Larned News

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Wednesday, November 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced on Monday that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two. The multi-million... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Monday, November 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced today that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two. The multi-million project,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Friday, November 7

~~Kansas SNAP recipients can expect to see November benefits on their EBT cards on Nov. 7~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has begun processing full November benefits to Kansans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off Crest Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, November 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Crest Theatre, located at 1905 Lakin Avenue, where Addison Crites, Great Bend Public Relations Director, read a proclamation from Mayor Cody Schmidt officially declaring... Read More.

Larned Area Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. (November 4, 2025) - Barton County Unofficial Election Results Ballots Cast- 3,171 Voter Turnout- 18.60% Great Bend City Mayor -Alan Moeder 1,322 -Davis A. Jimenez 604 Hoisington City Mayor -Chris Kinman 293 -Scott A. Fleming 58 Great Bend City Council Ward 1 -Shelly Peacock 247 -Deklyn Craven 131 Ward 2... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Tuesday, November 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, November 4

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22 commemorating the recent completion of a KHP aircraft hangar facility at the Hays Regional Airport. This 6,800 square foot hangar facility was completed in May 2025 and includes hangar... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Monday, November 3

University plans nine events beginning in early December MANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February. The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a Shifting... Read More.

K-State Extension, KU Cancer Center Partner to Boost Cancer Screenings Statewide

Monday, November 3

Early detection is key to surviving cancer, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Two of Kansas’ leading institutions are joining forces to help residents across the state take charge of their health through regular cancer screenings. Kansas State University Extension and The University of Kansas Cancer Center... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development Signs Lease with Equity Bank to Establish New Commercial Kitchen

Friday, October 31

ST. JOHN, Kan (Sept. 30, 2025) — Stafford County Economic Development Inc. (SCED) has signed a commercial lease agreement with Equity Bank to establish a new commercial kitchen and training space in Stafford County. Equity Bank hopes to help boost entrepreneurial efforts in Stafford... Read More.