WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo said that one of its long-time residents, Max the Grizzly bear, died on Tuesday. He was estimated to be 37 to 40 years old.

Great Bend’s Ian Premer confirmed on X that he’s committed to Notre Dame. The 6′6, 230-pound athlete picked the Fighting Irish over KU, K-State and Iowa State.

A Great Bend father is encouraging people to get CPR training after using it to save his 2-year-old daughter.

On Thursday, Great Bend’s Ian Premer, a four-star recruit and the top-rated player in the Class of 2026 according to 24/7 Sports, announced his commitment to Notre Dame.

Ian Premer, a four-star tight end who is ESPN's No. 60 prospect in the 2026 class, picked Notre Dame over Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State.

Ian Premer, No. 3 ranked tight end, commits to Notre Dame, moving Fighting Irish to No. 2 class for 2026 Premer chose Notre Dame over Iowa State, Kansas and Kansas State ...

BREAKING: Notre Dame has landed a commitment from Great Bend (KS) tight end Ian Premer, a consensus Top 50 prospect.Ranked No. 43 nationally and No. 3 among tight ends by… ...