Larned News

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2024 Service Academy Selection Board

Friday, November 1

By the Office of US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2024 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service... Read More.

General Election to Feature Write-In Campaigns, Uncontested Races in Golden Belt

Thursday, October 31

By Lucky Kidd Beyond legislative races, most voters in the Golden Belt will face uncontested races on their local ballots Tuesday. There are write-in campaigns involving two area sheriffs who lost in their respective Republican primaries, some city races, and special questions on the ballot... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Launches Hybrid Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Thursday, October 31

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — In an exciting development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This innovative program... Read More.

VA Delivers Record Care and Benefits to Kansas Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024

Tuesday, October 29

By the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Kansas.These... Read More.

Barton County Approves $30K Equipment Purchase from Bauer Computers

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of just over $30,000 in computer equipment from Bauer Computers for various departments. Information Technology Director Dereck Hollingshead said the County has a plan to annually replace a certain number of computers.... Read More.

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73, came one day before a jury... Read More.

AG’s Office Secures Guilty Plea, 21-Year Sentence in Attempted Murder Case

Tuesday, October 29

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach PRATT, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced. On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt... Read More.

Crack Repair Set on U.S. 56 in Rice County, U.S. 183 in Rush County

Monday, October 28

By Kansas Department of Transportation RICE/RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on asphalt crack repair projects in Rice and Rush counties.One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects will be on U.S. 56 in Rice County, from the Lyons east city limits to... Read More.

Kansas Commerce Announces Fifth Round of HEAL Grants

Monday, October 28

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the availability of $1.5 million for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state to... Read More.

Pedal into Mobility Week with Free KANcycle Rides in Kansas

Monday, October 28

SALINA, Kan. — Kansas is gearing up to celebrate the 4th Annual Mobility Week from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2024. During this week, KANcycle is offering free rides on its bicycles using the promo code "MobWeek24," which is valid throughout the KANcycle service... Read More.

FHSU’s Docking Institute Releases 2024 Kansas Speaks Survey

Monday, October 28

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — The Docking Institute of Public Affairs recently released the annual Kansas Speaks Survey of public opinion. A panel of 645 adult residents of Kansas ages 18 and older were surveyed online to assess their attitudes and opinions regarding... Read More.