Larned News

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off Crest Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, November 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Crest Theatre, located at 1905 Lakin Avenue, where Addison Crites, Great Bend Public Relations Director, read a proclamation from Mayor Cody Schmidt officially declaring... Read More.

Larned Area Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. (November 4, 2025) - Barton County Unofficial Election ResultsBallots Cast- 3,171Voter Turnout- 18.60%Great Bend City Mayor-Alan Moeder 1,322-Davis A. Jimenez 604Hoisington City Mayor-Chris Kinman 293-Scott A. Fleming 58Great Bend City CouncilWard 1-Shelly Peacock 247-Deklyn Craven 131Ward 2... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Tuesday, November 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — On Tuesday, Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on the day of interment to honor the passing of Vice President Dick Cheney. “Vice President Cheney... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Held Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, November 4

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22 commemorating the recent completion of a KHP aircraft hangar facility at the Hays Regional Airport.This 6,800 square foot hangar facility was completed in May 2025 and includes hangar... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Monday, November 3

University plans nine events beginning in early December MANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February. The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a Shifting... Read More.

K-State Extension, KU Cancer Center Partner to Boost Cancer Screenings Statewide

Monday, November 3

Early detection is key to surviving cancer, officials say MANHATTAN, Kan. — Two of Kansas’ leading institutions are joining forces to help residents across the state take charge of their health through regular cancer screenings.Kansas State University Extension and The University of Kansas Cancer Center... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development Signs Lease with Equity Bank to Establish New Commercial Kitchen

Friday, October 31

ST. JOHN, Kan (Sept. 30, 2025) — Stafford County Economic Development Inc. (SCED) has signed a commercial lease agreement with Equity Bank to establish a new commercial kitchen and training space in Stafford County. Equity Bank hopes to help boost entrepreneurial efforts in Stafford... Read More.

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge To Be Held Again In Stafford County

Friday, October 31

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Budding young entrepreneurs from across Stafford County will showcase their business ideas during the 2026 Stafford County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), scheduled for February 2026 (exact date to be announced). The event will be held at the Stafford County Annex,... Read More.

K-State to Highlight Nutrition Calculator During Annual Swine Day Nov. 20

Thursday, October 30

University's swine nutrition team says tool will help producers increase profitability MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University swine experts have created a new swine calculator that they say can help producers increase profitability on their farms. The tool, which can be found online at... Read More.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

Tuesday, October 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect,... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

Tuesday, October 28

University plans nine events beginning in early DecemberMANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February.The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a... Read More.