Larned News

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2025

Sunday, January 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2025. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species,... Read More.

Barton County Approves Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program, Matching $15K Provided by Program

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing 2025 participation in the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program. This program provides up to a $15,000 benefit as a workforce development tool for eligible persons establishing domicile... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Commercial Solar Regulations for Three-Mile Zoning Jurisdiction Around City

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Three weeks after failing to gain approval, the Great Bend City Council last night approved commercial solar regulations for the three mile zoning jurisdiction around the city. At the December 16th meeting the Council was one vote short... Read More.

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Sunday

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of central Kansas into east central and northeast kansas for Sunday. Winter storm warnings continue for areas around Iola and Yates Center and the area from Pratt to St. John to Larned to Hays. Winter... Read More.

Road Conditions Across Central Kansas Worsen as Winter Storm Approaches

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Road conditions are rapidly deteriorating across central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation as of 12:30 PM reported roads across much of western and central Kansas and in the area from Yates Center to Fort Scott of southeast Kansas as being at... Read More.

Larned Snow Preparations for Upcoming Winter Storm

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — Larned City Manager Brad Elits provided an update this morning on the city's plans to deal with the winter storm. Street Department crews have been maintaining trucks, installing chains, filling trucks with sand and salt, installing plows, and coordinating extra... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Offers ICE House with the First Class Free

Friday, January 3

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) to host the second year of the "Entrepreneurial Mindset" series with a free introductory class on Monday, January 8, 2025. This opportunity invites aspiring entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and community members... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Two Dead After Shooting in Great Bend, High-Speed Chase and Crash

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Two people are dead after a Friday morning shooting in Great Bend and a high speed chase that extended into Stafford County, ending in a crash southwest of St. John. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, which is... Read More.

KHP 2024-25 Patrol Reports Christmas Holiday Activity

Friday, December 27

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Christmas Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked one fatal... Read More.