Larned News

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Wednesday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Wednesday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, April 26, in honor of Pope Francis.“As one... Read More.

Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Tuesday, April 22

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The application cycle has opened for Barton County's facade improvement grant program for 2025. Two projects each are planned in Claflin, Ellinwood and Hoisington, where ten thousand dollars of county funds are being matched by a like amount from each... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Tuesday, April 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council Monday approved a three-year contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to provide veterinary services for Brit Spaugh Zoo. The clinic owned by Dr. Nels Lindberg is purchasing the clinic of the current provider,... Read More.

Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pawnee Rock

Thursday, April 17

PAWNEE ROCK, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pawnee Rock public water supply system located in Barton County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break... Read More.

United Way Impact Grant Applications Now Open!

Wednesday, April 16

The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) Impact Grant Applications are officially open! If your organization is doing impactful work in Health, Education, or Financial Stability, apply today!Application process: Simple one-page application, Funds awarded in May, Total annual funding: $5,000Apply now Read More.

Roni Ettleman Promoted to Principal of Larned High School

Tuesday, April 15

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education has announced the promotion of Mr. Roni Ettleman, as Larned High School's next Principal, effective July 1, 2025.Mr. Ettleman, who currently serves as LHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, will step into his new... Read More.

Barton County Commission Honors Former County Treasurer Jan Karlin, Proclaims April 8, 2025 as “Jan Karlin Day”

Tuesday, April 15

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Barton County Commission honored former County Treasurer Jan Karlin during the Commission Meeting on Tuesday April, 15, proclaiming April 8, 2025 as Jan Karlin Day in honor of Karlin’s long and trailblazing service to Barton County. Karlin passed away... Read More.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas

Monday, April 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A first-in-Kansas conference dedicated to supporting rural entrepreneurship will bring together people from across the state this summer.The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference promotes small communities and highlights people, businesses and best practices for creating an entrepreneurial mindset. All... Read More.

Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo Connects Employers and Job Seekers This Week

Monday, April 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2025 Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo will be held Wednesday, April 16, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at the Great Bend Events Center (3111 10th Street). The event is free to attend and open to job seekers of... Read More.

Great Bend City Crews to Start Work at McKinley and 6th

Friday, April 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend recommends the community to be attentive as crews begin work in the area of McKinley and 6th. There will be work on a damaged area of asphalt on the outside lanes for Northbound traffic of... Read More.

FHSU Raises $180,000 on 5th Annual Giving Day

Friday, April 11

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s 5th annual Giving Day is a wrap, and once again, the Tiger family showed up in a big way. Preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling $180,000. This incredible show of support highlights the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements

Thursday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. “Made possible through the IKE Transportation Program, these projects address much... Read More.