Larned News

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety Over Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists.The... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Claflin

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment CLAFLIN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Claflin public water supply system located in Barton County.Customers should observe the following precautions until further... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Carryover Budgets for Juvenile Services and Central Kansas Community Corrections for the 2025 Fiscal Year

Tuesday, August 27

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved carryover budgets for Juvenile Services and Central Kansas Community Corrections for the 2025 Fiscal Year. This utilizes funds both entities received from fees collected over the prior year. Juvenile Services Director Marissa Woodmansee... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Live Broadcast and Open House

Monday, August 26

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio and guests Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located at 517 E. 30th Ave, Suite... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit

Monday, August 26

By Great Bend Economic Development Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit Nov. 13, 2024, a premier event designed to inform and inspire employers and managers in the Barton County area. This year’s summit, organized in... Read More.

Work Begins on US 56 Between Hubbard and Holland, Expected to Take Two Weeks

Sunday, August 25

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Street crews has started work on US-56 between Hubbard and Holland on Tuesday Aug. 23, to repair an area that has wash boarded.Traffic control has been set up to one lane for West... Read More.

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Friday, August 23

46 Cities Across Kansas to Hold "Bucks for Buckles" Campaign Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or... Read More.

Barton’s 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble to Benefit Fort Riley Soldiers

Thursday, August 22

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Barton Community College is hosting its 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble Sept. 14 at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Junction City. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit wounded soldiers from Fort Riley.The entry fee is $60 per... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, August 22

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S.... Read More.

Important Takeaways from Midwest Plains Energy Corridor Meeting

Wednesday, August 21

Official Release of the Pawnee County Attorney's Office LARNED, Kan. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Wednesday morning, Larned Mayor Will Nusser, Pawnee County Commissioner Bob Rein and Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett met via tele-video conference with members of the Leadership Team of the Grid Deployment... Read More.

SurePoint Ag Celebrates This Year’s Outstanding Summer Interns

Wednesday, August 21

By SurePoint Ag Systems ATWOOD, Kan. — SurePoint Ag is thrilled to spotlight our exceptional group of summer interns for 2024. This year, we welcomed a diverse and talented cohort of interns who have made significant contributions across our various departments, furthering our mission to... Read More.