Larned News

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.

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.