Larned News

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On April 26th, local representatives convened for the annual Western Kansas Congressional Delegation event, hosted by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. This collaborative effort, orchestrated by participating Chambers of Commerce, including the... Read More.

False Report Prompts Police Response & Lockdown In Area

Thursday, April 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center for Counseling. Upon thorough investigation, it... Read More.

Dry Lake Brewing: Crafting More Than Just Beer for a Cause

Wednesday, April 24

By Dry Lake Brewing GREAT BEND, Kan. — In the spirit of community and charity, Dry Lake Brewing stepped up in a remarkable way at the 18th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. They offered a one of a kind "Brew with a Brewmaster" package,... Read More.

Fort Larned Historical Society Receives Humanities Kansas Grant

Wednesday, April 24

By the Santa Fe Trail Center TOPEKA, Kan. — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $14,103.00 to the Fort Larned Historical Society in Larned to support “Rendezvous 2024: Road of Conquest and Another View of the Santa Fe Trail,” a three-day educational retreat designed for the general... Read More.

Barton County Commission Approves Settlement with Two Ex-Community Corrections Employees

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a settlement agreement with two former Community Corrections Employees who were terminated from the County November 17, 2023, after a program audit report by the Kansas Department of Corrections. The agreement was reached following... Read More.

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/. Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes... Read More.

65 Years Strong: Great Bend Chamber to Host Business After Hours for OPI

Monday, April 22

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in commemorating Office Products, Inc. (OPI) and their remarkable 65 years in business at the upcoming Business After Hours event. Proudly hosted by the Great Bend Chamber... Read More.

Miss Kansas Competition to be held June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2024 at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas

Monday, April 22

By the Miss Kansas Organization PRATT, Kan. — Miss Kansas 2024 will be crowned on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the 2024 Miss Kansas Competition. The Miss Kansas Organization (MKO) is proud to welcome 26 Miss Kansas delegates from the State of Kansas to the... Read More.

FHSU Tigers Band Together for Giving Day

Saturday, April 20

By the FHSU Foundation HAYS, Kan. — Tiger fans near and far banded together earlier this week for Fort Hays State University’s 4th annual Giving Day. While numbers are still being finalized, preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling more than $170,000. This... Read More.

Barton Dance to Host Two-Night Spring Festival

Friday, April 19

By Joe Vinduska GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton’s Dance Department will host the “Moving in the Heartland” Dance Festival at 7 p.m. April 26 and 27 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. General admission tickets are five dollars at the door. Children and Barton students get... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties. Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.