Larned News

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man. The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him. Batman... Read More.

Fort Hays State Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Monday, March 31

HAYS, Kan. — For the 18th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation from militaryfriendly.com. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated... Read More.

Great Bend Alive Kicks off Fridays on Forest Season Five with a Ribbon Cutting on April 25th

Monday, March 31

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED), is excited to announce the Fridays on Forest season opener on April 25, 2025. The kickoff event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams to Main Street. Lee... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

Two Arrested in Macksville Drug Bust, Numerous Animals Seized

Friday, March 28

MACKSVILLE, Kan. — Two people were arrested Friday morning after the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Macksville, St. John and Stafford Police, the Highway Patrol, Kansas Wildlife and Parks and KHP and Stafford K9 officers executed a search warrant at a home in... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Prairie Bank of Kansas Announces Sale of Parent Holding Company, Plans for Merger with Community National Bank and Trust

Wednesday, March 26

Prairie Bank of Kansas is changing hands. The Stafford-based bank, which also has locations in Buhler, Hutchinson and Inman, announced this week the sale of its parent holding company, Farmers National Bancshares Inc. to Community Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Chanute based Community... Read More.

Big Bend Bash: A New Downtown Festival Coming to Great Bend on June 7

Tuesday, March 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED), is partnering with the City of Great Bend to introduce a brand-new festival, Big Bend Bash, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025. Designed to celebrate local culture and... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Tuesday, March 25

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature Tuesday voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Kansas Senate Bill 4 that ends the grace period for mail ballots to be received requiring all advance ballots to be in to the county clerk or election... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Changes on Procuring Cold Mix Asphalt for Projects, Appoint Andrew Fischer as Comanche Township Trustee

Tuesday, March 25

Barton County Commission Meeting March 25, 2025, Highlights BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a change in how the county procures cold mix asphalt for road projects. Earlier this month the Commission had tabled purchase of cold mix after staff indicated they... Read More.

Connect with Job Seekers at the Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo

Tuesday, March 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Time is running out to secure your booth for the Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo on April 16 at the Great Bend Events Center! This event attracts a diverse group of job seekers, including students looking for internships and... Read More.