Larned News

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.

Larned Chamber Ambassadors’ Fall Mum Sale, Pre-Orders Due by Aug. 26

Tuesday, August 20

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — The Larned Chamber Ambassadors are selling 8-inch potted mums to fund downtown Christmas events. You can order mums for $10 each or 3 for $25. Mums are available in red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white.... Read More.

Meet the Barton County President Wed. Aug 28

Tuesday, August 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Aug. 19, 2024) — To celebrate the start of a new academic year and new leadership, Barton Community College will host a ‘Meet the President’ event from 4:30-6 p.m. on Aug. 28 at Dry Lake... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Involved in Sheridan County Fatal Collision

Tuesday, August 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. — On August 19, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper was responding to a two-vehicle fatality collision involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that occurred on K-23 between Hoxie and I-70 in Sheridan... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

Composite Site Usage Issues

Monday, August 19

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like to advise the public as to the proper usage of the compost site. Our compost site is permitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and as... Read More.