Larned News

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd High winds, some hail and for some badly needed precipitation came through central Kansas late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours, also causing damage and at one point a shelter in place alert for the Burrton area. Harvey County Emergency Management said there... Read More.

K-State Highlights Ongoing Engagement from Two Years of Presidential Community Visits

Monday, May 20

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University continues its commitment as the university for Kansans. K-State President Richard Linton and a team of K-State faculty, staff and students spent the past two years engaging with Kansans across the state... Read More.

Great Bend Splash Pad: A New Destination for Family Fun

Friday, May 17

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the City of Great Bend, revealing the newest feature at Veterans Memorial Park: the Great Bend Splash Pad. The... Read More.

Mosquito Fogging to Begin May 23rd

Friday, May 17

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews are preparing to start fogging for mosquitos again. We have plans to fog on the following dates: May 23rd, 30th, June 6th, and 13th. As with years past we will start spraying at... Read More.

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Thursday, May 16

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from... Read More.

Rural Kansas Needs Health Care Providers. K-State’s First Physician Assistant Cohort is Stepping Up

Thursday, May 16

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — They all came for different reasons and from different sources of inspiration, but the end goal was the same — to help people with broken noses, bacterial infections and any other number of... Read More.

10th Street and Main Street Storm Sewer Cleaning to Begin

Thursday, May 16

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews will be working on cleaning the storm sewers the length of 10th Street and the length of Main Street starting May 17th. Crews will be out in the early morning hours, approximately 6... Read More.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Larned May 15

Monday, May 13

LARNED, Kan. — The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be taking place on May 15, starting at 10:45 at Schnack Park, 100 W. 1st. A barbeque will follow at the courthouse. Law enforcement invites the community to step out of their businesses... Read More.

Barton Presents Student Ambassador Awards

Wednesday, May 8

By Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College has announced its 2023-24 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year. Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding Student Ambassadors each year. The winners this year were... Read More.

Barton Community College Students Honored for Academic Achievements, Evans Named Coca-Cola Scholar

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Six students from Barton Community College in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were recognized as members of the PTK All-State Academic team during an award luncheon on April 12 at the Courtyard... Read More.

Generous Gift from Mull Family Enhances Barton Community College’s Fine Arts and Agriculture Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Keith and Marian Mull family were long-time supporters and donors of Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation, with gifts dating back 30 years, and a recent gift of significance made in memory... Read More.

Larned City Council Authorizes Submission of CBDB Grant to Help Fund Larned Community Center Improvements

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council has authorized the submission of a Community Development Block Grant to help fund improvements to the Larned Community Center and two agreements related to the application. City Manager Brad Elits told the Council Monday one... Read More.

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

K-State Highlights Ongoing Engagement from Two Years of Presidential Community Visits

Great Bend Splash Pad: A New Destination for Family Fun

Mosquito Fogging to Begin May 23rd

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Rural Kansas Needs Health Care Providers. K-State’s First Physician Assistant Cohort is Stepping Up

10th Street and Main Street Storm Sewer Cleaning to Begin

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Larned May 15

Barton Presents Student Ambassador Awards

Barton Community College Students Honored for Academic Achievements, Evans Named Coca-Cola Scholar

Generous Gift from Mull Family Enhances Barton Community College’s Fine Arts and Agriculture Program

Larned City Council Authorizes Submission of CBDB Grant to Help Fund Larned Community Center Improvements

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