Larned News

32nd and Williams Intersection to be Closed

Monday, March 11

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Crews will begin working on the intersection of 32nd and Williams on Tuesday, March 12th. Crews will be excavating and replacing the flowline and surrounding concrete. Expect the intersection to be closed for the next... Read More.

Golden Belt Telephone Launches 2024 Scholarships

Monday, March 11

By Golden Belt Telephone Association Golden Belt Telephone Association is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 GBT Scholarship. GBT will award 10 scholarships, each worth $700!These scholarships are dedicated to supporting passionate and dedicated high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education.... Read More.

KDOT Supports Applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Renews Impact Grants Program to Support Local Non-Profits

Monday, March 11

By the United Way of Central Kansas BARTON/PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the renewal of its Impact Grants Program, offering funding opportunities for non-profit organizations in Barton & Pawnee Counties.The application process is streamlined, requiring... Read More.

K-State Health Professional Urges Kansans to Schedule Annual Wellness Exam

Monday, March 11

See the doctor yearly to make sure ‘we’re as healthy as we can be,’ says Johannes At a glance: All Americans should have an annual wellness exam to maintain good physical and mental health, says Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community... Read More.

Barton Athletics Makes Record Donation to Camp Hope

Friday, March 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Athletics department raised $4,200 for Camp Hope during “Pink Out Night” on March 2, a record for the annual fundraiser.“Pink Out Night” is an annual fundraiser where fans can purchase... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Encourages 7th to 12th Grade Students to Think Big

Thursday, March 7

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place on Wednesday during the noon hour. This competition, brought to Barton County by Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, was created... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

Senator Moran Visits Barton Community College to Discuss Rural and Technical Education

Wednesday, March 6

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — US Senator Jerry Moran visited Barton Community College last week to address the challenges rural students face and how the College is providing opportunities to help overcome those obstacles.During a multi-stop visit to Barton... Read More.

Great Bend Municipal Court to Dedicate Robert G. Suelter Courtroom

Tuesday, March 5

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council and staff are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the public for the dedication ceremony of the Robert G. Suelter Courtroom at the Great Bend Municipal Court. The event... Read More.