Larned News

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.

Stafford to Host Public Meeting on Downtown Historic District Survey

Monday, January 27

STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford and Stafford County Economic Development are having a public meeting at Stafford City Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a historical district survey to be conducted in the downtown area of Stafford during... Read More.

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Monday, January 27

KIOWA COUNTY, Kan. — A chase that led to a fatal accident in southwest Kansas Saturday night has been linked to a homicide investigation in Anderson County.According to information from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies had made a welfare check at a residence... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates United Way’s New Location and Community Impact

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK), celebrating their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served as an opportunity... Read More.