Larned News

Kesler Family Supporting Aspiring Bankers at FHSU

Thursday, July 18

By: The FHSU Foundation HAYS, Kan. — First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.

Barton Healthcare Students Place in International HOSA Competition

Thursday, July 18

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community CollegeGREAT BEND, Kan. — Students from Barton’s chapter of HOSA (Future Health Professionals) joined about 12,500 students in Houston, Texas earlier this summer at the 2024 International Leadership Conference (ILC), where they competed against students from all 50... Read More.

Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park Fixed and Open Today

Thursday, July 18

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. —The City of Great Bend Public Lands Department is pleased to announce that the pump at the Splash Pad at Veterans Memorial Park has been successfully replaced. The splash pad will be open again starting today,... Read More.

Kansas’ 2nd District GOP Candidate Forum Features Marriage Proposal, Devotional Silence

Thursday, July 18

Five candidates delve into campaign rhetoric, gun violence and Trump By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (July 17, 2024) — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects

Wednesday, July 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the... Read More.

Senator Moran Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump

Tuesday, July 16

By Brenna Eller Senator Jerry Moran shared in his recent newsletter that he is praying for the United States and stated the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump not only took the life of an innocent father, but injured Trump and was an attack... Read More.

Larned Rural Initiative Mural Grant Project

Monday, July 15

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — There is a change going on in Downtown Larned! Check out the two new murals on the North side of the old Alco building and the West Side of Chromotize.These murals were made possible by... Read More.

Kansas Launches Campaign to Entice Former Residents to Return Home

Monday, July 15

Kansas launches campaign to entice former residents to return home By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer According to the adage, if you love something, set it free. If it’s meant to be, it will return to you.The state of Kansas is working to tip the... Read More.

Barton Foundation and American Plains Co-op Partner to Support New Ag Complex

Monday, July 15

By Maggie Harris, Barton County Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The opening of the new Ag and Transportation Complex at Barton Community College is approaching this August, and to assist with ongoing projects at the complex, the Barton Foundation has received a significant... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Receives Grant Funds from the Patterson Family Foundation for IGNITE Innovation Center Project

Monday, July 15

By the Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is pleased to announce the receipt of $394,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation Thriving Rural Grant program. The grant funds will allow GBED to purchase equipment and furnishings for the... Read More.

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

Saturday, July 13

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger MarshallKansas City, Kan. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the assassination attempt against President Trump that took place earlier today:“Tonight, we watched in horror as an assassination attempt was made on President... Read More.