Booked Croft, Shanon V. on Great Bend Municipal Court Case #25-2158 for DUI Attempted to Operate Motor Vehicle, Interference with LEO, and License to be Carried and Exhibited upon Demand. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Croft, Shanon V. on Great Bend Municipal Court Case #25-2158 for DUI: Attempted to Operate Motor Vehicle, Interference with LEO, and License to be Carried and Exhibited upon Demand by posting $1,000.00 Surety Bond with ACE Bail Bonds.

Booked in Hood, Jared L. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2159 for Domestic Battery. Bond set at $500.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Hood, Jared L. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2159 for Domestic Battery by posting $500.00 Surety Bond with ACE Bail Bonds.

Released Brown, Layton G. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #202500552 for Serve Sentence. Time Served.

Released Beltz, Marcus I. on Barton County District Court case #BT2024CR0398 for Failure to Appear, Barton County District Court case #BT2024CR0043 for Probation Violation, Barton County District Court case #BT2024CR0044 for Probation Violation, Barton County District Court case #BT2025C0077 for Violate offender registration act. Released to Kansas Department of Corrections.

Released Dry, Brendon S. on Barton County District Court case #BT2022CR0394 for Probation Violation, Barton County District Court case #BT2021CR0006 for Probation Violation. Great Bend Municipal Court case #202500667 for Failure to Appear, Rice County District Court case #RC2022CR0017 for Probation Violation. Released to Kansas Department of Corrections.

Released Dannebohm, Brandon A. on Rush County District Court case #RH2021CR0010 for Failure to Appear. Sedgwick County District Court case #SG2023CR1419. Transferred to Sidgwick County.

Released Brohaugh, Michael C. on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant #202301280 for Contempt of Court; Indirect. Released by Order of the Court.

Released Hernandez, Alexis on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR0299 for Probation Violation. Bonded with a $348.00 Cash Only bond.

Booked Caruthers, Crystal R. on Barton County District Court warrant #2019LM001182 for Failure to appear. Bond set at $200.00 or 48 hour O.R. bond.

Booked Suchy, Blake W. on Barton County District Court case #25-1334 for Interference LEO, and no seatbelt. Bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.

Released Suchy, Blake W. on Barton County District Court case #25-1334 for Interference LEO, and no seatbelt. Bonded with a $2,500.00 cash or surety.

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 </figure><h2>12/29</h2>Booked Croft, Shanon V. on Great Bend Municipal Court Case #25-2158 for DUI Attempted to Operate Motor Vehicle, Interference with LEO, and License to be Carried and Exhibited upon Demand. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.Released Croft, Shanon V. on Great Bend Municipal Court Case #25-2158 for DUI: Attempted to Operate Motor Vehicle, Interference with LEO, and License to be Carried and Exhibited upon Demand by posting $1,000.00 Surety Bond with ACE Bail Bonds.Booked in Hood, Jared L. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2159 for Domestic Battery. Bond set at $500.00 Cash or Surety.Released Hood, Jared L. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2159 for Domestic Battery by posting $500.00 Surety Bond with ACE Bail Bonds.Released Brown, Layton G. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #202500552 for Serve Sentence. Time Served.Released Beltz, Marcus I. on Barton County District Court case #BT2024CR0398 for Failure to Appear, Barton County District Court case #BT2024CR0043 for Probation Violation, Barton County District Court case #BT2024CR0044 for Probation Violation, Barton County District Court case #BT2025C0077 for Violate offender registration act. Released to Kansas Department of Corrections.Released Dry, Brendon S. on Barton County District Court case #BT2022CR0394 for Probation Violation, Barton County District Court case #BT2021CR0006 for Probation Violation. Great Bend Municipal Court case #202500667 for Failure to Appear, Rice County District Court case #RC2022CR0017 for Probation Violation. Released to Kansas Department of Corrections.Released Dannebohm, Brandon A. on Rush County District Court case #RH2021CR0010 for Failure to Appear. Sedgwick County District Court case #SG2023CR1419. Transferred to Sidgwick County.Released Brohaugh, Michael C. on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant #202301280 for Contempt of Court; Indirect. Released by Order of the Court.Released Hernandez, Alexis on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR0299 for Probation Violation. Bonded with a $348.00 Cash Only bond.Booked Caruthers, Crystal R. on Barton County District Court warrant #2019LM001182 for Failure to appear. Bond set at $200.00 or 48 hour O.R. bond.Booked Suchy, Blake W. on Barton County District Court case #25-1334 for Interference LEO, and no seatbelt. Bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.Released Suchy, Blake W. on Barton County District Court case #25-1334 for Interference LEO, and no seatbelt. Bonded with a $2,500.00 cash or surety.<figure>
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Barton County Sheriff's Office Booking activity (12/29)

Great Bend Public Schools (USD 428) will host a Food Service Job Fair on Monday, Jan. 5, from 1–3 p.m. at the Central Kitchen, 625 E. 10th St., Great Bend, inviting community members to explore employment opportunities within the district.

The job fair will highlight openings in the USD 428 Food Service Department, including Manager-in-Training positions starting at $16.75 per hour, with a $0.25 per hour increase after the first 60 days, as well as full- and part-time server positions at school sites across the district.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about job responsibilities, pay, benefits, training, and scheduling options. These positions offer a supportive team environment, consistent schedules aligned with the school day, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students.

“These positions play a vital role in the daily success of our students,” said Khris Thexton, Superintendent of Great Bend Public Schools. “As USD 428 launches free breakfast for all students when we return to school on January 6, 2026, our Food Service team will be more important than ever. We are proud of the work they do to support student wellness and learning, and we encourage those interested in making a difference to consider joining our team.”

Individuals interested in Food Service positions—or other employment opportunities within the district—are encouraged to attend the job fair or visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://428jobs.net/">428jobs.net</a>&nbsp;to view all current openings and apply online.

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 </figure>From USD 428Great Bend Public Schools (USD 428) will host a Food Service Job Fair on Monday, Jan. 5, from 1–3 p.m. at the Central Kitchen, 625 E. 10th St., Great Bend, inviting community members to explore employment opportunities within the district.The job fair will highlight openings in the USD 428 Food Service Department, including Manager-in-Training positions starting at $16.75 per hour, with a $0.25 per hour increase after the first 60 days, as well as full- and part-time server positions at school sites across the district.Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about job responsibilities, pay, benefits, training, and scheduling options. These positions offer a supportive team environment, consistent schedules aligned with the school day, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students.“These positions play a vital role in the daily success of our students,” said Khris Thexton, Superintendent of Great Bend Public Schools. “As USD 428 launches free breakfast for all students when we return to school on January 6, 2026, our Food Service team will be more important than ever. We are proud of the work they do to support student wellness and learning, and we encourage those interested in making a difference to consider joining our team.”Individuals interested in Food Service positions—or other employment opportunities within the district—are encouraged to attend the job fair or visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://428jobs.net/">428jobs.net</a>&nbsp;to view all current openings and apply online.

USD 428 to Host “New Year, New Career” food service job fair on Jan. 5

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

New Year's Day Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 55.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 7 mph.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.New Year's Day Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 26.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 55.

Tuesday's weather

News from the Oil Patch By John P. Tretbar&nbsp;

Venezuela is now storing crude-oil in aging and obsolete oil tankers parked in its coastal waters. Inventories are mounting, with production of 1.1 million barrels a day, and shipping delays across the board prompted by the US blockade. Reuters reports an emerging backlog filling onshore storage. Venezuelan stockpiles are the highest since August, rising over 22 million barrels. They began transferring barrels to tankers over the weekend.

Reuters reported at least one crude carrier flagged to Panama returned to port in Venezuela following the US interception of another.&nbsp; Two tankers, the "Kelly" and the "Centuries," left port under escort by the Venezuelan Navy. The Coast Guard intercepted the Centuries. The Kelly returned to Caracas.

The United States told the United Nations it will impose and enforce sanctions (quote:) "to the maximum extent"... to deprive Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of resources.

Iran state media reports its Navy seized an oil tanker reportedly carrying 25-thousand barrels of smuggled fuel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Officials did not disclosed the flag of the tanker, nor the nationalities of the 16 crew members taken into custody Friday.

India's largest conglomerate is still receiving crude-oil shipments from Russian supplier Rosneft, despite US sanctions against the company and its customers. Reuters reports Reliance Industries has what it calls a temporary arrangement allowing it to receive Russian cargoes while working toward compliance. The Administration specifically sanctioned Rosneft, and gave its customers until November to comply. Additional shipments were expected in December and January.

The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes dated Tuesday shows an increase of three oil rigs. The gas tally was unchanged. The total of 545 rigs of all types is down 44 from a year ago.&nbsp; This week, Texas is up two, Louisiana is up one and New Mexico is down one.

