Larned News

Former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank Sentenced to 293 Months in Prison for Embezzlement

Monday, August 19

Press Release shared by the United States Department of Justice WICHITA, KAN. — A Kansas man was sentenced today to 293 months in prison for using his former position as chief executive officer (CEO) of a bank to embezzle tens of millions of dollars in... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared to 139 units for the month... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Up Over Month, Year

Saturday, August 17

Labor Market Report: July 2024 By the Kansas Department of Labor Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.2% in July.... Read More.

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Thursday, August 15

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 14, 2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Responds to Those Affected by Recent Business Closure

Wednesday, August 14

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Megan Barfield sent out a release in response to ongoing efforts after the closure of Value Health/Benefit Management LLC and the job losses that resulted from the closure. “We are actively working in partnership with... Read More.

One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget, Dropping Nearly 1.4 Mills from 2024

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2025 budget that keeps the amount of funding from property taxes at the same level as for the past three years. With that, the projected mill levy for the 2025 budget will... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Bowers Named Old Bill Honorees for 45th Annual Barton Foundation Auction; Tickets Available until Aug. 12

Friday, August 9

By Lindsey Bogner, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Foundation Board has chosen Barry and Monica Bowers to receive the prestigious “Old Bill Honorarium” at the 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction. The event, which marks the Sapphire Anniversary of the... Read More.

Mann Hires Dodge City Native as District Representative

Wednesday, August 7

By U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann DODGE CITY, Kan. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the hire of Josie Shearer as a district representative based in his Dodge City, Kansas office. Shearer is a Dodge City local and graduated from Dodge City High School... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Area County Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd GOLDEN BELT — Two area sheriffs lost re-election bids in Tuesday's Republican primary elections. Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King was defeated by Larry Atteberry who received 56 percent of the primary vote. Atteberry is unopposed in the November general election. Also losing... Read More.