Larned News

SUN Meals Program Offers Free Meals and Snacks to Kids of All Ages During the Summer

Monday, June 10

KANSAS - During the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a SUN Meals program to teens and children (ages 18 and under) at no cost. Through the program, children have the opportunity to get meals and snacks during the summer at schools, parks,... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved May Bids

Monday, June 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS (June 6, 2024) - The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 22, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been... Read More.

Popular Walk Kansas Program Sets Sights on 25th year

Monday, June 10

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Just days past the conclusion of the 2024 Walk Kansas program, Sharolyn Jackson already has her sights set on next year’s event. That’s because Jackson – the program’s coordinator since its creation... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects

Monday, June 10

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (June 7, 2024) – Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces and engage residents and visitors. “Murals and... Read More.

Heavy Rain and Wind Causes Flooding, Power Outages

Sunday, June 9

By Lucky Kidd Late Saturday night storms brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to parts of Kansas Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Wind gusts between 60-70 miles an hour were reported across many areas of southwest into parts of central Kansas, with the... Read More.

Shafer Art Gallery Acquires Significant Art Collection Thanks to Generous Donation; Opening Reception June 7

Wednesday, June 5

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Shafer Art Gallery at Barton Community College is pleased to announce the acquisition of the "American Pastoral" art collection, made possible through a donation from renowned agrarian art collectors Mark and Carol Moseman. This... Read More.

Attention Entrepreneurs: Don’t Miss Out, the Deadline to Apply for IGNITE Rural Business Competition is Next Week

Tuesday, June 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The IGNITE Rural Business competition beckons entrepreneurs to sow their seeds of success in Barton County. This dynamic initiative equips new business owners and entrepreneurs with tools, resources, educational sessions, and investment opportunities, igniting a... Read More.

Legislative Race Recap: Contested Races for Vast Majority of Legislative Seats in Central Kansas Region

Monday, June 3

By Lucky Kidd CENTRAL KANSAS — There will be contested races for the vast majority of legislative seats in the central Kansas region. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, Republican primary elections were assured for two open Kansas Senate seats and officially for... Read More.

Santa Fe Trail Center Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, May 30

LARNED, Kan. — Stop in the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum on Sunday, June 2, at 2 p.m. The museum will be celebrating 50 years of history, located at 1347 K 156 Hwy, Larned, KS. In 1974, the Santa Fe Trail Center was an idea... Read More.

KDA Animal Health to Host Regional Workshops

Wednesday, May 29

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health will host regional meetings across the state this summer to discuss critical topics related to the livestock industry in Kansas. KDA encourages livestock owners, veterinarians, and county... Read More.

Barton Instructor Completes George W. Bush Institute’s “Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program”

Wednesday, May 29

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Adjunct Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on the Grandview Plaza campus Jermaine King completed the 2023 five-month Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program over the course of last year. “It was a remarkable chance... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces More than $6M Investment for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities

Wednesday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (May 28, 2024) – Governor Laura Kelly announced six Kansas communities have secured nearly $5 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. Combined with more than $1 million... Read More.

SUN Meals Program Offers Free Meals and Snacks to Kids of All Ages During the Summer

KDOT Announces Approved May Bids

Popular Walk Kansas Program Sets Sights on 25th year

Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects

Heavy Rain and Wind Causes Flooding, Power Outages

Shafer Art Gallery Acquires Significant Art Collection Thanks to Generous Donation; Opening Reception June 7

Attention Entrepreneurs: Don’t Miss Out, the Deadline to Apply for IGNITE Rural Business Competition is Next Week

Legislative Race Recap: Contested Races for Vast Majority of Legislative Seats in Central Kansas Region

Santa Fe Trail Center Museum 50th Anniversary Celebration

KDA Animal Health to Host Regional Workshops

Barton Instructor Completes George W. Bush Institute’s “Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program”

Gov. Kelly Announces More than $6M Investment for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas Communities

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