2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (173+ words) The Barton Community College Board of Trustees will review the college’s Early Childhood program during a study session on July 14. Those who oversee the program –including KellyAnn Bonnell, instructor/coordinator of the program, said the program needs to be updated…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (473+ words) The Golden Belt Community Foundation is preparing to launch another year of funding opportunities designed to strengthen programs and services for children and families throughout the region. Beginning July 1, GBCF’s online grants portal will open for the Neighborhood Youth Grant,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (303+ words) The Wilson Lake Area Association is ringing in the Fourth of July with a packed day of activities on the water and at the park, including the return of a beloved tradition that’s been on hold for several years. “We…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (523+ words) Stepping Stones to Recovery hosted a community celebration on June 20, bringing together individuals, families and supporters for an afternoon centered on faith, recovery and fellowship. The event featured live music, raffle prizes and powerful personal testimonials from individuals whose lives…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (198+ words) An open-air tent revival is taking place this week at 242 U.S. 281, Great Bend. The “Hope for My City” gathering mirrors the evangelical revivals that happened across the South in the 1800s, with a big tent for anyone who wishes to attend. The…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (406+ words) When Great Bend High School students start each day this fall, their cell phones will be turned off and, along with smart watches and ear buds, they will be placed in a lockable pouch that can only be unlocked with…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (220+ words) As summer gets into full swing, vacations, camps, family gatherings, and community events quickly fill our calendars. Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be easy to overlook what makes summer truly special—the memories we create…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (631+ words) Representatives of two local agencies are sharing with their colleagues the information they gleaned at a recent training session, which they say will enhance their contributions to the local Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT). Casey Rowland, family-engagement advocate at Juvenile Services (JS),…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (416+ words) Barton Community College invites incoming sixth through eighth graders to explore hands-on activities through its summer camp series. The series includes two Cyber Camps, STEM Forensics Camp, Cougar Stage Camp, and Healthcare Discovery Camp. Each camp is designed to give…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (43+ words) Great Bend Tribune Salina Area Technical College celebrated its 2026 commencement ceremony on May 2 at Tony’s Pizza Events Center, honoring the college’s largest graduating class in school history during its milestone 60th anniversary year....