Independent Oil and Gas Service notes 15 active drilling rigs in a report dated Christmas Day. Most of those rigs are shut down for the holiday, but actual drilling is reported on leases in Gove and Bourbon County. The current active-rig inventory is unchanged from last week, 14 percent higher than a month ago, and 37 percent lower than a year ago.

In it's final Red Top report for the year, Independent Oil and Gas Service notes 189 active licensed operators in Kansas who have drilled a well here this year. That's down 68 operators, or 26 percent, from last year. Overall activity is down 37 percent compared to last year.

There are nine new well-completions in the final weekly report, or completed wells 1,078 wells year-to-date.&nbsp; The completion tally trails last year by nearly three hundred wells.&nbsp; The statewide leaders are in eastern Kansas: Woodson County with 135 wells, and Anderson County with 117. *Ellis County with 25 well-completions this year, compared to 24 by the end of last year. *Barton County operators completed 33 wells, up from 30 last year. *Russell County completions drop by nearly half, from 19 a year ago to ten this year. *Stafford County is down four from last year to 17 wells. *Finney County operators completed 32 wells, Gove County reports 29 and Haskell County notches 17.

The US House passed a sweeping permitting and regulatory reform bill, the so-called SPEED Act, which stands for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development. The measure eliminates some environmental reviews and accelerates approvals for major energy projects, along with infrastructure, manufacturing and data centers. The bill's supporters say it eliminates duplicate reviews and blocks litigation. Critics say it ties the hands of judges and local communities. It now faces an uncertain future in the Senate.

Crude oil production in North Dakota increased slightly in October. The Department of Mineral Resources in the number-three crude producing state reports output inched up by 483 barrels per day from September to October to 1.168 million barrels per day. Natural gas production is down, and statewide flared volume increased by nearly four percent. Operators were able the capture 95.2 percent of the natural gas coming out of their oil wells. The rest is vented or burned off.

<figure>
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 </figure>News from the Oil Patch By John P. Tretbar&nbsp; Venezuela is now storing crude-oil in aging and obsolete oil tankers parked in its coastal waters. Inventories are mounting, with production of 1.1 million barrels a day, and shipping delays across the board prompted by the US blockade. Reuters reports an emerging backlog filling onshore storage. Venezuelan stockpiles are the highest since August, rising over 22 million barrels. They began transferring barrels to tankers over the weekend.Reuters reported at least one crude carrier flagged to Panama returned to port in Venezuela following the US interception of another.&nbsp; Two tankers, the "Kelly" and the "Centuries," left port under escort by the Venezuelan Navy. The Coast Guard intercepted the Centuries. The Kelly returned to Caracas.The United States told the United Nations it will impose and enforce sanctions (quote:) "to the maximum extent"... to deprive Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of resources.Iran state media reports its Navy seized an oil tanker reportedly carrying 25-thousand barrels of smuggled fuel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Officials did not disclosed the flag of the tanker, nor the nationalities of the 16 crew members taken into custody Friday.India's largest conglomerate is still receiving crude-oil shipments from Russian supplier Rosneft, despite US sanctions against the company and its customers. Reuters reports Reliance Industries has what it calls a temporary arrangement allowing it to receive Russian cargoes while working toward compliance. The Administration specifically sanctioned Rosneft, and gave its customers until November to comply. Additional shipments were expected in December and January.The Rotary Rig Count from Baker Hughes dated Tuesday shows an increase of three oil rigs. The gas tally was unchanged. The total of 545 rigs of all types is down 44 from a year ago.&nbsp; This week, Texas is up two, Louisiana is up one and New Mexico is down one.Independent Oil and Gas Service notes 15 active drilling rigs in a report dated Christmas Day. Most of those rigs are shut down for the holiday, but actual drilling is reported on leases in Gove and Bourbon County. The current active-rig inventory is unchanged from last week, 14 percent higher than a month ago, and 37 percent lower than a year ago.In it's final Red Top report for the year, Independent Oil and Gas Service notes 189 active licensed operators in Kansas who have drilled a well here this year. That's down 68 operators, or 26 percent, from last year. Overall activity is down 37 percent compared to last year.There are nine new well-completions in the final weekly report, or completed wells 1,078 wells year-to-date.&nbsp; The completion tally trails last year by nearly three hundred wells.&nbsp; The statewide leaders are in eastern Kansas: Woodson County with 135 wells, and Anderson County with 117. *Ellis County with 25 well-completions this year, compared to 24 by the end of last year. *Barton County operators completed 33 wells, up from 30 last year. *Russell County completions drop by nearly half, from 19 a year ago to ten this year. *Stafford County is down four from last year to 17 wells. *Finney County operators completed 32 wells, Gove County reports 29 and Haskell County notches 17.The US House passed a sweeping permitting and regulatory reform bill, the so-called SPEED Act, which stands for Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development. The measure eliminates some environmental reviews and accelerates approvals for major energy projects, along with infrastructure, manufacturing and data centers. The bill's supporters say it eliminates duplicate reviews and blocks litigation. Critics say it ties the hands of judges and local communities. It now faces an uncertain future in the Senate.Crude oil production in North Dakota increased slightly in October. The Department of Mineral Resources in the number-three crude producing state reports output inched up by 483 barrels per day from September to October to 1.168 million barrels per day. Natural gas production is down, and statewide flared volume increased by nearly four percent. Operators were able the capture 95.2 percent of the natural gas coming out of their oil wells. The rest is vented or burned off.

News from the Oil Patch: Kansas completion stats up, and down

Released Klein, Israel M on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR345 for Probation Violation with time served.

Booked in Ebeneezer, Twila R. on a Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2124 for Domestic Battery. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Ebeneezer, Twila R. on a Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2124 for Domestic Battery. By posting a $1,000 surety through Ace Bail Bonds.

Booked Reyes, Edgar On Barton County District Court Case #25-1318 for No Driver's License, and Expired Registration. Bond set at $1,000 Cash or Surety.

Released Reyes, Edgar On Barton County District Court Case #25-1318 for No Driver's License, and Expired Registration. Bonded through a $1,000 Surety bond.

Released Cruz-Olvera, Manuel De Jesus on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2025TR0675 for Driving with No License, and Driving with Defective Headlights. Released on posting a $1,000.00 Cash Bond.

Booked in Wong, Ryan K. on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2023CR0064 for Probation Violation. Bond is set at $338.00 Cash Only.

Booked Hernandez, Alexis on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR0299 for Probation Violation; bond set at $348.00 CASH ONLY. Great Bend Municipal Court warrant #202400571 for Contempt of Court; Indirect, bond set at $1,202.50 CASH ONLY.

Released Cruz-Olvera, Manuel D. J. To Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Booked Krahn, Joshua A. on Barton County District Court case #25-2133 for Possession of stolen property. Bond set at $5,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Whaley, Mickaih L. on Barton County District court case #25-2001 for Criminal Damage to Property, Battery on LEO, Battery on EMS, interference, and Criminal threat., posted surety bond of $20,000.00 through Ace Bail Bond.

Released Krahn, Joshua A. on Barton County District Court Case #25-2133 for Possession of stolen property, posted surety bond of $5,000.00 through Ace Bail Bond.

Booked Rodriguez, Misael on Barton County District Court Case #25-L322 for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Interference. Bond set at $2,500.00 Cash or Surety.

Booked in Hastings, Devlin W on Barton County District Court case #25-200 for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.

Released Rodriguez, Misael on Barton County District Court Case #25-L322 for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Interference. Bonded with a $2,500.00 Surety bond.

Released Hastings, Devlin W on Badon County District Court case #25-200 for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Surety of $2,500.00 posted by ACE Bail Bonds.

Booked Whited, Katlyn on Barton County District Court case # 25-200 for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Speeding, and No Insurance. Bond Set at $2500.00 cash or surety.

Released Whited, Katlyn on Barton County District Court case # 25-200 for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Speeding, and No Insurance with a $2500.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

Booked in Moreno, Fernando O. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2136 for Driving under the influence, bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Moreno, Fernando O. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2136 for Driving under the influence, Surety of $1,000.00 posted by Ace Bail Bonds.

Booked in Jones, Damien M. on Barton County District Court case #25-234 for Possession of Marijuana with bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.

Released Jones, Damien M. on Barton @unty District Court case #25-234 for Possession of Marijuana after posting the $2,500.00 surety bond through ACE Bail Bonds.

Booked Helms, Nickalem J. On Barton County District Court Case #25-234 for possession of marijuana. Bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.

Released Helms, Nickalem J. On Barton County District Court Case #25-234 for possession of marijuana. Bond with a $2,500.00 surety bond.

