Larned News

Three Injured in Vehicle Crash South of Hoisington

Tuesday, August 6

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Three people were injured this morning in a three-vehicle crash south of Hoisington. According to the Barton County Sheriff's office the crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on US 281 at 90 Road about a mile and a... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights: Logan Burns Named New City Administrator

Tuesday, August 6

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Logan Burns has been named the new City Administrator for Great Bend. Burns, who is currently Assistant City Administrator, was named to the post following an executive session at Monday night's Great Bend City Council meeting. He replaces... Read More.

Larned City Council Approves Appointments of Eight Members to City Tourism Committee

Tuesday, August 6

Larned City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday approved appointment of eight members to the city's Tourism Committee as recommended by Mayor William Nusser. Vicki Gillett, the current Committee chair, was appointed to a one-year term, with... Read More.

Utility Crews Working on Two New Main Breaks

Tuesday, August 6

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utilities crews are working on two separate water main breaks this morning. The first is located at Main and Railroad Avenue and the second is located at Third & Plum. Expect water service outages or reduced... Read More.

Select the Next Kansas License Plate Design by 5 PM August 9

Monday, August 5

By the State of Kansas KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Revenue invites you to participate in selecting the next personalized license plate design for the State of Kansas. Kansans can vote on their favorite design as many times as they’d like between 9 a.m. CT... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break at 17th and 281 Bypass

Monday, August 5

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews for the City of Great Bend are currently working on a water main at 17th and the 281 Bypass. Those in the area should expect water service outages or reduced pressure. The City reminds the public to... Read More.

Grant Opportunity Available to Bolster Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2024) — The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship announced a new $500,000 grant opportunity for established registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas. Awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000 per awardee. These grant funds will be... Read More.

Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Monday, August 5

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition is excited to announce the semi-finalists who are advancing to the next stage of this year’s event. As the competition narrows the field in preparation for the live finals... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Enrolling for Fall Session of CO.STARTERS Core Program for Entrepreneurs

Friday, August 2

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) is excited to announce the upcoming CO.STARTERS Core program, a ten-session, cohort-based initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn... Read More.

Upcoming Election Deadlines and Dates

Thursday, August 1

Make your voice heard and vote in the State and Local Primary Elections Tuesday, Aug. 6! Election Deadlines and Dates: State and Local Primary Elections Aug. 5: In-person advanced voting ends at noon. Aug. 6: State and local primary election. All advanced ballots must be postmarked... Read More.

Barton Foundation Big Benefit Auction Celebrates Sapphire Anniversary; Tickets Available

Thursday, August 1

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 45th Annual Big Benefit Auction, the Sapphire anniversary of the event, are available through Aug. 12. The auction will take place on Aug. 24. Tickets are $50 each or $400... Read More.

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas

Thursday, August 1

Contest to Highlight Kansas Manufacturers By the Kansas Manufacturing Council / The Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC), an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas. Presented by Forvis Mazars, KMC launched... Read More.