Larned News

Corrected Ticket Prices Announced for 2024 Great Bend Airfest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Airport GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Airfest Committee has identified that incorrect ticket prices were previously released in various media forms for the 2024 Great Bend Airfest, taking place from September 20-22, 2024. Please refer to the correct ticket... Read More.

Donation Items Requested for 19th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala, Sept. 28

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Donations are now being accepted for the live and silent auctions at the 19th annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala.The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Columbus... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Contract with Postalocity

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved contracting with Postalocity, at a cost of nearly $17,500, for the bulk mailing of Revenue Neutral Rate Notice statements which have to be put into the mail by Aug. 10.County Clerk Bev Schmeidler... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the roadThe Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

K-4 Resurfacing is Set in Rush County

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — A K-4 resurfacing in Rush County is expected to start around Tuesday, July 23.The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a scrub seal. The project will be on K-4 from the Ness/Rush county line to... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs.In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

July 25th State & National Candidate Forums

Friday, July 19

By the Great Bend Chamber of CommercePrimary Election Candidates Contested Races (August 6, 2024) - County ClerkBev SchmeidlerAlicia (Schartz) Straub- County Register of DeedsGlennda FrenchSusan Williams- City Council - 1st WardLindsey Krom-CravenGary W. Parr- Ellinwood Hospital... Read More.

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.