Booked Lang, Virginia A. on Barton County District Court Case #25-2138 For Possession of Meth, Interference LEO, Possession of paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, No Insurance. Bond set at $10,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Booked Woods, Kurt on Barton County District Court case #25-1326 for Driving while Suspended and Traffic Control. Bond set at $2500.00 cash or surety. Booked on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant 202200150 for Contempt of Court. bond set at $1217.50 cash only.

Booked in Whitfeild, Tieze on Barton County District Court case #25-2138 for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000.00 cash or surety.

Released Woods, Kurt on Barton County District Court case #25-1326 for Driving while Suspended and Traffic Control with a surety bond of $2500.00 through Ace Bail Bonds Released on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant 202200150 for Contempt of Court with $1217.50 cash only bond.

Booked Molina, Rolando in on Barton County warrant #BT2025TR0268 for Serve Sentence with a bond of NO BOND.

Booked Thayer, William Nathan IV on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2025TR0104 for Serve Sentence with No Bond.

Booked Enriquez, Jorge on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500898 for Failure to Appear with a bond of $1,000.00 cash or surety.

Released Enriquez, Jorge on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500898 for Failure to Appear by posting a $1,000.00 Surety bond through ACE Bail Bonding.

Booked in Dominguez, Ismael III on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2141 for Domestic Battery and Criminal Deprivation to Property, bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety.

Booked in Mejor Torres, Carlos on Barton County District Court case #25-1327 for Transporting open container. Bond set at $500.00 cash or surety.

Released Mejor Torres, Carlos on Barton County District Court case #25-1327 for Transporting open container. Cash Bond of $500.00 paid.

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

Booked Salcido-Tarin, Alberto on Barton County District Court case #25-t327 for No Driver's License, and Illegal Transportation of Liquor; bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Booked Contrerez, Hannah on Great Bend Municipal Court Case. #25-2L46 for Domestic Battery. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.

Released Contrerez, Hannah on Great Bend Municipal Court Case #25-2146 for Domestic Battery. Released by posting a $1,000.00 Surety Bond.

Released Dominquez, Ismael III on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2141 for Domestic Battery and Criminal Deprivation to Property after posting the $1,000.00 surety bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.

Booked in Labossiere, Joshua R. on Barton County District Court case #25-1328 for Distribution of Marijuana, Aggravated Endangerment of a Child and Drug Paraphernalia with bond set at $50,000.00 cash or surety.

Released Labossiere, Joshua R. on Barton County District Court case #25-1328 for Distribution of Marijuana, Aggravated Endangerment of a Child and Drug Paraphernalia after posting the $50,000.00 surety bond through ACE Bail Bonds.

Booked in Armendariz-Galindo, Miguel A on Barton County District Court case #25-1330 for Interference with LEO, Failure to use tum signal 100 ft within stop and License to be exhibited upon demand. Bond set at $2,500.00.

Released Armendariz-Galindo, Miguel A on Barton County District Court case #25-1330 for Interference with LEO, Failure to use turn signal 100 ft within stop and License to be exhibited upon demand. Surety of $2,500.00 posted by ACE Bail Bonds.

Released Thayer, William N. IV on Barton County District Court case #BT2025TR0104 for Serve Sentence. Time served in Full.

Released Molina, Rolando in on Barton County warrant #BT2025TR0268 for Serve Sentence with a bond of NO BOND. Time Served. Ankle Monitor was placed on Molina, Rolando Jr by Ace Bail Bonds.

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 </figure><h2>12/23</h2>Released Klein, Israel M on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR345 for Probation Violation with time served.Booked in Ebeneezer, Twila R. on a Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2124 for Domestic Battery. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.Released Ebeneezer, Twila R. on a Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2124 for Domestic Battery. By posting a $1,000 surety through Ace Bail Bonds.Booked Reyes, Edgar On Barton County District Court Case #25-1318 for No Driver's License, and Expired Registration. Bond set at $1,000 Cash or Surety.Released Reyes, Edgar On Barton County District Court Case #25-1318 for No Driver's License, and Expired Registration. Bonded through a $1,000 Surety bond.Released Cruz-Olvera, Manuel De Jesus on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2025TR0675 for Driving with No License, and Driving with Defective Headlights. Released on posting a $1,000.00 Cash Bond.Booked in Wong, Ryan K. on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2023CR0064 for Probation Violation. Bond is set at $338.00 Cash Only.<h2>12/24</h2>Booked Hernandez, Alexis on Barton County District Court warrant #BT2024CR0299 for Probation Violation; bond set at $348.00 CASH ONLY. Great Bend Municipal Court warrant #202400571 for Contempt of Court; Indirect, bond set at $1,202.50 CASH ONLY.Released Cruz-Olvera, Manuel D. J. To Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Booked Krahn, Joshua A. on Barton County District Court case #25-2133 for Possession of stolen property. Bond set at $5,000.00 Cash or Surety.Released Whaley, Mickaih L. on Barton County District court case #25-2001 for Criminal Damage to Property, Battery on LEO, Battery on EMS, interference, and Criminal threat., posted surety bond of $20,000.00 through Ace Bail Bond.Released Krahn, Joshua A. on Barton County District Court Case #25-2133 for Possession of stolen property, posted surety bond of $5,000.00 through Ace Bail Bond.Booked Rodriguez, Misael on Barton County District Court Case #25-L322 for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Interference. Bond set at $2,500.00 Cash or Surety.Booked in Hastings, Devlin W on Barton County District Court case #25-200 for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.Released Rodriguez, Misael on Barton County District Court Case #25-L322 for DUI, Possession of Marijuana, and Interference. Bonded with a $2,500.00 Surety bond.Released Hastings, Devlin W on Badon County District Court case #25-200 for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Surety of $2,500.00 posted by ACE Bail Bonds.Booked Whited, Katlyn on Barton County District Court case # 25-200 for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Speeding, and No Insurance. Bond Set at $2500.00 cash or surety.Released Whited, Katlyn on Barton County District Court case # 25-200 for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia, Speeding, and No Insurance with a $2500.00 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.<h2>12/25</h2>Booked in Moreno, Fernando O. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2136 for Driving under the influence, bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.Released Moreno, Fernando O. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2136 for Driving under the influence, Surety of $1,000.00 posted by Ace Bail Bonds.Booked in Jones, Damien M. on Barton County District Court case #25-234 for Possession of Marijuana with bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.Released Jones, Damien M. on Barton @unty District Court case #25-234 for Possession of Marijuana after posting the $2,500.00 surety bond through ACE Bail Bonds.Booked Helms, Nickalem J. On Barton County District Court Case #25-234 for possession of marijuana. Bond set at $2,500.00 cash or surety.Released Helms, Nickalem J. On Barton County District Court Case #25-234 for possession of marijuana. Bond with a $2,500.00 surety bond.Booked Lang, Virginia A. on Barton County District Court Case #25-2138 For Possession of Meth, Interference LEO, Possession of paraphernalia, Driving While Suspended, No Insurance. Bond set at $10,000.00 Cash or Surety.Booked Woods, Kurt on Barton County District Court case #25-1326 for Driving while Suspended and Traffic Control. Bond set at $2500.00 cash or surety. Booked on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant 202200150 for Contempt of Court. bond set at $1217.50 cash only.<figure>
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 </figure><h2>12/26</h2>Booked in Whitfeild, Tieze on Barton County District Court case #25-2138 for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000.00 cash or surety.Released Woods, Kurt on Barton County District Court case #25-1326 for Driving while Suspended and Traffic Control with a surety bond of $2500.00 through Ace Bail Bonds Released on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant 202200150 for Contempt of Court with $1217.50 cash only bond.Booked Molina, Rolando in on Barton County warrant #BT2025TR0268 for Serve Sentence with a bond of NO BOND.Booked Thayer, William Nathan IV on Barton County District Court Warrant #BT2025TR0104 for Serve Sentence with No Bond.Booked Enriquez, Jorge on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500898 for Failure to Appear with a bond of $1,000.00 cash or surety.Booked in Jones, Damien M. on Barton County District Court case #25-234 for Possession of Marijuana with bond set at $2,500 cash or surety.Released Enriquez, Jorge on Great Bend Municipal Court Warrant #202500898 for Failure to Appear by posting a $1,000.00 Surety bond through ACE Bail Bonding.Booked in Dominguez, Ismael III on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2141 for Domestic Battery and Criminal Deprivation to Property, bond set at $1,000.00 cash or surety.<h2>12/27</h2>Booked in Mejor Torres, Carlos on Barton County District Court case #25-1327 for Transporting open container. Bond set at $500.00 cash or surety.Released Mejor Torres, Carlos on Barton County District Court case #25-1327 for Transporting open container. Cash Bond of $500.00 paid.Booked Brown, Layton G. on Great Bend Municipal Court case #202300552 for Serve Sentence. Bond set at NO BOND.Booked Salcido-Tarin, Alberto on Barton County District Court case #25-t327 for No Driver's License, and Illegal Transportation of Liquor; bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.Booked Contrerez, Hannah on Great Bend Municipal Court Case. #25-2L46 for Domestic Battery. Bond set at $1,000.00 Cash or Surety.Released Contrerez, Hannah on Great Bend Municipal Court Case #25-2146 for Domestic Battery. Released by posting a $1,000.00 Surety Bond.Released Dominquez, Ismael III on Great Bend Municipal Court case #25-2141 for Domestic Battery and Criminal Deprivation to Property after posting the $1,000.00 surety bond through Around the Clock Bail Bonds.Booked in Labossiere, Joshua R. on Barton County District Court case #25-1328 for Distribution of Marijuana, Aggravated Endangerment of a Child and Drug Paraphernalia with bond set at $50,000.00 cash or surety.Released Labossiere, Joshua R. on Barton County District Court case #25-1328 for Distribution of Marijuana, Aggravated Endangerment of a Child and Drug Paraphernalia after posting the $50,000.00 surety bond through ACE Bail Bonds.<h2>12/28</h2>Booked in Armendariz-Galindo, Miguel A on Barton County District Court case #25-1330 for Interference with LEO, Failure to use tum signal 100 ft within stop and License to be exhibited upon demand. Bond set at $2,500.00.Released Armendariz-Galindo, Miguel A on Barton County District Court case #25-1330 for Interference with LEO, Failure to use turn signal 100 ft within stop and License to be exhibited upon demand. Surety of $2,500.00 posted by ACE Bail Bonds.Released Thayer, William N. IV on Barton County District Court case #BT2025TR0104 for Serve Sentence. Time served in Full.Released Molina, Rolando in on Barton County warrant #BT2025TR0268 for Serve Sentence with a bond of NO BOND. Time Served. Ankle Monitor was placed on Molina, Rolando Jr by Ace Bail Bonds.<figure>
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Barton County Sheriff's Office Booking activity (12/23-12/28)

