Larned News

How a Fed Interest Rate Increase Affects Credit Card Debt, Auto Loans

Wednesday, May 10

NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans. On Wednesday, the central bank boosted its benchmark rate by a quarter-point to 5.1%. Rates... Read More.

Provision of Kansas K-12 Funding Bill Slices State Aid to About 100 Public School Districts

Wednesday, May 10

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The school funding bill forwarded by the Kansas Legislature to Gov. Laura Kelly — noteworthy for what it excluded as well as what it included — contained an unexpected budget twist that potentially blindsided as many as... Read More.

Nearly $10.4 Million Project to Resurface K-61 in Pratt, Reno Counties

Tuesday, May 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A combined project totaling almost $10.4 million will involve a mill and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on about 35 miles of K-61 in Pratt and Reno counties.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to begin around May 22 and be completed around... Read More.

Kansas State Employee Virtual Job Fair Set for May 17

Tuesday, May 9

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) — The state of Kansas is hiring. Job-seekers are invited to attend the State of Kansas Agencies Virtual Job Fair Wednesday, May 17 (8:00 am to 5:00 pm). This virtual fair, which is hosted by KANSASWORKS, will focus... Read More.

Wilson Residents will Seek to Dissolve USD 112 District following BOE’s Decision to Close Wilson Junior-Senior High School

Monday, May 8

WILSON, Kan. – Wilson area residents angered by a January vote by the Central Plains USD 112 Board of Education to close Wilson Junior-Senior High School plan to file a petition Tuesday morning to dissolve the district altogether.A group of Wilson area patrons, represented... Read More.

Golden Valley, Inc. and Pawnee County Coop Members Vote to Approve Merger

Monday, May 8

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. – Members of Golden Valley, Inc. and Pawnee County Cooperative Association voted late last week to merge the two cooperatives. Members of both gave the required 2/3rds approval at meetings held last Thursday.The process of the merger can now begin, with... Read More.

KU Researchers Develop App to Treat Eating Disorders

Monday, May 8

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - Researchers at the University of Kansas have created a smartphone app that can help treat eating disorders. The app uses existing eating disorder resources, but gives participants more control over when to access those materials. It also includes virtual check-ins... Read More.

Country Artist Cooper Alan with Frank Ray Hit the Stage at Kansas State Fair September 12

Monday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Country music fans, mark your calendars! Rising star Cooper Alan will be performing with Frank Ray at the Kansas State Fair on Tuesday, September 12. After graduating college, Cooper Alan packed up and moved to Nashville, TN where he has been making waves... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability

Thursday, May 4

TOPEKA – Wedneday, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding opportunities to build the infrastructure needed for more homes and... Read More.

EPA Fulfills Governor Kelly’s Request to Save Kansans Money at the Gas Pump This Summer

Thursday, May 4

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted her request to allow the sale of E15 products – gasoline blended with 15% ethanol – during the summer months through an emergency waiver. This action will help prevent potential fuel shortages and... Read More.

Larned City Council Sets New Swimming Pool Hours

Thursday, May 4

LARNED, Kan. – The Larned City Council has approved a change in Swimming Pool hours for the upcoming season. The pool will continue to open at 12:30 p.m. but will see a two-hour change in closing time from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m.The Council... Read More.

Barton and Stafford County Seniors Recipients of Central Kansas Catbackers Scholarships

Thursday, May 4

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – Five graduating seniors from Barton and Stafford Counties have been awarded $1 thousand scholarships each from the Central Kansas Catbackers. Since 2016, the group has awarded scholarships to local students planning to attend Kansas State University.Joshua Hildebrand from Stafford High... Read More.