Larned News

Three Arrests, Two Cases, One Unusual in Great Bend

Saturday, June 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police have of late had some interesting cases, including one in a place you wouldn't think of. Case one began June 6th when they took a report of a theft in progress in the 900 Block of MacArthur Road where... Read More.

Celebrating Fifteen Years of Maurices in Great Bend

Friday, June 13

Great Bend, Kan. — Congratulations to Maurices for celebrating 15 years at their current location! On June 14th, Maurices, a leading women’s fashion brand, celebrated 15 years of success and continued growth at their current location on 10th St. Maurices, was founded on the... Read More.

Fort Larned School Board Approves Pay Raises, Facility Upgrades, and New Policies for 2025-26

Thursday, June 12

LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the negotiated handbook with their teachers for the 2025-26 school year. Related to that the board approved a 3.5 percent compensation increase for classified staff and for district administrators, with the... Read More.

Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office Introduces New K9 Officer

Thursday, June 12

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A new K9 officer has been selected for the Pawnee County Sheriff's Office. Argo is a 13-month-old male Belgian Malinois, born in the Czech Republic, and has been stateside for the past several months for initial training. Argo will be partnered with... Read More.

Cindy Holscher Announces 2026 Kansas Governor Candidacy

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The first Democrat has jumped into the 2026 Kansas Governor's race. State Senator Cindy Holscher of Overland park announced her candidacy Thursday to succeed term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Holscher said she plans to focus on “kitchen table” issues in her campaign. Other priorities... Read More.

Hutchinson Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Stafford

Thursday, June 12

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Hutchinson woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening northeast of Stafford. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a vehicle driven by Brittany Hayden was westbound on Northeast 40th Street when she failed to yield at Northeast 120th Avenue... Read More.

Kansas Board of Regents Approves Tuition Hikes for Five Kansas Colleges

Thursday, June 12

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Board of Regents this week approved tuition increases for five of the six state universities under its control. Tuition will be increasing by 3% at the University of Kansas, 3.5% at Wichita State University and Kansas State University's Manhattan campus,... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Announces New Athletic Director

Wednesday, June 11

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 has announced the hiring of Brian Deterding as the new athletic director and assistant principal at Larned High School. Deterding comes to LHS from Kiowa County USD 422 in Greensburg, where over the past 12 years he has... Read More.

Four Arrested for Drug Possession in Two Great Bend Traffic Stops

Monday, June 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two Traffic stops over the weekend by Barton County Sheriff's Deputies in Great Bend put four people in jail on drug charges. Stop one was about 4 p.m. Friday in the 2900 block of 22nd Street, where deputies became suspicious of... Read More.

Home Sales Down, Prices Up

Monday, June 9

Prairie Land Realtors' Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service showed 132 homes sold in May, which was off 13 from May 2024. However, the value of what sold, at $26.7 million, was up from a year ago. The median sales price for May at $179,222 was up... Read More.

Water Leak Work at Patton and Eisenhower

Monday, June 9

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, June 9, Utilities crews will begin working on a water main break at Patton and Eisenhower. Expect the possibility of a disruption in service in the areas of 10th and Patton to Eisenhower to Cherry Lane. Please be attentive and... Read More.

Hays Police Department Reminds Residents of Guidelines for Fireworks Retailers

Monday, June 9

HAYS, Kan. — The City of Hays Police Department is issuing an important reminder regarding regulations for fireworks retailers and wholesalers ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Compliance with city guidelines ensures a safe and enjoyable holiday for all residents. Fireworks sales within the Hays city limits... Read More.