The holiday schedule has put a wrinkle in area governmental meetings. On Dec. 30, the Barton County Commission will hold a budget amendment hearing prior to opening the agenda meeting. 

 BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING – Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will present details.  This Budget Amendment Hearing has been scheduled to receive comments relative to amending the 2025 Operating Budget for the following Barton County Funds – General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund and Special Alcohol Fund.  Despite the efforts of elected officials and department heads, budget estimates must be adjusted so that funds fall within budgetary laws. 

 AGENDA MEETING – APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS:     -Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details.  An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of December 16, 2025, and ending December 30, 2025. 

  NEW BUSINESS - AMENDMENT OF THE 2025 BARTON COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET:  -Mr. Patzner will present details.  The Budget Amendment Hearing for the 2025 Operating Budget for Barton County was conducted prior to this Regular Agenda Meeting.   The Commission is now asked to consider amendments that will allow for the current budget to cover the operating expenses and possible transfers to reserves of unanticipated revenue for the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund and the Special Alcohol Fund. 

 KIRKHAM MICHAEL:  Engineering Services:  -Mr. Patzner will provide details.  Kirkham Michael has submitted an agreement outlining the service provision and subsequent cost of providing engineering services to Barton County.   Included for the $2,800.00 monthly fee is12 hours of service, two trips to Barton County and an update to the Commission.  At this time, it is anticipated that the billing will be paid through the County Engineer’s account of the General Fund.

RESOLUTION 2025-21:  Appointment of a County Engineer by the Board of County Commissioners of Barton County, Kansas, and Description of the Organizational Structure of the Barton County Engineering Department:  -Mr. Patzner will provide details. The proposed Resolution names Kirkham Michael as the on-call Engineer, as required by Kansas Statutes, and places the Engineering Department under the supervision of the County Administrator.  This is in keeping with the County’s organizational structure.

FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2:  Appointment of a Board of Trustees:  -Mr. Patzner will provide details.  Per Resolution 2018-10, which created Fire District No. 2, the members of the Fire District Board of Trustees shall consist of not more than one (1) appointee from each participating township and not more than one (1) from each participating city.   There is one unexpired term ending December 31, 2026, open and four terms ending December 31, 2027, one each for the Cities of Hoisington and Olmitz and Albion and Eureka Townships. 

 BOARD APPOINTMENT:  The Center for Counseling and Consultation:   -Mr. Patzner will provide details.  The County solicited applicants for The Center for Counseling and Consultation Governing Board.  This Board reviews and makes recommendations on mental health services in Barton County and the surrounding area.  Gary Davis has applied for appointment.

OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT:  12th and Kansas, Great Bend:  -Mr. Patzner will provide details.  As a means of community support, the State of Kansas Parole office is housed in the County office building at 1208 Kansas, Great Bend.  This agency reimburses Barton County for a portion of the building’s utility costs.   The proposed agreement is set to expire December 31, 2026. 

  INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:  Operating Improvements:  -Mr. Patzner will provide details.  Office 365 Business enables all computer users to have email hosting, protection and archiving as well as a desktop version of Office.  It is suggested that the Commission approve the purchase of licenses for up to 168 users.   ROAD AND BRIDGE:  Replacement Road Rollers:  -Chris Schartz, County Works Director, will provide details.  Road rollers are essential engineering vehicles used by highway departments to compact soil, gravel, and asphalt for strong, durable road foundations and surfaces.   Murphy Tractor provided a quote for two HP100-10 rollers for a total of $279,000.00.  The equipment is subject to machine availability with 60 months or 3,000 hours warranty.  If approved, it is suggested that the current equipment be sold on Purple Wave once the replacement machinery is received. 

 RESOLUTION 2025-22:  Establishing Weight Limits for Certain Bridges Maintained by Barton County and Rescinding Resolution 2023-22, Same, Adopted August 29, 2023:  -Mr. Schartz will provide details.  The Kansas Department of Transportation has distributed the results of the final year of the federally mandated Bridge Load Rating Project.  Upon its completion, the 10-year project will have analyzed all bridge-length structures in the State of Kansas to determine if they can carry legal loads.  All 372 Barton County bridges have load rating, including two hundred and twenty four (224) bridges this period.  This Resolution sets the final load ratings and rescinds the previous weight limit resolution that was approved in 2023. 

  APPRAISER’S OFFICE:  Vehicle Replacement:  -Wendy Prosser, County Appraiser, will provide details.   In order to meet the statutory requirements to physically inspect real property, it is imperative that the Appraiser’s Office utilize vehicles that can maneuver through differing terrains.    A 2014 Jeep Compass is failing and is suggested for replacement.  Given the difficulty in finding used vehicles that meet the specifications, it was suggested that the department purchase an available Ford Ranger from Marmie Ford for $35,165.00. This sale price included a trade allowance of $3,500.00 for the 2014 Jeep Compass. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  -Chairman Tricia Schlessiger will present.  Any Commissioner may make a motion for the board to recess to executive session at this time as allowed by K.S.A. 75-4319. Any motion must contain the justification for the executive session, the subject matter to be discussed, any individuals in addition to the board who will attend the executive session and the time at which the regular session shall resume.

ANTICIPATED ANNOUNCEMENT:  -Barton County Office Buildings will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year’s holiday.  The Landfill, the Records Division of the Sheriff’s Office and the Health Department will also be closed during this time.  Emergency services will be in normal operation. 

