Courtesy photo Pictured is the Barton County Treasurer’s Office. County Treasurer Jim Jordan is frustrated that taxpayers are subsidizing the cost of vehicle tag renewals since the state won’t ...

STAFFORD — Celebrating Trojans, their fans and hometown spirit, the Stafford Oktoberfest committee announce Clinton Bullard as the 36th Annual Parade Marshal. When you think of a Trojan fan, this ...

The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the Commission Room in the Arlnex. Chairman Stanford called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Present Jim Stanford, ...

Students play a game in the Kirkman Activity Center during last year’s Senior Day event. Students can win free Barton items throughout the day, as well as win scholarships, raffle prizes and learn ...

FUEL Barton County, in partnership with The University of Kansas Health System, will host Fall Fest 2025, bringing back a beloved community celebration that brings families together for an evening of ...

As people grow older, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly vital and not just for longevity, but for quality of life. One often-overlooked aspect of health in the aging population or even ...

The Golden Belt Trail Alliance (GBTA), a relatively new 501c3 dedicated to building trails in central Kansas, is hosting a “Lake Barton Trail Family Night” tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Trailhead at U.S ...

Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security while my husband receives only approximately $750 monthly. Is he ...

The public is invited to attend a candlelight remembrance for Charlie Kirk from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Jack Kilby Square. Lynn Bolding, Great Bend, said she organized the event to honor Kirk ...

The City of Great Bend will continue fogging mosquitoes twice a week until Oct. 9, announced by the streets department on Monday. Spraying will occur between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight on ...

A 37-year-old inmate of Larned State Hospital appearing in Pawnee County District Court on aggravated escape charges has been ...

If your joints ache after sitting too long or make crackling sounds when you get up, you’re not alone. More than half of older adults in the U.S. report having at least one arthritic joint, and while ...