Larned News

Friendship Meals Seeking Donations to Offset Funding Cuts

Sunday, December 22

By Lucky Kidd Some donations have been received to help the Friendship Meals program continue in the Larned area in the wake of federal funding for it being cut by nearly Half. Welcome Inn Senior Center director Juanita Lemon tells Ad Astra News they are looking... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Hoisington

Friday, December 20

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 — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Hoisington public water supply system located in Barton County.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

Food and Toy Distribution Saturday in Larned

Thursday, December 19

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned Lions Club will be distributing holiday food boxes and gifts in Pawnee County Saturday. This is the final year the Fort Larned Lions is overseeing the food basket part of the program along with the distribution,... Read More.

Trophies to the Table Returns on Dec. 19

Thursday, December 19

By MPIRE Realty Group/Kansas Trophy Experience GREAT BEND, Kan. — MPIRE Realty Group and Kansas Trophy Experience partner with USD 428 to Provide Locally Harvested Meat to Families this Holiday Season For the second year, MPIRE Realty Group and Kansas Trophy Experience are teaming up to... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Wednesday, December 18

By Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — Two new classes of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, December 17 in Salina, Kansas. Condensed Recruit Class #69 graduated four (4) new troopers and Basic Recruit Class #70 graduated... Read More.

Barton County Commissioner Gives Credit to Barton, Pawnee, and Russell County Residents for NIETC Proposal Cancellation

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Monday's announcement about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) no longer pursuing the proposed Midwest Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) was brought up at this morning's Barton County Commission meeting. Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson said a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Hoisington

Tuesday, December 17

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment HOISINGTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Hoisington public water supply system located in Barton County. This advisory impacts customers inside the city... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Monday, December 16

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Jan. 6-9 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will start Jan. 13... Read More.

Welcome Inn in Larned Seeking Funds to Continue Friendship Meals Program

Thursday, December 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Welcome Inn Senior Center in Larned is in desperate need of donations in order to keep their doors open. Due to a 50 percent cutback in federal funding for the center, they are in danger of closing. This would... Read More.

Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Approves 2025 District Legislative Priorities, Other Meeting Items

Wednesday, December 11

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education discussed legal services again at Monday's meeting. No bids were submitted to provide comprehensive legal services for the district, and following an in-depth discussion on this the Board formed a committee... Read More.

Barton County Commission Sets 30 MPH Speed Limit for Barton Hills Subdivision, Moves Insurance Coverage to KCAMP

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — With less than ten days now left before the first half of 2024 property taxes are due, Barton County property owners are still waiting on their tax statements. This came up during Tuesday's County Commission meeting, and Commissioner... Read More.

Plea Entered in Pawnee County Burglary and Weapons Case Before Trial

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A scheduled jury trial Tuesday in Pawnee County District Court involving two cases against a Great Bend man didn't happen, as before jury selection began a plea agreement was presented. Under that agreement Roy Gene Robertson pled guilty to... Read More.