The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F47NVKwK%3Ffbclid%3DIwYnJpZBExNmdBa0o1ZGtJVGR4dlI5Q3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR79rZBhMqQgcW2wKNnph95ZlA2wkE5vKHWawGdN_j-LfMWXDUX_xI8tWViWAQ%26brid%3DSUUojkQOFbA2Abo--Ydc3A&amp;h=AT1o4dkY2vm6Tr6N51NUFLZ6YnXCqMhRPBCRw1kF9usXx94oXulPQjrE-8TpVDZM2CEaLpoDcsqB7gp35aP42m4CBk5P5JGeL3I_7XGstimAs7bImq_XFZC_inO8v-1MkQuJvNushpsS&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2_5m14Z4okSuHWtFRR1L2_e68OuD0Uupfx25_GZYspk4xdgYkrmUG1Z8hIB0Reem3V-j7LVthl_HKDjySv6YcHo8ogXMg7bdWhImlcTry1uU9fDfJknIwR6xp3ZM__QzmTbr-5egme5XNy_g9QtxIhmyYOMBNglXxTgXNg6ZKUnaPbgcVEL-nOz9iu7z2IWUSxU9xz32isf1sKder5wy1C4A" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/47NVKwK</a>. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The holiday schedule has put a wrinkle in area governmental meetings. On Dec. 30, the Barton County Commission will hold a budget amendment hearing prior to opening the agenda meeting. BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING – Matt Patzner, County Administrator, will present details. This Budget Amendment Hearing has been scheduled to receive comments relative to amending the 2025 Operating Budget for the following Barton County Funds – General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund and Special Alcohol Fund. Despite the efforts of elected officials and department heads, budget estimates must be adjusted so that funds fall within budgetary laws. AGENDA MEETING – APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS: -Bev Schmeidler, County Clerk, will present details. An Accounts Payable Register will be submitted to the Commission for the period of December 16, 2025, and ending December 30, 2025. NEW BUSINESS - AMENDMENT OF THE 2025 BARTON COUNTY OPERATING BUDGET: -Mr. Patzner will present details. The Budget Amendment Hearing for the 2025 Operating Budget for Barton County was conducted prior to this Regular Agenda Meeting. The Commission is now asked to consider amendments that will allow for the current budget to cover the operating expenses and possible transfers to reserves of unanticipated revenue for the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund and the Special Alcohol Fund. KIRKHAM MICHAEL: Engineering Services: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. Kirkham Michael has submitted an agreement outlining the service provision and subsequent cost of providing engineering services to Barton County. Included for the $2,800.00 monthly fee is12 hours of service, two trips to Barton County and an update to the Commission. At this time, it is anticipated that the billing will be paid through the County Engineer’s account of the General Fund.RESOLUTION 2025-21: Appointment of a County Engineer by the Board of County Commissioners of Barton County, Kansas, and Description of the Organizational Structure of the Barton County Engineering Department: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. The proposed Resolution names Kirkham Michael as the on-call Engineer, as required by Kansas Statutes, and places the Engineering Department under the supervision of the County Administrator. This is in keeping with the County’s organizational structure.FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2: Appointment of a Board of Trustees: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. Per Resolution 2018-10, which created Fire District No. 2, the members of the Fire District Board of Trustees shall consist of not more than one (1) appointee from each participating township and not more than one (1) from each participating city. There is one unexpired term ending December 31, 2026, open and four terms ending December 31, 2027, one each for the Cities of Hoisington and Olmitz and Albion and Eureka Townships. BOARD APPOINTMENT: The Center for Counseling and Consultation: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. The County solicited applicants for The Center for Counseling and Consultation Governing Board. This Board reviews and makes recommendations on mental health services in Barton County and the surrounding area. Gary Davis has applied for appointment.OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT: 12th and Kansas, Great Bend: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. As a means of community support, the State of Kansas Parole office is housed in the County office building at 1208 Kansas, Great Bend. This agency reimburses Barton County for a portion of the building’s utility costs. The proposed agreement is set to expire December 31, 2026. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Operating Improvements: -Mr. Patzner will provide details. Office 365 Business enables all computer users to have email hosting, protection and archiving as well as a desktop version of Office. It is suggested that the Commission approve the purchase of licenses for up to 168 users. ROAD AND BRIDGE: Replacement Road Rollers: -Chris Schartz, County Works Director, will provide details. Road rollers are essential engineering vehicles used by highway departments to compact soil, gravel, and asphalt for strong, durable road foundations and surfaces. Murphy Tractor provided a quote for two HP100-10 rollers for a total of $279,000.00. The equipment is subject to machine availability with 60 months or 3,000 hours warranty. If approved, it is suggested that the current equipment be sold on Purple Wave once the replacement machinery is received. RESOLUTION 2025-22: Establishing Weight Limits for Certain Bridges Maintained by Barton County and Rescinding Resolution 2023-22, Same, Adopted August 29, 2023: -Mr. Schartz will provide details. The Kansas Department of Transportation has distributed the results of the final year of the federally mandated Bridge Load Rating Project. Upon its completion, the 10-year project will have analyzed all bridge-length structures in the State of Kansas to determine if they can carry legal loads. All 372 Barton County bridges have load rating, including two hundred and twenty four (224) bridges this period. This Resolution sets the final load ratings and rescinds the previous weight limit resolution that was approved in 2023. APPRAISER’S OFFICE: Vehicle Replacement: -Wendy Prosser, County Appraiser, will provide details. In order to meet the statutory requirements to physically inspect real property, it is imperative that the Appraiser’s Office utilize vehicles that can maneuver through differing terrains. A 2014 Jeep Compass is failing and is suggested for replacement. Given the difficulty in finding used vehicles that meet the specifications, it was suggested that the department purchase an available Ford Ranger from Marmie Ford for $35,165.00. This sale price included a trade allowance of $3,500.00 for the 2014 Jeep Compass. EXECUTIVE SESSION: -Chairman Tricia Schlessiger will present. Any Commissioner may make a motion for the board to recess to executive session at this time as allowed by K.S.A. 75-4319. Any motion must contain the justification for the executive session, the subject matter to be discussed, any individuals in addition to the board who will attend the executive session and the time at which the regular session shall resume.ANTICIPATED ANNOUNCEMENT: -Barton County Office Buildings will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The Landfill, the Records Division of the Sheriff’s Office and the Health Department will also be closed during this time. Emergency services will be in normal operation. The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F47NVKwK%3Ffbclid%3DIwYnJpZBExNmdBa0o1ZGtJVGR4dlI5Q3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR79rZBhMqQgcW2wKNnph95ZlA2wkE5vKHWawGdN_j-LfMWXDUX_xI8tWViWAQ%26brid%3DSUUojkQOFbA2Abo--Ydc3A&amp;h=AT1o4dkY2vm6Tr6N51NUFLZ6YnXCqMhRPBCRw1kF9usXx94oXulPQjrE-8TpVDZM2CEaLpoDcsqB7gp35aP42m4CBk5P5JGeL3I_7XGstimAs7bImq_XFZC_inO8v-1MkQuJvNushpsS&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2_5m14Z4okSuHWtFRR1L2_e68OuD0Uupfx25_GZYspk4xdgYkrmUG1Z8hIB0Reem3V-j7LVthl_HKDjySv6YcHo8ogXMg7bdWhImlcTry1uU9fDfJknIwR6xp3ZM__QzmTbr-5egme5XNy_g9QtxIhmyYOMBNglXxTgXNg6ZKUnaPbgcVEL-nOz9iu7z2IWUSxU9xz32isf1sKder5wy1C4A" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/47NVKwK</a>. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barton County Commission to hold budget amendment meeting on Tuesday

Monday Sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 56. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

New Year's Day Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 34. North northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 56. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25.New Year's Day Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 27.Saturday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Monday's weather

As
of Tuesday, December 23rd, the drought monitor report indicates no
real change from last week.&nbsp; The only
part of the state suffering from a deficiency is the eastern third of Kansas
and a bit of North Central.&nbsp; The six-to
ten-day outlook (December 29 to January 2) indicates a 60 to 70% chance of likely
above normal for temperatures and a 40 to 50% chance of leaning below normal
for precipitation.&nbsp; The eight to
fourteen-day outlook (December 31 to January 6) indicates a 70 to 90% chance of
likely above normal for temperatures and near normal for precipitation.&nbsp; Normal is essentially none.

Last
week, we reviewed some of the important ag stories from 2025.&nbsp; Today, and without a crystal ball, what may
be some of the potentially important ag stories for 2026.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How
the continued tariff issues will continue to play out will continue as a major
issue.&nbsp; China has committed to purchasing
some soybeans and bean export sales have ticked up to other countries.&nbsp; Corn export sales are good, and we are moving
some wheat, thanks in part to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp; Also, the Ukraine has been the fourth largest
exporter of corn but for obvious reasons, exports there are down
significantly.&nbsp; The Federal Government
and commodity groups are working to expand markets across the globe.&nbsp; As a side note, exports of commodities have
been hurt but cuts in various federal programs such as USAID.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Low
prices for crop commodities will continue to vex producers, especially when
combined with high input prices.&nbsp; As many
inputs, from chemicals to combines are either manufactured overseas or made in
the U.S. with components or other materials from abroad, the tariffs come into
play.&nbsp; A potential bright spot is lower
oil prices, which may help a bit.&nbsp; The
downside is that corn prices (think ethanol) track with oil prices.&nbsp; Another factor influencing higher prices,
especially nitrogen, is the rising cost for electricity.&nbsp; Producing anhydrous ammonia takes a lot of
energy.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The
one sector of the ag economy that has done significantly better than the crop
side is the beef sector.&nbsp; It will be
interesting to see how this plays out in 2026 and how packers and the public
will react regarding demand.&nbsp; 

