While the City of Great Bend continues to search for a new interim City Administrator, a full time administrator will not likely be hired until after the first of the year. That’s according to City Attorney Bob Sulter who is currently filling the spot vacated by Howard Partington who retired in August.

Suelter says they are conducting interviews this week to find someone to serve on an interim basis, but says the city will likely wait until after the November elections to find a full-time replacement.

Bob Suelter Audio

Meanwhile, the city is moving forward with hiring a new Fire Chief to replace the retired Mike Napolitano and replacing council member Wayne Henneke who resigned his position during the height of the Cliff Couch controversy.

Bob Suelter Audio

Suelter, who was a guest Wednesday on “City Edition” on 1590 KVGB AND 97.7 FM, said there are three candidates for the open Fire Chief position and all three are currently on staff.

An Ellinwood man was pronounced dead after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a pickup Tuesday morning.

The fatal accident was reported at 11:07 a.m. in the 500 block of East E Street in Ellinwood near the Lakin Comanche Cemetery. Ellinwood Police Chief Art Keffer says the bike rider was traveling west on E Street but was riding against traffic in the eastbound lane when he made an abrupt turn to the north and was struck by a 2006 Chevy Silverado in the westbound lane. Vehicles were approaching the bicyclist, age 79, from both directions when the rider turned towards the cemetery area and was struck into the ditch by the pickup.

The bicyclist, who recently moved back to Ellinwood, was pronounced dead at the scene from a local coroner.

The fatal incident is being ruled an accident with no charges placed on the driver.

Barton County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log (9/12)

Fatality

At 11:07 a.m. fatal accident occurred in the 500 block of E. E Street in Ellinwood involving a vehicle and a bicycle.

Burglary / Not in Progress

At 5:04 p.m. a burglary was reported on Kansas Avenue.

Non-Injury Accident

At 8:09 p.m. an accident was reported at Susank Rd and 180 Rd.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (9/12)

Abdominal Pain / Problems

At 3:22 a.m. a subject was transported from 5225 Ridgeway Dr.

Theft

At 12:11 p.m. a theft by deception was reported at 2316 12th Street.

At 12:33 p.m. two push mower were reported stolen from 312 Pine Street.

Warrant Arrest

At 12:45 p.m. an officer arrested Cody Reed at 1308 Monroe on six Great Bend Municipal Court warrants.

Theft

At 1:51 p.m. a theft was reported at 1005 Roxanne Dr.

Traumatic Injuries

At 8:06 p.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 1108 Morton Street.

BOOKED: Juvenile of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for disorderly conduct, no bond.

BOOKED: Amy Valdez of Great Bend for Great Bend Municipal Court case for battery DV, bond set in lieu of $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: James Whiting of Salina on a Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Janie Bryant-Strange of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for battery LEO and battery DV, bond set at $1,000 C/S or 48-hour OR bond.

BOOKED: Cody Reed of Great Bend for GBMC case for failure to appear, with $1,000 C/S. GBMC case with $2,000 C/S. GBMC case for contempt with $1,242.50 cash only or 30 days in jail. GBMC case for contempt with $752.50 cash only or 30 days in jail. GBMC case for contempt with $497.50 cash only or 30 days in jail. GBMC case for contempt with $472.50 cash only or 30 days in jail.

BOOKED: Jazmin J. Nunez on Great Bend Municipal Court case for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, battery DV, and criminal damage to property with a bond of $2,500 C/S.

RELEASED: Jonathan Powell on Barton County District Court warrants for probation violation after being released to his Ellis County charges and being sentenced on all BCDC charges for treatment.

RELEASED: Misty Salem of Stafford to be transported to KDOC.

RELEASED: Juvenile of Great Bend on a Barton County District Court case for disorderly conduct after being released to the Great Bend Police Department to be released to KVC in Hays.

RELEASED: Amy Valdez of Great Bend for Great Bend Municipal Court case for battery DV after posting a $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Janie Bryant-Strange of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for battery LEO and battery DV after posting a $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Caitlin Detter of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for distribution of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of stolen property, and possession of a firearm while under the influence after posting a bond of $2,500 from Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Bruce Felder of Rush Center for Rush County District Court case for interference LEO after posting a $1,250 surety through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Juvenile of Great Bend for BTDC case for probation violation to Bob Johnsons.

RELEASED: James Whiting on Barton County District Court warrant with a $1,000 surety bond through TNT Bail Bonds.