County Sheriff's OfficeAt about 5:30 p.m. Monday, the Ness County Sheriff's Office effected two arrest warrants and one search warrant at 212 S Tennessee Ave. in Ransom.Two individuals were arrested on the warrants, citing criminal charges of mistreatment of a dependant adult, criminal restraint and endangerment.Both individuals were arrested and released on $40,000 recognizance bonds issued by the Ness County District Court.

Sheriff: 2 accused in mistreatment of dependent adult

No final costs have been submitted yet, but the Great Bend Public Library
staff is grateful the expense will be drastically less than expected when their
air conditioner quit earlier this month. Library Director Maribeth Shafer
updated the Great Bend City Council at Monday’s meeting that the HVAC system
was fixed July 2 without having to replace the heat exchanger.


At the July 1 meeting, councilmember Alan Moeder voiced concern with the city’s contract with the library. Any expense over $5,000 is covered by the
city.

<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/31ab1b5d-f98c-495b-bc45-9856096bfb75">RELATED STORY: Let's revisit contract with library</a>

"I know there have been some concerns," said Shafer. "I know the library's HVAC has some bad blood. We're striving to be transparent, clear and keep the city informed. As quickly as we know something, I share it out. If I'm concerned there's going to be a large cost, I want to let you know. I do everything I can to fix it and keep costs at a minimum."

The HVAC at the library was installed in 2015 for $920,000. At that time, there
were councilmembers questioning the library’s choice and the city getting stuck
with the bill. The city paid for the HVAC system upfront by transferring
funds from different accounts. Great Bend put the library on a loan with a two
percent interest rate.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1720202202682.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By COLE REIF Great Bend PostNo final costs have been submitted yet, but the Great Bend Public Library
staff is grateful the expense will be drastically less than expected when their
air conditioner quit earlier this month. Library Director Maribeth Shafer
updated the Great Bend City Council at Monday’s meeting that the HVAC system
was fixed July 2 without having to replace the heat exchanger.
At the July 1 meeting, councilmember Alan Moeder voiced concern with the city’s contract with the library. Any expense over $5,000 is covered by the
city.<a href="https://greatbendpost.com/posts/31ab1b5d-f98c-495b-bc45-9856096bfb75">RELATED STORY: Let's revisit contract with library</a>"I know there have been some concerns," said Shafer. "I know the library's HVAC has some bad blood. We're striving to be transparent, clear and keep the city informed. As quickly as we know something, I share it out. If I'm concerned there's going to be a large cost, I want to let you know. I do everything I can to fix it and keep costs at a minimum."The HVAC at the library was installed in 2015 for $920,000. At that time, there
were councilmembers questioning the library’s choice and the city getting stuck
with the bill. The city paid for the HVAC system upfront by transferring
funds from different accounts. Great Bend put the library on a loan with a two
percent interest rate.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Great Bend library working through ‘cheaper’ HVAC expense

In drier years I get this question. When the soil is dry, will it be able to hold anhydrous ammonia or will some or most of the ammonia be lost shortly after application?

There are three factors that come into play when applying anhydrous ammonia to dry soils.

Chemical - Ammonia (NH3) needs to react with water shortly after application in order to convert into ammonium (NH4+), which is the molecule that can adhere to clay and organic matter in the soil. Ammonia is very soluble in water. After it is placed in the soil, NH3 reacts with water in the soil to form NH4+, which is retained on the soil cation exchange capacity sites. This process takes a little time – it does not occur immediately upon contact with the soil. The main controlling factors in the conversion of NH3 to NH4+ are soil temperature, soil moisture, and soil pH. The higher the soil temperature and the wetter the soil, the more rapid the conversion occurs. If the ammonia does not react with water, it will remain as a gas that could escape from the soil. Also, equilibrium between NH3 and NH4+ is affected by soil pH. More NH3 will remain unconverted in the soil longer at higher application rates and at higher soil pH levels.

Physical - Dry soils may be cloddy, with large air spaces where the soil has cracked. This can allow the gas to physically escape into the air before it has a chance to be converted into ammonium. Getting the soil sealed properly above the injection slot can also be a problem in dry soils. Loss of the ammonium gas can begin immediately after application continuing for several days to weeks if there is no moisture. N losses can be greater than 50%.

Application depth - The deeper the ammonia is applied, the more likely the ammonia will have moisture to react with, and the easier the sealing.

So, can anhydrous ammonia be applied to dry soils?

The answer is yes - as long as the ammonia is applied deep enough to get it in some moisture and the soil is well sealed above the injection slot. If the soil is dry and cloddy, there may be considerable losses of ammonia within just a few days of application if the soil is not well sealed above the injection slot and/or the injection point is too shallow.