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will
we finally see a Farm Bill.&nbsp; Many parts
of the Farm Bill where addressed after a fashion in the “One Big Beautiful
Bill.”&nbsp; However, there are major issues
regarding nutrition assistance, crop insurance and a myriad of other factors.&nbsp; The 12 billion dollar payments, scheduled to
come early in 2026 will help but in no way make producers whole.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For
the State of Kansas, will Topeka, legislators, the governor, and producer
groups make real progress on addressing water quantity and quality issues.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally,
in Kansas there are races for statewide offices, the Kansas House, and federal
offices in Congress.&nbsp; Nationwide, what
will happen in November to control of the House and Senate.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682025352095.jpeg" alt="Barton Community College Agriculture Instructor Dr. Vic Martin" />
 <figcaption>Barton Community College Agriculture Instructor Dr. Vic Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>As
of Tuesday, December 23rd, the drought monitor report indicates no
real change from last week.&nbsp; The only
part of the state suffering from a deficiency is the eastern third of Kansas
and a bit of North Central.&nbsp; The six-to
ten-day outlook (December 29 to January 2) indicates a 60 to 70% chance of likely
above normal for temperatures and a 40 to 50% chance of leaning below normal
for precipitation.&nbsp; The eight to
fourteen-day outlook (December 31 to January 6) indicates a 70 to 90% chance of
likely above normal for temperatures and near normal for precipitation.&nbsp; Normal is essentially none.Last
week, we reviewed some of the important ag stories from 2025.&nbsp; Today, and without a crystal ball, what may
be some of the potentially important ag stories for 2026.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How
the continued tariff issues will continue to play out will continue as a major
issue.&nbsp; China has committed to purchasing
some soybeans and bean export sales have ticked up to other countries.&nbsp; Corn export sales are good, and we are moving
some wheat, thanks in part to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.&nbsp; Also, the Ukraine has been the fourth largest
exporter of corn but for obvious reasons, exports there are down
significantly.&nbsp; The Federal Government
and commodity groups are working to expand markets across the globe.&nbsp; As a side note, exports of commodities have
been hurt but cuts in various federal programs such as USAID.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Low
prices for crop commodities will continue to vex producers, especially when
combined with high input prices.&nbsp; As many
inputs, from chemicals to combines are either manufactured overseas or made in
the U.S. with components or other materials from abroad, the tariffs come into
play.&nbsp; A potential bright spot is lower
oil prices, which may help a bit.&nbsp; The
downside is that corn prices (think ethanol) track with oil prices.&nbsp; Another factor influencing higher prices,
especially nitrogen, is the rising cost for electricity.&nbsp; Producing anhydrous ammonia takes a lot of
energy.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The
one sector of the ag economy that has done significantly better than the crop
side is the beef sector.&nbsp; It will be
interesting to see how this plays out in 2026 and how packers and the public
will react regarding demand.&nbsp; ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will
we finally see a Farm Bill.&nbsp; Many parts
of the Farm Bill where addressed after a fashion in the “One Big Beautiful
Bill.”&nbsp; However, there are major issues
regarding nutrition assistance, crop insurance and a myriad of other factors.&nbsp; The 12 billion dollar payments, scheduled to
come early in 2026 will help but in no way make producers whole.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For
the State of Kansas, will Topeka, legislators, the governor, and producer
groups make real progress on addressing water quantity and quality issues.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally,
in Kansas there are races for statewide offices, the Kansas House, and federal
offices in Congress.&nbsp; Nationwide, what
will happen in November to control of the House and Senate.

Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Top Ag Stories of 2025

First Day Hikes is a national program sponsored by America’s State Parks. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on New Year’s Day within a State Park. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family. There are hundreds of scheduled First Day Hikes across the United States. For more information about the First Day Hike program and other hikes around the United States visit,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stateparks.org/special-programs/first-day-hikes/">http://stateparks.org</a>.

Kansas State Parks are pleased to offer numerous First Day Hike events all across the state. Our staff recommend coming prepared for a First Day Hike. Suggested items to bring may include: Water, snacks, weather appropriate clothing (hat, gloves, heavy coat), hiking shoes, binoculars, a hiking stick, and a camera. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. A vehicle permit is required unless otherwise stated. Check below for a First Day Hike event near you!

Share your photos with us! #FirstDayHikes and #MyKSStatePark. Below is information on some of the area hikes.

Kanopolis State Park Date:&nbsp;January 1, 2026 Time of Event:&nbsp;10:00 A.M. Trail:&nbsp;Split Boulder Trail Meeting Location:&nbsp;State&nbsp;Park Office Details:&nbsp;Trail is moderate in difficulty, 2 miles in length. Hikers may see deer, birds, eagle nests and unique rock structures. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.&nbsp; Cancellation Information:&nbsp;Check the Park Facebook Page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KanopolisStatePark">Kanopolis State Park</a> Contact:&nbsp;Kanopolis State Park Office 785-546-2565.

Little Jerusalem Badlands Date:&nbsp;January 1, 2026 Time of Event:&nbsp;9:00 A.M. Trail:&nbsp;Little Jerusalem Meeting Location:&nbsp;Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park Entrance Details:&nbsp;The trail is Moderate to Difficult in difficulty, 4-5 Miles in length. We will explore inside the chalk formations, looking at fossils, and local flora and fauna. Cancellation Information:&nbsp;Please call the Park office at 620-872-2061 or check the department website.&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.gov/State-Parks/Locations/Little-Jerusalem-Badlands">Little Jerusalem Badlands / Locations / State Parks / KDWP - KDWP</a> Contact:&nbsp;Park Office 620-872-2061

Wilson State Park Date:&nbsp;January 1, 2026 Time of Event:&nbsp;1:00 P.M. Trail:&nbsp;Cedar Trail in the Otoe Area Meeting Location:&nbsp;The old beach parking lot near Cedar Trail. Details:&nbsp;Trail is easy in difficulty, 1 mile in length.&nbsp;The hike will be one mile in length and is ADA accessible. Participants could see various types of wildlife throughout the hike.&nbsp;Storybook "One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me" is on the trail&nbsp; Cancellation Information:&nbsp;Please call the Park Office. Contact:&nbsp;Wilson State Park&nbsp;Office 785-658-2465.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/12/1766904499420.jpeg" alt="Little Jerusalem Badlands between Scott City and Oakley is one of many state parks hosting First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2026. (photo by Mike Courson)" />
 <figcaption>Little Jerusalem Badlands between Scott City and Oakley is one of many state parks hosting First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2026. (photo by Mike Courson)</figcaption>
 </figure>From KDWP First Day Hikes is a national program sponsored by America’s State Parks. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on New Year’s Day within a State Park. First Day Hikes offer a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature and welcome the New Year with friends and family. There are hundreds of scheduled First Day Hikes across the United States. For more information about the First Day Hike program and other hikes around the United States visit,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stateparks.org/special-programs/first-day-hikes/">http://stateparks.org</a>.Kansas State Parks are pleased to offer numerous First Day Hike events all across the state. Our staff recommend coming prepared for a First Day Hike. Suggested items to bring may include: Water, snacks, weather appropriate clothing (hat, gloves, heavy coat), hiking shoes, binoculars, a hiking stick, and a camera. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. A vehicle permit is required unless otherwise stated. Check below for a First Day Hike event near you!Share your photos with us! #FirstDayHikes and #MyKSStatePark. Below is information on some of the area hikes.Kanopolis State Park Date:&nbsp;January 1, 2026 Time of Event:&nbsp;10:00 A.M. Trail:&nbsp;Split Boulder Trail Meeting Location:&nbsp;State&nbsp;Park Office Details:&nbsp;Trail is moderate in difficulty, 2 miles in length. Hikers may see deer, birds, eagle nests and unique rock structures. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times.&nbsp; Cancellation Information:&nbsp;Check the Park Facebook Page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KanopolisStatePark">Kanopolis State Park</a> Contact:&nbsp;Kanopolis State Park Office 785-546-2565.Little Jerusalem Badlands Date:&nbsp;January 1, 2026 Time of Event:&nbsp;9:00 A.M. Trail:&nbsp;Little Jerusalem Meeting Location:&nbsp;Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park Entrance Details:&nbsp;The trail is Moderate to Difficult in difficulty, 4-5 Miles in length. We will explore inside the chalk formations, looking at fossils, and local flora and fauna. Cancellation Information:&nbsp;Please call the Park office at 620-872-2061 or check the department website.&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.gov/State-Parks/Locations/Little-Jerusalem-Badlands">Little Jerusalem Badlands / Locations / State Parks / KDWP - KDWP</a> Contact:&nbsp;Park Office 620-872-2061Wilson State Park Date:&nbsp;January 1, 2026 Time of Event:&nbsp;1:00 P.M. Trail:&nbsp;Cedar Trail in the Otoe Area Meeting Location:&nbsp;The old beach parking lot near Cedar Trail. Details:&nbsp;Trail is easy in difficulty, 1 mile in length.&nbsp;The hike will be one mile in length and is ADA accessible. Participants could see various types of wildlife throughout the hike.&nbsp;Storybook "One Leaf, Two Leaves, Count with Me" is on the trail&nbsp; Cancellation Information:&nbsp;Please call the Park Office. Contact:&nbsp;Wilson State Park&nbsp;Office 785-658-2465.

