a very high level. some are saying it s one of the biggest storms ever to hit our country. it built very rapidly,ed a briefing with secretary of homeland security and the administrator of fema and we are watching hurricane michael. it s just hitting shore now. winds are going up to close to 200 miles an hour. category 4. you don t hear about that. it s the most powerful recorded storm to strike the florida panhandle ever. it will bring with it anywhere from 150 mile to almost 200 mile an hour winds. the storm surges could be up to 15 feet. additional rainfall could also produce flash flooding at the highest levels. we have been in constant communications with governor rick scott of florida.
with all the authorities in the various states. we re very well prepared for massive amounts of food and we have first responders all over, the electrical companies are staged and ready to go in after the storm. over a thousands trucks. we have large amounts of food and water and everything else
The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education has approved a new program to help high school students who need help with reading skills and a pilot program to help students of all ages who are English language learners.
The base pay for teachers at Great Bend USD 428 was increased by $1,800 for 2024-2025, to $46,000 per year. All district employees will see pay increases, and those who worked in the district last year and are returning will receive a bonus.
Jonna Dee Naylor, 78, passed away May 25, 2024, at her home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on December 21, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to John and Winifred (Boyd) Lake.