Larned News

Larned State Hospital Mental Illness Awareness Week Free Movie | Inside Out 2 | October 9 at 6:30 PM

Monday, October 7

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — Larned State Hospital has a free movie on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm. It will be hosted at the State Theater and the movie is Inside Out 2. The movie is to make aware of... Read More.

Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 18, 2024, in Topeka.Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

Venture Corporation to Begin Street Resurfacing

Monday, October 7

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Engineering Department would like to inform everyone that beginning today Monday, October 7th, 2024, Venture Corporation will commence work on the 2024 Street Resurfacing Project.The streets to be worked on... Read More.

The IGNITE Business Competition Finals: This Thursday Night in Great Bend

Monday, October 7

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The stage is set for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition, and the top five finalists, known as the “Live 5,” are ready to compete for a share of $95,000 in prize money. The live finals... Read More.

Board of Regents Releases Fall Enrollment Numbers

Wednesday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Board of Regents has released fall semester enrollment figures. Based on the 20th day fall census, enrollment across Kansas' public higher education system is up by four percent compared to last year's 20th day numbers. Regents Chair Carl Ice said... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.

KDA and KDHE Remind Kansans to Vaccinate Animals Against Rabies

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment together advise Kansans to be alert to the human health risk caused by unvaccinated animals, following a second detection of rabies in a... Read More.

Three Counties State Opposition to NIETC Proposal

Wednesday, October 2

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — County Commissioners from Barton, Pawnee and Russell Counties voted Tuesday night to submit joint comments to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing their Midwest Plains National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor concept. This came during a joint meeting... Read More.

Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s New Melody Marsh

Monday, September 30

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) marked an exciting milestone with a special Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on Friday, September 27th at 12:00pm, celebrating the grand opening of their new interactive feature—the... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Community Blood Drive This Thursday, American Red Cross to Give Out $10 Amazon Gift Cards

Monday, September 30

Story by Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross... Read More.

Kansas CPR Training Expands into New Location, Celebrates with Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Friday, September 27

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, September 26th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Kansas CPR Training to celebrate the growth of the business and its move to a new location at 2609 1/2... Read More.