Larned News

Quick & Right Roofing Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with Great Bend Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a milestone with a ribbon cutting for Quick & Right Roofing on April 23, 2026, in honor of the company’s five-year anniversary in business. Quick & Right Roofing is a family-owned and operated... Read More.

Cinco de Mayo Meets Small Business Week at Leader’s Lunchroom in Great Bend

Monday, April 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community leaders to attend a special May session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and meaningful action. The... Read More.

Two People Injured in Weekend Crashes

Sunday, April 26

Two people were injured in weekend crashes in central Kansas. One person received serious injures in a two vehicle crash Friday evening north of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's office said preliminary investigation indicated an SUV driven by Isaiah Suter-Tan was northbound... Read More.

Concrete Work in Belpre to Prompt Detour Starting the Week of May 4th

Friday, April 24

BELPRE, Kan. - A Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) project to replace the concrete pavement on K-19 in Belpre in Edwards County will start the week of May 4, conditions permitting. The work will require the closure of K-19 in Belpre. Motorists should follow the... Read More.

Governor Approves Extradition of Suspect Related to Alleged Sexual Assault at Larned State Hospital

Thursday, April 23

LARNED, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has approved the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office Application for Requisition from the State of California of Kayode Agbolade Ogunba, a 61 year old Nigerian National. Ogunba was charged on February 20, 2026, in the Pawnee County District Court with... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates Cleaning By Jess With Ribbon Cutting For Anniversary, Expansion

Thursday, April 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 16, in honor of Cleaning By Jess and owner Jessica Lysinger, celebrating multiple business milestones including the company’s one-year anniversary, office relocation, and service expansion. Cleaning By Jess,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announced $18.9 Million in Kansas Airport Grants

Tuesday, April 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced $18.9 million for 53 airport development projects across Kansas. By leveraging local matches, the awards will contribute $95 million in total improvements to the state’s aviation network. The funding supports the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general... Read More.

Larned Man Appeared in Pawnee County District Court Regarding Alleged Felony Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 21

LARNED, Kan. – Derek Damon Delgado, 28 of Larned, Kansas, appeared Monday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court before Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell regarding an allegation of Felony Child Abuse. The criminal case stems from a joint investigation by the Sedgwick County Exploited and... Read More.

Two Arrested Following Violent Assault in Edwards County

Tuesday, April 21

EDWARDS COUNTY, Kan. – Two men have been arrested following an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Edwards County Sheriff’s Office connected to a violent assault in December 2025. On Dec. 8, 2025, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI assist with... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates Equity Bank Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, April 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Equity Bank’s new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 20, 2026. Located at 4101 10th Street, the new facility serves as a regional hub designed to better support... Read More.

KDOT Recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week

Monday, April 20

The Kansas Department Transportation and its safety partners are going orange during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, to help raise awareness and reduce crashes in work zones. Safety is important for both the highway workers and motorists. About 9 out of 10... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged in February

Saturday, April 18

The Kansas Department of Labor reports the state's February unemployment rate of 3.9% is unchanged from January and up a tenth of a point from a year ago. Due to the federal government shutdown last fall, employment numbers are catching up from the months... Read More.