Producers should be able to tell if anhydrous is escaping from the soil during application or if the ammonia isn’t being applied deeply enough. If ammonia can be smelled, the producer should either change the equipment setup to get better sealing or deeper injection, or wait until the soil has better moisture conditions.

In short, producers can minimize this potential loss problem by applying the anhydrous ammonia at the proper depth (at least 6 to 8 inches in 30 to 40 inch spacings), and using covering disks behind the knives or sealing wings ("beaver tails") on the knives.

Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681266655144.jpeg" alt="written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District" />
 <figcaption>written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension District</figcaption>
 </figure>In drier years I get this question. When the soil is dry, will it be able to hold anhydrous ammonia or will some or most of the ammonia be lost shortly after application?There are three factors that come into play when applying anhydrous ammonia to dry soils.Chemical - Ammonia (NH3) needs to react with water shortly after application in order to convert into ammonium (NH4+), which is the molecule that can adhere to clay and organic matter in the soil. Ammonia is very soluble in water. After it is placed in the soil, NH3 reacts with water in the soil to form NH4+, which is retained on the soil cation exchange capacity sites. This process takes a little time – it does not occur immediately upon contact with the soil. The main controlling factors in the conversion of NH3 to NH4+ are soil temperature, soil moisture, and soil pH. The higher the soil temperature and the wetter the soil, the more rapid the conversion occurs. If the ammonia does not react with water, it will remain as a gas that could escape from the soil. Also, equilibrium between NH3 and NH4+ is affected by soil pH. More NH3 will remain unconverted in the soil longer at higher application rates and at higher soil pH levels.Physical - Dry soils may be cloddy, with large air spaces where the soil has cracked. This can allow the gas to physically escape into the air before it has a chance to be converted into ammonium. Getting the soil sealed properly above the injection slot can also be a problem in dry soils. Loss of the ammonium gas can begin immediately after application continuing for several days to weeks if there is no moisture. N losses can be greater than 50%.Application depth - The deeper the ammonia is applied, the more likely the ammonia will have moisture to react with, and the easier the sealing.So, can anhydrous ammonia be applied to dry soils?The answer is yes - as long as the ammonia is applied deep enough to get it in some moisture and the soil is well sealed above the injection slot. If the soil is dry and cloddy, there may be considerable losses of ammonia within just a few days of application if the soil is not well sealed above the injection slot and/or the injection point is too shallow.Producers should be able to tell if anhydrous is escaping from the soil during application or if the ammonia isn’t being applied deeply enough. If ammonia can be smelled, the producer should either change the equipment setup to get better sealing or deeper injection, or wait until the soil has better moisture conditions.In short, producers can minimize this potential loss problem by applying the anhydrous ammonia at the proper depth (at least 6 to 8 inches in 30 to 40 inch spacings), and using covering disks behind the knives or sealing wings ("beaver tails") on the knives.Stacy Campbell is a Crop Production Extension agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact him by e-mail at scampbel@ksu.edu or by calling 785-628-9430.

CAMPBELL: Can dry soils affect anhydrous ammonia applications in KS?

PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex assault at the public pool in Larned.&nbsp;

According to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett, on July 11, police were called to the Larned City Pool, 100 West First Street, to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a minor at the pool facility. 

They advised the adult suspect was interviewed at the scene, but no arrest was made at the time due to concerns with the suspect’s mental capacity. 

The crime scene was processed, and staff interviewed. A formal forensic interview will be scheduled with the victim to be performed by the Child Advocacy Center. At this time no formal charging requests have been submitted to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office.

<figure>
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 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex assault at the public pool in Larned.&nbsp;According to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett, on July 11, police were called to the Larned City Pool, 100 West First Street, to investigate an alleged sexual assault of a minor at the pool facility. They advised the adult suspect was interviewed at the scene, but no arrest was made at the time due to concerns with the suspect’s mental capacity. The crime scene was processed, and staff interviewed. A formal forensic interview will be scheduled with the victim to be performed by the Child Advocacy Center. At this time no formal charging requests have been submitted to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office.

Police investigate alleged sex assault of child at Larned pool

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (7/16)

At 8:55 a.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 1500
block of NE 50 Road in Claflin.

At 8:59 a.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 400
block of NE 30 Road.

At 9:45 a.m. an accident was reported at E. US 56 Highway
&amp; SE 90 Avenue in Ellinwood.

At 11:43 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at E. US 56
Highway at MM 215 in Ellinwood.

At 12:15 p.m. the K-9 was called out in the 1000 block of
Baker Avenue.

At 1:48 p.m. the K-9 was called out in the 1600 block of 16th
Street.

At 10:07 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at 9th
&amp; Washington.

