Larned News

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Two Dead After Shooting in Great Bend, High-Speed Chase and Crash

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two people are dead after a Friday morning shooting in Great Bend and a high speed chase that extended into Stafford County, ending in a crash southwest of St. John. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.

Friendship Meals Seeking Donations to Offset Funding Cuts

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd Some donations have been received to help the Friendship Meals program continue in the Larned area in the wake of federal funding for it being cut by nearly Half.Welcome Inn Senior Center director Juanita Lemon tells Ad Astra News they are looking... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Hoisington

Friday, December 20

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment HOISINGTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Hoisington public water supply system located in Barton County. The advisory was issued because of a... Read More.

Food and Toy Distribution Saturday in Larned

Thursday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned Lions Club will be distributing holiday food boxes and gifts in Pawnee County Saturday. This is the final year the Fort Larned Lions is overseeing the food basket part of the program along with the distribution,... Read More.

Trophies to the Table Returns on Dec. 19

Thursday, December 19

By MPIRE Realty Group/Kansas Trophy Experience GREAT BEND, Kan. — MPIRE Realty Group and Kansas Trophy Experience partner with USD 428 to Provide Locally Harvested Meat to Families this Holiday SeasonFor the second year, MPIRE Realty Group and Kansas Trophy Experience are teaming up to... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic Recruit Class #70 graduated... Read More.

Barton County Commissioner Gives Credit to Barton, Pawnee, and Russell County Residents for NIETC Proposal Cancellation

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Monday's announcement about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) no longer pursuing the proposed Midwest Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) was brought up at this morning's Barton County Commission meeting.Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson said a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Hoisington

Tuesday, December 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment HOISINGTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Hoisington public water supply system located in Barton County. This advisory impacts customers inside the city... Read More.