Larned News

Barton Theatre to Present Musical “Sing Sing Blues” Written by Barton Psychology Instructor

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present an emotional yet uplifting musical, “Sing Sing Blues,” written by Barton Psychology Instructor Eric Smith, with multiple showings Feb. 20-23 with general admission tickets available for $10 at the door, and the... Read More.

Michigan Man Killed in Head-on Crash Saturday Night Near Turon

Sunday, February 16

TURON, Kan. — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a Saturday night head-on crash on K-61 near Turon.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Martin McLaughlin of Romulus, Michigan. He was southbound on K-61 just west of Olcott Road, a little... Read More.

Stafford County YEC Competition Held Friday

Friday, February 14

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place Friday, with six teams competing in the competition at the Stafford County Annex in St. John.First prize went to Lilly Brummer and Tara Dowling's B&D Bakery for which they got a $750 prize... Read More.

City of Great Bend Snow Removal Parking on Broadway and 24th

Friday, February 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend is advising residents living on Broadway, between Main Street and Cherry Lane, as well as those who live on 24th Street between Main Street and McKinley, to not park on the streets due to the... Read More.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Class Wraps Up, Paving the Way for Future and Current Business Owners

Thursday, February 13

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The latest session of the Entrepreneurial Mindset class, based on the book Who Owns the Ice House?, has successfully concluded, leaving participants with valuable insights and a renewed perspective on business and problem-solving.Out of the 11 individuals who enrolled, eight... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

Wednesday, February 12

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.

KHP 2025-04 Collegiate Law Gives College Students Experience in Law Enforcement Field

Tuesday, February 11

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy College students will have the opportunity this summer to experience what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy. The Collegiate Law program is hosted by the Patrol and will be held from... Read More.

Parking on Broadway and 24th

Tuesday, February 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Please be advised that with the impending weather, the City of Great Bend is kindly asking individuals to not park on the street that live on:Broadway between Main Street and Cherry Lane 24th Street between Main Street and McKinleyThe... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Chairmen Moran, Bost & Sen. Kennedy Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Tuesday, February 11

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) – chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced legislation to prevent veterans from losing their Second Amendment right to purchase or... Read More.

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

Tuesday, February 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 36 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization.Engineering Ambassadors are current engineering students chosen to promote the engineering profession and act as hosts for the college. Each ambassador... Read More.

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Door to Door Survey Postponed to Feb. 24

Monday, February 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Due to the potential of inclement weather this week there have been changes to the dates of The City and JEO going door-to-door. The City of Great Bend, in partnership with JEO Consulting Group, will be conducting in-person visits to... Read More.