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Great Bend City Council

Week of March 15, 2026

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High Wind Warning Issued for Central Kansas Through Sunday Evening

Gusts up to 65 mph expected with blowing dust reducing visibility across the region

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Barton County Commission Summary

Week of March 11, 2026

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Citizen Journal Is Sending More Emails — Here's Why

We're splitting our local government summaries to get you the news faster.

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Great Bend local news summary

Week of February 18, 2026

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Introducing the Citizen Journal Sponsor Portal

The easiest way to reach your community.

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Great Bend local news summary

Week of February 6, 2026

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McPherson Journalism Startup Earns State Innovation Grant

Citizen Journal among 16 Kansas companies receiving proof-of-concept funding through ACCEL-KS program

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Great Bend local news summary

Week of January 27, 2026

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Great Bend Airport Secures $314,000 for Runway Rehabilitation

Runway 17-35 project part of statewide infrastructure initiative

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Barton County Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.4%

County outperforms state's 3.8% rate as job market stays tight

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Great Bend local news summary

Week of January 11, 2026

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Snow to Follow Thursday Rain Across Southwest Kansas

Light to moderate accumulations expected Friday; travel impacts possible in far southwest

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Strong Winds Sweep Kansas

Bitter Cold Monday

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KNOWN ISSUE WITH ANDROID APP

Issue was introduced with our 12/23 software update

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7 Takeaways From Great Bend USD 428 School Board Meeting

December 8 2025

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Great Bend local news summary

Week of December 20 2025

High Winds, Fire Danger Threaten Central Kansas

Gusts up to 60 mph expected through Thursday evening with extreme grassland fire risk.