Larned News

Evergy Urges Safety Around Electricity this Labor Day Weekend

Tuesday, August 26

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The unofficial end to summer is approaching. Evergy urges families to be safe around electricity this coming Labor Day Weekend.Whether picnics or outdoor yardwork, here are steps families can take to be safe:When hosting a party, keep guests away... Read More.

Crash Claims Life of Stafford County Man Friday Night

Sunday, August 24

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Stafford County man died in a Friday night crash in far northeast Stafford County.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Adam Bellindir, 33, of Hudson.Bellindir's car was eastbound on Northeast 160th Street about ¾ mile west of Northeast... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Agribusiness Committee Seeks Community Investment for 31st Annual Kids Ag Day

Friday, August 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Committee is seeking community support for its 31st Annual Kids Ag Day, a signature event that exemplifies the Chamber's Elevate GBK strategic plan in action.Scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd, Kids Ag Day will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Judge Bruce Brown

Friday, August 22

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 22, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags to be lowered at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities in honor of 18th Judicial District Division 10 Judge Bruce Brown who passed away on Thursday,... Read More.

Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

Friday, August 22

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band:James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Announces End of Measles Outbreak in Southwest Kansas

Thursday, August 21

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced that the measles outbreak affecting southwest Kansas has officially ended. Two full incubation periods, for a total of 42 days, have passed since the last confirmed case was reported. As there is not an... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Countryside Estates MHP, Hays KS, LLC, Ellis County

Wednesday, August 20

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Countryside Estates MHP, Hays KS public water supply system located in Ellis County.This advisory does not affect customers who receive water from the City of Hays or the... Read More.

GBHS to Host “Think Before You Post” – The Power of Social Media Tour with Chet Kuplen

Wednesday, August 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Parents and guardians of USD 428 students in grades 6–12 are invited to an important and eye-opening presentation at Great Bend High School Auditorium, 2027 Morton Street, on Thursday, August 21, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The program, “Think Before... Read More.

Kansas Legislators Despair About $60 Million Annual Cost of Contract Nurses at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, August 19

Larned, Osawatomie superintendents outline reasons to keep private contract labor TOPEKA, Kan. — The state of Kansas invests more than $60 million annually to hire contract nursing staff to work at state psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie, but the financial boost hasn’t closed job... Read More.

Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company

Tuesday, August 19

RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) today announced that each company’s board of directors has unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in... Read More.

KAB Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

Monday, August 18

The KAB is excited and proud to announce our Hall of Fame inductees, class of 2025! The Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the KAB. Recipients of the KAB Hall of Fame Award are individuals who have attained... Read More.

Death Investigation Underway in Hays Following Standoff

Sunday, August 17

HAYS, Kan. — Hays Police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating a late Saturday night domestic violence incident that left one person dead and another hospitalized.The incident was initially reported about 11:40 PM by a minor inside the home who said a... Read More.