Larned News

2024 People’s Choice Tournament Reaches Final Four Coolest Kansas-Made Products

Thursday, September 26

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - People's Choice tournament on Thursday reached its final four products.Presented by Forvis Mazars, Kansans cast more than 10,000 votes during the second round of tournament voting that concluded... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Officially Welcomes Dusty Deines as Production & Sports Manager

Wednesday, September 25

By Brenna Eller Ad Astra Radio has recently welcomed a new member to the crew. Production and Sports Manager Dusty Deines. He will not only be helping behind the scenes in the production studios, but you will also get to hear Deines call games for... Read More.

Great Bend Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Increased Police Presence at Great Bend Middle School

Wednesday, September 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark released a statement to the public today with information regarding increased police presence at the Great Bend Middle School. "This measure is being taken as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of students,... Read More.

Announcing the “Live 5” Finalists for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition

Wednesday, September 25

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 $95,000 in prize money. The live finals will take place... Read More.

Great Bend Man Sentenced for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child

Tuesday, September 24

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Great Bend Man who entered an “Alford Plea” to aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving incidents occurring in Larned between 2016 and 2017 was sentenced Tuesday to just over 26 ½ years in prison.Shelby Lee Starr... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce/Kansas Tourism Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to Kansas through innovative campaigns.“Investing... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective... Read More.

KFB Legal Foundation Awards Rural Law Practice Grants to Three Attorneys

Sunday, September 22

By the Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Legal Foundation has named three new attorneys as recipients of the organization’s Rural Law Practice Grants.Paige Harding, Clarissa Ratzlaff and Jack Roenne are eligible to receive up to $16,500... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Bazine, Ness County

Thursday, September 19

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

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

Wednesday, September 18

OSHA Reevaluating Proposed Rule & its Impact on Volunteer Fire Departments By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and his colleagues to reevaluate... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates 30 Years of Kids Ag Day

Tuesday, September 17

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On September 4th, the 30th Annual Kids Ag Day took place at Diamond K Farms, now owned and managed by Josh Koelsch, marking three decades of educating Barton County’s fourth-grade students about the vital... Read More.

Half Century Club Gives Back to Third-Generation FHSU Student

Tuesday, September 17

By FHSU Alumni Office HAYS Kan. — Growing up in Ellsworth, Braden Schulte has always exemplified the determined spirit Fort Hays State University students are known for. With his senior year underway, Braden is thankful to those who have supported him throughout his time on... Read More.