First steps of 2026: KDWP again offering First Day Hikes on New Year's Day

Sunday A slight chance of snow between 10am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 28. Windy, with a north northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 54. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

New Year's Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday A slight chance of snow between 10am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 28. Windy, with a north northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.Monday Sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 25.Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 54. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 28.New Year's Day Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday's weather

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7a.m. Saturday in Ellsworth County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Malibu driven by Debra E&nbsp;Kendig, 64, Dodge City, was westbound on Kansas 156 six miles west of Ellsworth. The car swerved into the eastbound lane and struck the the rear axles of an eastbound 2023 semi causing it to spin.&nbsp;

EMS transported Kendig to Wesley Medical Center. The semi driver from Illinois was not injured. Kendig was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

ELLSWORTH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 7a.m. Saturday in Ellsworth County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Malibu driven by Debra E&nbsp;Kendig, 64, Dodge City, was westbound on Kansas 156 six miles west of Ellsworth. The car swerved into the eastbound lane and struck the the rear axles of an eastbound 2023 semi causing it to spin.&nbsp;EMS transported Kendig to Wesley Medical Center. The semi driver from Illinois was not injured. Kendig was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Kan. woman hospitalized after car, semi crash

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

As
the clock strikes midnight next Wednesday, the world will turn the page on 2025
into 2026. The Wolf Hotel in Ellinwood is a few years behind. About 100 to be
exact. On New Year’s Eve, the historic hotel is hosting Roaring into 1926: A
Speakeasy Soiree. 

With
just 64 seats available, tickets to the all-night event are $125. Proceeds
benefit the Ellinwood Underground City Foundation and help keep history alive for
future generations.

The
fun begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 as guests arrive at the historic Bank of
Ellinwood, located at the Wolf Hotel. Live dance music, cocktail tables, and roaming
trays of appetizers will greet guests. A brief introduction from the night’s
emcee will follow at 7:15, then the music and intrigue take over. 

An
interactive dinner theater, with Prohibition in effect, will take place from
8:30 to 10:30 p.m. A Prohibition-inspired feast will include Waldorf salad,
asparagus soup, bourbon-glazed ham with German potato salad and baked stuffed
tomatoes, and pineapple upside down cake for desert. A dinner wine will also be
served.

Guests
with the proper credentials will be allowed to enter The Underground Saloon for
the night’s big finale from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A speakeasy password will be
sent with a formal invitation, and the saloon will feature more live music and
drinks. Buyers beware: it’s still Prohibition. 

The
drink menu for New Year’s Eve will feature classics from the era, including: Old
Fashions, Bee’s Knees, Gin Rickey, wine, and champagne for the late-night toast
as the New Year arrives.

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1200814875291023">CLICK HERE</a> for more details.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostAs
the clock strikes midnight next Wednesday, the world will turn the page on 2025
into 2026. The Wolf Hotel in Ellinwood is a few years behind. About 100 to be
exact. On New Year’s Eve, the historic hotel is hosting Roaring into 1926: A
Speakeasy Soiree. With
just 64 seats available, tickets to the all-night event are $125. Proceeds
benefit the Ellinwood Underground City Foundation and help keep history alive for
future generations.The
fun begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 as guests arrive at the historic Bank of
Ellinwood, located at the Wolf Hotel. Live dance music, cocktail tables, and roaming
trays of appetizers will greet guests. A brief introduction from the night’s
emcee will follow at 7:15, then the music and intrigue take over. An
interactive dinner theater, with Prohibition in effect, will take place from
8:30 to 10:30 p.m. A Prohibition-inspired feast will include Waldorf salad,
asparagus soup, bourbon-glazed ham with German potato salad and baked stuffed
tomatoes, and pineapple upside down cake for desert. A dinner wine will also be
served.Guests
with the proper credentials will be allowed to enter The Underground Saloon for
the night’s big finale from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. A speakeasy password will be
sent with a formal invitation, and the saloon will feature more live music and
drinks. Buyers beware: it’s still Prohibition. The
drink menu for New Year’s Eve will feature classics from the era, including: Old
Fashions, Bee’s Knees, Gin Rickey, wine, and champagne for the late-night toast
as the New Year arrives.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1200814875291023">CLICK HERE</a> for more details.

Ellinwood's Historic Wolf Hotel bringing in the New Year in Prohibition-era style

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Sunday A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before noon, then a slight chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a north northwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 35. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 19.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 52.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.Sunday A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before noon, then a slight chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a north northwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery.Monday Sunny, with a high near 35. Monday Night Clear, with a low around 19.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 52.

Saturday's weather

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Wednesday announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of Commerce has awarded $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants, supporting 15 quality-of-life projects across Kansas. The awards leveraged more than $744,186 in local contributions, bringing the total investment available for the projects to almost $1.1 million.

“Our small towns in Kansas are the heart of this state — they have character, history and most importantly, they have passion for growth,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Investing in these projects provides opportunities for smaller, rural communities to make themselves more appealing to their current and future residents as well as attract potential new businesses.”

Awardees of the grant represent communities with a population of 5,000 or less. They also commit to a minimum 10% match and to provide a completed project proposal within 12 months. The projects must be focused on economic development and revitalization efforts through one of the following quality-of-life categories: Childcare and Senior Programming, Community Vibrancy, Food Retail or Libraries.

The Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity had a special check presentation on Monday, December 22, in Yates Center for the awardees. The 2025 SEED grant recipients by category:

Funding for the SEED program, which is administered by the Office of Rural Prosperity in the Kansas Department of Commerce, is provided through the Technology Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions (TEFFI) Development and Expansion Fund. The TEFFI Act was enacted in 2021 through bipartisan legislation to promote economic development throughout the state.

The SEED grant funds are one of the many tools provided by Commerce to support rural Kansas communities. To view the list of past SEED awardees and projects, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kansascommerce.gov%2Fseedgrants%2F/1/0101019b51280f22-e3791696-b540-4164-959f-9bc1869cf9af-000000/q4xSBeMSSMev4lOYo8ncz-C9Gpd79jg3tlOXrOhcYhg=437">here</a>.

