Larned News

2025 KidWind Challenge Competitions to Begin this Week

Tuesday, February 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge kicks off this week. The annual competition has grown significantly from one regional challenge with 14 teams in 2016 to six regional events with a total of 94 teams from 48 schools this year.The first regional... Read More.

Governor Kelly, American Airlines CEO Release Joint Statement on ICT Visit

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — A joint statement was released Monday, Feb. 3 by Governor Laura Kelly, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, and Representative Ron Estes (KS-4) following a visit with American Airlines team members at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport... Read More.

FHSU Department of Biological Sciences Awarded $385,971 National Science Foundation Grant

Monday, February 3

HAYS, Kan. — The Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has been awarded a $385,971 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their research project, "Uncovering Change Catalysts: Examining Community of Practice Members as They Leverage Individual Course Improvements... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved January Bids

Monday, February 3

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Jan. 22, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $26M to Improve Rural Road Infrastructure in Hamilton and Edward Counties

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Department of Transportation has received over $26 million in federal funding to improve rural road infrastructure in Hamilton and Edwards counties.“This significant investment will transform rural infrastructure in southwest Kansas by improving accessibility... Read More.

Bipartisan Early Childhood Proposal Introduced in Kansas House and Senate

Friday, January 31

~Compromise Bill Streamlines Child Care Licensure and Regulatory Structures, Consolidates Existing Early Childhood Programs~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of Kansas legislators announced Friday that an early childhood compromise bill was introduced into both chambers of the Kansas Legislature. This bill streamlines... Read More.

K-State Offers Program for Middle and High School Students to Learn about Careers in Helping Professions

Friday, January 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is giving middle and high school students an opportunity for hands-on learning about careers in helping professions at the annual Social Impact Lab on April 2.Seventh-through-tenth graders can participate in the program, which is hosted by the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Thursday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in honor of those who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Thursday, January 30

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.Below are statements from elected officials on the crash. STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

K-14 Closed in Rice County Wednesday Due to Sinkhole

Wednesday, January 29

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation has temporarily closed K-14 in Rice County due to a sinkhole. The sinkhole is in Lyons between 2nd and 3rd streets.According to KDOT Great Bend Maintenance Superintendent Mitch Jenkins, the highway is closed on the... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

Iron Horse Financial Collaborates with Simmons and Simmons to Expand Client Services in Larned and McPherson

Monday, January 27

LARNED, Kan. — Iron Horse Financial, founded by Jaime Malm, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Simmons and Simmons, a well-respected local tax and accounting firm that has been around since the 1930s. This collaboration signifies Iron Horse's expansion into Larned, Kansas,... Read More.