Larned News

Barton County Approves $30K Equipment Purchase from Bauer Computers

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved purchase of just over $30,000 in computer equipment from Bauer Computers for various departments. Information Technology Director Dereck Hollingshead said the County has a plan to annually replace a certain number of computers.... Read More.

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73, came one day before a jury... Read More.

AG’s Office Secures Guilty Plea, 21-Year Sentence in Attempted Murder Case

Tuesday, October 29

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach PRATT, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced. On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt... Read More.

Crack Repair Set on U.S. 56 in Rice County, U.S. 183 in Rush County

Monday, October 28

By Kansas Department of Transportation RICE/RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on asphalt crack repair projects in Rice and Rush counties. One of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects will be on U.S. 56 in Rice County, from the Lyons east city limits to... Read More.

Kansas Commerce Announces Fifth Round of HEAL Grants

Monday, October 28

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the availability of $1.5 million for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state to... Read More.

Pedal into Mobility Week with Free KANcycle Rides in Kansas

Monday, October 28

SALINA, Kan. — Kansas is gearing up to celebrate the 4th Annual Mobility Week from Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2024. During this week, KANcycle is offering free rides on its bicycles using the promo code "MobWeek24," which is valid throughout the KANcycle service... Read More.

FHSU’s Docking Institute Releases 2024 Kansas Speaks Survey

Monday, October 28

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — The Docking Institute of Public Affairs recently released the annual Kansas Speaks Survey of public opinion. A panel of 645 adult residents of Kansas ages 18 and older were surveyed online to assess their attitudes and opinions regarding... Read More.

Sen. Moran Urges FAA Administrator Whitaker to Modernize Space Launch & Reentry Framework

Monday, October 28

By US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today called on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker to update launch and reentry regulations which are impeding our nation’s commercial space industry, as well operations that support NASA and... Read More.

Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down

Monday, October 28

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 30. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge... Read More.

KDHE Announces Nineteen Additional Grantees for Drug Endangered Children Program

Monday, October 28

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced the second round of funding for the Drug Endangered Children in Kansas (DECK) program. The first round of funding, awarded in October 2023, included 18 communities. With... Read More.

Washington Fugitive Captured in Larned

Thursday, October 24

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Pawnee County Sheriff's Office, Larned Police, and the United States Marshals Office Fugitive Task Force apprehended what the sheriff's office called an exceptionally dangerous fugitive Thursday. The person was wanted on felony warrants out of Washington State and... Read More.

2024 General Election Information

Thursday, October 24

Important Dates Coming Up for the General Election: Oct. 29: Last day to apply for an advance mail-in ballot. Nov. 4: In-person voting ends at noon. Nov. 5: General election. All advance ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 8. Check... Read More.