Great Bend and other towns across Kansas are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Great Bend, KS community.

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Kansas COVID-19 Cases

Kansas New Coronavirus Cases:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Cases: 946,564
Kansas New Coronavirus Deaths:
Kansas Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,229
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Great Bend

Bring back the Legislative Coffees

Last Tuesday’s “Pints and Politics” at Dry Lake Brewing was a success and is worth repeating. It was disappointing, however, to hear Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President Megan Barfield say these ... More info »

Great Bend Tribune - 04/20/2024 08:01am

Ben Payton celebrates 100th birthday

Great Bend resident and World War II veteran Ben Payton will celebrate his 100th birthday today, April 18. He was born April 18, 1924, in Ellsworth County. The family farm was located between ... More info »

Great Bend Tribune - 04/18/2024 03:12am

Trail of Death marker gets new signage in Decatur

Decatur was a camp site for the more than 800 Potawatomi people during their forced march from Indiana to Kansas in 1838. More info »

Herald & Review - 04/24/2024 10:45am

The day they closed Big Boy’s: A look at 38 St. Louis restaurants from days gone by

On April 20, 2005, the iconic restaurant Big Boy's in Wright City along Highway 70 closed its doors for a final time. More info »

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 04/20/2024 08:59pm

Meet the woman who helped inspire major advances for disabled travelers

The 19th introduces Emily Voorde, a longtime friend of Secretary Pete Buttigeg whom he credits for his understanding of traveling and navigating the world as a wheelchair user. More info »

Stacker on MSN - 04/18/2024 10:08am

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