Larned News

Slight Risks of Severe Storms Later Afternoon and Evening Sunday for Portions of Central Kansas

Sunday, March 24

By Lucky Kidd A slight risk of severe storms exists for later this afternoon and this evening for portions of central Kansas. The slight risk area is generally to the southwest of a line from Hays to McPherson to just east of the Wichita.The precipitation... Read More.

Eldridge Fencing Celebrates 30 Years of Success

Friday, March 22

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Eldridge Fencing, a family-owned business that began its journey in a modest garage in 1994, proudly commemorates its 30th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Chamber Coffee... Read More.

Fresh Start Woodworks Ready to Serve

Thursday, March 21

By Megan Barfield, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Fresh Start Woodworks, a new manufacturing venture based in Great Bend, celebrated its grand opening with a Chamber Coffee and ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by sister company Just In Time Remodeling. Owned by Justin... Read More.

Individualized Attention Boosts Assessment Scores and Graduation Rates in Great Bend

Thursday, March 21

By Mark Tallman, Kansas Association of School Boards GREAT BEND, Kan. — “We've got something in place for every type of student. It could be an advanced student who's taking dual credit classes with Barton County (Community College), it could be a kid who knows... Read More.

Hoisington Native Barton Alum Helps Children and Families as a Social Worker

Thursday, March 21

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — While many children grow up in a supportive and nurturing family environment, that is not the case for all children, and Barton alum and Hoisington native MyKayla Burgess has found meaning in providing comfort... Read More.

Barton Foundation’s 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Set for April 21 at Camp Aldrich

Wednesday, March 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Foundation aims to enhance the Barton student experience with its 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., April 21 at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. in Claflin.... Read More.

Barton Hosting Enrollment Days to Prepare Students for 2024-2025 School Year

Wednesday, March 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Potential students will have an opportunity to gear up for the fall semester during Barton’s popular “Enrollment Day” sessions, which start on April 16 and will continue throughout the summer. Students can call (620)... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

Barton Dance Theatre to Host “Dancing With the Cougars” Salsa and Latin Dance Class Fundraiser

Wednesday, March 13

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Dance Theatre will host another “Dancing with the Cougars” fundraiser class featuring a salsa and Latin dance class from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. March 19 in Studio 34, and all proceeds will go to... Read More.

K-96 Resurfacing to Begin in Barton, Rush Counties

Wednesday, March 13

By Kansas Department of Transportation BARTON/RUSH COUNTY, Kan. (March 11, 2024) — Resurfacing will start soon on two K-96 projects totaling $8 million in Barton and Rush counties.The Kansas Department of Transportation projects involve a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-96 from just east of... Read More.

KLQR 1510 AM Heard in Arctic Norway

Tuesday, March 12

By Brenna Eller NORWAY/LARNED, Kan. — A Norwegian DX hobbyist by the name of Odd-Jorgen (OJ) Sagdahl, from Trondheim, Norway recently caught reception of KLQR (Larned's Classic Hits station) in a small fishing village called Kongsfjord, located in the north-east of Arctic Norway.The hobby... Read More.