Larned News

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Karaoke & BBQ Night

Tuesday, April 9

By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Karaoke & BBQ Night on Saturday, April 20, at the Bushton Community Center, 301 N. Main Street, Bushton. Happy Hour, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, will begin at 5:00... Read More.

High Wind Warning, Fire Danger Saturday, Eclipse Viewable Locally Monday

Friday, April 5

By Lucky Kidd A high wind warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for roughly the western 2/3rds of Kansas from noon to 8 PM Saturday. South winds are forecast to be sustained at 30 to 40 miles an hour, with gusts expected to... Read More.

K-State, The University of Kansas Health System Announce Partnership to Support Rural Health Care and Communities

Thursday, April 4

By Jennifer Tidball and Laura McCarthy, K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN AND KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Through the K-State 105 initiative, Kansas State University and The University of Kansas Health System announced today that the organizations are working together... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

Prairie Land REALTORS Office Grand Opening

Tuesday, April 2

By Prairie Land REALTORS® HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Prairie Land REALTORS® will host a Welcome Home Grand Opening event on April 16 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 524 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson. Prairie Land REALTORS® will kick off the event with a Chamber Ribbon... Read More.

KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the First Advancing Barton County Childcare Center, Bright Beginnings, on May 2nd

Tuesday, April 2

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is thrilled to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event at Bright Beginnings by ABCC (Advancing Barton County Childcare, Inc.), the new childcare center located at 4507 Farmers Plaza, Great... Read More.

Great Bend Alive Kicks off Fridays on Forest Season Four on April 26th

Monday, April 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is excited to announce the upcoming Fridays on Forest Kick-Off on April 26, 2024. The event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams... Read More.

One Dead in Shooting Near Larned

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — One man is dead and another in custody after an early Saturday evening shooting south of Larned. Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett said dispatch was notified of the shooting just after 5 PM at a property along K-19 South.... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A now former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested on sex crime charges. Michael Tennyson, 24 of Iola was arrested Friday evening by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents on a requested charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a... Read More.

Barton County Approves Solar Regulations

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Noting the decisiveness in the community and difficulty in coming to this point, Barton County Commissioners Friday adopted three resolutions that will as a group set out regulations for large scale non-commercial and commercial scale solar energy conversion... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase. “Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.