About the Kansas Department of Commerce:&nbsp; As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.5TWXrJO3b3qLJa9ieHzydq1eJNWfc7-AJ-GW80r08s8/s/1303135913/br/109392404636-l">Area Development Magazine’s</a>&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.K9Y9Tb0NsjacA1MsAu_7H-njrBFCuqNGN6ODZXi3nmY/s/1303135913/br/109392404636-l">Gold Shovel award</a>&nbsp;in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.dNNQWTpQT0szY4qD2n2LvtDSg1A0HrY6qDhbvmHjyjk/s/1303135913/br/109392404636-l">Site Selection Magazine</a>.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Wednesday announced the Office of Rural Prosperity at the Department of Commerce has awarded $337,833 in Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) grants, supporting 15 quality-of-life projects across Kansas. The awards leveraged more than $744,186 in local contributions, bringing the total investment available for the projects to almost $1.1 million.“Our small towns in Kansas are the heart of this state — they have character, history and most importantly, they have passion for growth,”&nbsp;Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Investing in these projects provides opportunities for smaller, rural communities to make themselves more appealing to their current and future residents as well as attract potential new businesses.”Awardees of the grant represent communities with a population of 5,000 or less. They also commit to a minimum 10% match and to provide a completed project proposal within 12 months. The projects must be focused on economic development and revitalization efforts through one of the following quality-of-life categories: Childcare and Senior Programming, Community Vibrancy, Food Retail or Libraries.The Kansas Office of Rural Prosperity had a special check presentation on Monday, December 22, in Yates Center for the awardees. The 2025 SEED grant recipients by category:Childcare and Senior Programming<ul>
 <li>City of Larned, Pawnee County, $25,000: Developing a greenhouse for senior and youth programs at the Larned community garden</li><li>Grow &amp; Learn Childcare Center, Inc., Wichita County, $14,206: Enhancing a local playground and replacing the center’s washer and dryer</li><li>Hiawatha Foundation for Economic Development, Brown County, $25,000: Furnishing the Natchez Street Café with ADA-compliant tables, chairs and booths</li><li>LiveWell, Sherman County, $25,000: Building an outdoor play area for families in Goodland</li><li>Seneca Downtown Impact, Inc., $11,986: Improving gathering spaces with portable picnic tables downtown as well as adding privacy fencing and improving parking for a daycare facility shared with small businesses</li>
 </ul>Community Vibrancy<ul>
 <li>City of Alden, Rice County, $22,420: Installing two limestone monument entrance signs that read “Alden Welcomes You – Est. 1872”</li><li>City of Clifton, Washington County, $25,000: Building a new and safe playground at the Berner Memorial Park</li><li>Downtown Plainville, Inc., Rooks County, $25,000: Transforming vacant lots into a vibrant community space called “The Yard”</li><li>Greeley County Community Development, Greeley County, $24,468: Assisting businesses with freshening their facades through paint, signage, windows and door replacements, landscaping, outdoor seating and masonry repairs</li><li>Wallace County, $25,000: Adding new mulch, shade structures, a basketball backboard, picnic tables and other greenspace improvements to North Park in Sharon Springs</li><li>Woodson County Revitalization, RevitalizeYC, Inc., $14,753: Creating a system for Yates Center and the historic town square that reduces logistical challenges of sourcing and integrating adequate equipment, enhance capacity and quality of event sound</li>
 </ul>Food Retail<ul>
 <li>City of Isabel, Barber County, $25,000: Rehabilitating the Isabel Community Store with a new roof, interior replacements and new cooler</li><li>City of Jewell, Jewell County, $25,000: Transforming a long-vacant building into a community micro-market and restaurant</li><li>Phillips County, $25,000: Rehabilitating the only grocery store by updating the floors, sealing the metal roof and pouring concrete to replace the dirt floor</li>
 </ul>Libraries<ul>
 <li>Madison Public Library, Greenwood County, $25,000: Renovating the library into a welcoming, updated and functional environment for all to utilize</li>
 </ul>Funding for the SEED program, which is administered by the Office of Rural Prosperity in the Kansas Department of Commerce, is provided through the Technology Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institutions (TEFFI) Development and Expansion Fund. The TEFFI Act was enacted in 2021 through bipartisan legislation to promote economic development throughout the state.The SEED grant funds are one of the many tools provided by Commerce to support rural Kansas communities. To view the list of past SEED awardees and projects, click&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.kansascommerce.gov%2Fseedgrants%2F/1/0101019b51280f22-e3791696-b540-4164-959f-9bc1869cf9af-000000/q4xSBeMSSMev4lOYo8ncz-C9Gpd79jg3tlOXrOhcYhg=437">here</a>.About the Kansas Department of Commerce:&nbsp; As the state’s lead economic development agency, the Kansas Department of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. Commerce accomplishes its mission by developing relationships with corporations, site location consultants and stakeholders in Kansas, the nation and world. Our strong partnerships allow us to help create an environment for existing Kansas businesses to grow and foster an innovative, competitive landscape for new businesses. Through Commerce’s project successes, Kansas was awarded&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.5TWXrJO3b3qLJa9ieHzydq1eJNWfc7-AJ-GW80r08s8/s/1303135913/br/109392404636-l">Area Development Magazine’s</a>&nbsp;prestigious&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA3MTUuNDMyNjU4NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2djYzAyLnNhZmVsaW5rcy5wcm90ZWN0aW9uLm91dGxvb2suY29tLz91cmw9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYXJlYWRldmVsb3BtZW50LmNvbSUyRkdvbGQtU2hvdmVsLUVjb25kZXYtQXdhcmRzJTJGUTItMjAyMSUyRnJlY29nbml6ZS1uZXctc3RhdGUtYW5kLWxvY2FsLWVjb25vbWljLWRldmVsb3BtZW50LWVmZm9ydHMuc2h0bWwmZGF0YT0wNCU3QzAxJTdDUmF5bmEuS2Fyc3QlNDBrcy5nb3YlN0NkNzBjMjZhYTY2MTA0NGRjMDI5MjA4ZDk0N2M0ZTVhYyU3Q2RjYWU4MTAxYzkyZDQ4MGNiYzQzYzY3NjFjY2NjYzVhJTdDMCU3QzAlN0M2Mzc2MTk3MzMyNTA4MjMzODUlN0NVbmtub3duJTdDVFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKV0lqb2lNQzR3TGpBd01EQWlMQ0pRSWpvaVYybHVNeklpTENKQlRpSTZJazFoYVd3aUxDSlhWQ0k2TW4wJTNEJTdDMTAwMCZzZGF0YT0xOXBkTmxST0dtRzJRS2pNSUpTa09WczdsJTJCZ2d3OWc4MUdlVEhZdGZoOUElM0QmcmVzZXJ2ZWQ9MCJ9.K9Y9Tb0NsjacA1MsAu_7H-njrBFCuqNGN6ODZXi3nmY/s/1303135913/br/109392404636-l">Gold Shovel award</a>&nbsp;in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Governor’s Cup by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.dNNQWTpQT0szY4qD2n2LvtDSg1A0HrY6qDhbvmHjyjk/s/1303135913/br/109392404636-l">Site Selection Magazine</a>.

Pawnee, Rice County projects included in latest Rural Economic Development Grants

Legal fees and consequences for driving under the influence are no way to start out a new year. Eagle Media is once again teaming up with the Great Bend Police Department to offer residents a safe ride home on Dec. 31 with the New Year's Eve Taxi.

More than 30 Barton County residents took advantage of the service last year. For a $10 donation, per ride home, an off-duty Great Bend police officer will transport residents anywhere in the county. The service is for getting home, not for going from one bar to another.

Proceeds from the New Year's Eve Taxi will benefit the Great Bend Police Department's Shop with a Cop program. Eagle Media will match up to $500.

This year's New Year's Eve Taxi is presented by Nex-Tech Wireless, Miller Plastics, and Z's Liquor and Z's Liquor Mart. It's sponsored in part by Haz-Mat Response, Rosencrantz Bemis Water Well Company, and Freedom Claims Management.&nbsp;

Nex-Tech Wireless is providing the phones for services. Be safe this New Year's Eve and benefit a local program by calling (620) 639-TAXI, or (620) 639-8294.

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 </figure>Great Bend PostLegal fees and consequences for driving under the influence are no way to start out a new year. Eagle Media is once again teaming up with the Great Bend Police Department to offer residents a safe ride home on Dec. 31 with the New Year's Eve Taxi.More than 30 Barton County residents took advantage of the service last year. For a $10 donation, per ride home, an off-duty Great Bend police officer will transport residents anywhere in the county. The service is for getting home, not for going from one bar to another.Proceeds from the New Year's Eve Taxi will benefit the Great Bend Police Department's Shop with a Cop program. Eagle Media will match up to $500.This year's New Year's Eve Taxi is presented by Nex-Tech Wireless, Miller Plastics, and Z's Liquor and Z's Liquor Mart. It's sponsored in part by Haz-Mat Response, Rosencrantz Bemis Water Well Company, and Freedom Claims Management.&nbsp;Nex-Tech Wireless is providing the phones for services. Be safe this New Year's Eve and benefit a local program by calling (620) 639-TAXI, or (620) 639-8294.

Eagle Media's New Year's Eve Taxi Returns in partnership with the Great Bend PD

Friday Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph. Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.Sunday A slight chance of drizzle or freezing rain before noon, then a slight chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing rain between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Windy, with a north northwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery.Monday Sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday's weather

RICE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Thursday in Rice County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Ram 1500 driven by&nbsp;Layne A.&nbsp;Vaughan-Meier, 18, Lorraine, was southbound on 10th Road at Kansas 4 Highway four and one half miles east of Bushton. The driver missed the stop sign. The pickup struck struck the side of an eastbound 2025 Ford F250 driven by Gregory S. Akers, 68, Akers. After impact the Ford came toa rest in the south ditch, facing northeast.

EMS transported&nbsp;Vaughan-Meier and a passenger in the Ram Russell W. Lane, 18, Lorraine to&nbsp;Ellsworth County Medical Center. Akers and a passenger in the Ford were not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

RICE COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Thursday in Rice County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Ram 1500 driven by&nbsp;Layne A.&nbsp;Vaughan-Meier, 18, Lorraine, was southbound on 10th Road at Kansas 4 Highway four and one half miles east of Bushton. The driver missed the stop sign. The pickup struck struck the side of an eastbound 2025 Ford F250 driven by Gregory S. Akers, 68, Akers. After impact the Ford came toa rest in the south ditch, facing northeast.EMS transported&nbsp;Vaughan-Meier and a passenger in the Ram Russell W. Lane, 18, Lorraine to&nbsp;Ellsworth County Medical Center. Akers and a passenger in the Ford were not injured. All four were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

2 hospitalized after Kan. teen driver missed stop sign

Merry Christmas from Eagle Media

Christmas Day Areas of dense fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Friday Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Christmas Day Areas of dense fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.Friday Sunny, with a high near 70. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Friday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest after midnight.Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Saturday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 19.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 53.

Christmas Day Weather forecast

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON THURSDAY. * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Barton, Chase, Ellsworth, Lincoln, Marion, McPherson, Rice, Russell, and Saline Counties. * WHEN...Until noon Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

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National Weather Service Wichita Issues Dense Fog Advisory

As we celebrate Christmas, I want to take a moment to say thank you.

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