At 10:17 p.m. the K-9 was called out to 9th &amp;
Washington.

At 11:31 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 1800 block of
Main Street.

Great Bend Police
Department incident log (7/16)

At 2:14 a.m. someone being in a vacant residence was
reported at 2507 Quivira Avenue.

At 9:25 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1101 Kansas
Avenue.

At 9:29 a.m. extra patrol in the area of the courthouse was
requested due to previous threats at 1400 Main.

Ambulance Assistance was needed at 700 Stone Street.

At 5:19 p.m. theft of a bike was reported at 5210 10th
Street.

At 6:26 p.m. a possible accident was reported at 1212
Sheridan.

At 6:28 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 5818
Rosewood Dr.

At 10:07 p.m. an officer arrested Ryann Miller for driving
while revoked at 9th &amp; Washington.

At 11:24 p.m. Danyelle Allison reported knocking at her
front door at 2415 Cheyenne Dr.

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 </figure>Barton County Sheriff’s
Office incident log (7/16)Cattle OutAt 8:55 a.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 1500
block of NE 50 Road in Claflin.At 8:59 a.m. a report of cattle out was made in the 400
block of NE 30 Road.Non-Injury AccidentAt 9:45 a.m. an accident was reported at E. US 56 Highway
&amp; SE 90 Avenue in Ellinwood.Driving / Driver ComplaintAt 11:43 a.m. a driving complaint was reported at E. US 56
Highway at MM 215 in Ellinwood.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 12:15 p.m. the K-9 was called out in the 1000 block of
Baker Avenue.At 1:48 p.m. the K-9 was called out in the 1600 block of 16th
Street.Traffic ArrestAt 10:07 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at 9th
&amp; Washington.K-9 Use / Call OutAt 10:17 p.m. the K-9 was called out to 9th &amp;
Washington.At 11:31 p.m. the K-9 was called out to the 1800 block of
Main Street.Great Bend Police
Department incident log (7/16)Burglary / In ProgressAt 2:14 a.m. someone being in a vacant residence was
reported at 2507 Quivira Avenue.Sick PersonAt 9:25 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1101 Kansas
Avenue.Threats / Criminal ThreatsAt 9:29 a.m. extra patrol in the area of the courthouse was
requested due to previous threats at 1400 Main.Diabetic ProblemsAmbulance Assistance was needed at 700 Stone Street.TheftAt 5:19 p.m. theft of a bike was reported at 5210 10th
Street.Non-Injury AccidentAt 6:26 p.m. a possible accident was reported at 1212
Sheridan.Sick PersonAt 6:28 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 5818
Rosewood Dr.Traffic ArrestAt 10:07 p.m. an officer arrested Ryann Miller for driving
while revoked at 9th &amp; Washington.ProwlerAt 11:24 p.m. Danyelle Allison reported knocking at her
front door at 2415 Cheyenne Dr.

Cop Shop (7/16)

7/16 BOOKED: Cristian Lusero-Bujanda on Barton County District Court case for No Driver's License, bond set at $1,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Brianna Feist on two Great Bend Municipal Court warrants for Contempt of Court, total bond set at $905 cash only.

BOOKED: David Wirth on Barton County District Court warrant for Vehicular Homicide, bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.

BOOKED: Kirk Sander on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Criminal carrying of a weapon, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Drug Tax Stamp, Window Tint, and No Insurance, bond set at $10,000 C/S.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>7/16 BOOKED: Cristian Lusero-Bujanda on Barton County District Court case for No Driver's License, bond set at $1,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Brianna Feist on two Great Bend Municipal Court warrants for Contempt of Court, total bond set at $905 cash only.BOOKED: David Wirth on Barton County District Court warrant for Vehicular Homicide, bond set at $2,500 C/S.BOOKED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set.BOOKED: Kirk Sander on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Criminal carrying of a weapon, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Drug Tax Stamp, Window Tint, and No Insurance, bond set at $10,000 C/S.BOOKED: Christopher Herl on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,000 C/S.BOOKED: Ryan Miller on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Revoked, bond set at $500 C/S or 48-hour OR.RELEASED: Juvenile on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, to JIA.&nbsp;RELEASED: David Wirth on Barton County District Court warrant for Vehicular Homicide, after posting a $2,500 cash bond.RELEASED: Tyler Partington on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, after time served.RELEASED: Kirk Sander on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Controlled Substance, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Criminal carrying of a weapon, Possession of Paraphernalia, No Drug Tax Stamp, Window Tint, and No Insurance, after posting $10,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.RELEASED: Dakota Kocher on Barton County District Court warrant, after time served.RELEASED: Ryann Miller on Great Bend Municipal Court case for Driving While Revoked, after posting $500 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

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