Larned News

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.

Vets Park Lighting Project Starts Monday, March 4th

Friday, March 1

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. —The City of Great Bend would like citizens to know Veteran’s Park Lighting work will begin Monday, March 4, 2024, and will last the entire week. During construction, trenching will be taking place along the walking path... Read More.

The Public is Invited to the 4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 6th

Friday, March 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is live on Wednesday, March 6th at noon at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th Street. This competition for 7th-grade through 12th-grade students from Barton County is brought... Read More.

Commercial Solar Facility Set for Dodge City

Wednesday, February 28

Kansas Digest: Range and forage education programs planned; hemp apprenticeships offered By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer DODGE CITY, Kan. — The skyline southeast of Dodge City, Kan., may change in 2026. Sunflower Electric Power Corp. has plans to bring the 150-megawatt Boot Hill Solar Project... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Selects Steve Epperson as President, CEO

Wednesday, February 28

By Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays, Kan. — The Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Board of Directors selected Steve Epperson as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Headquartered in Hays, Kan., Sunflower has 413 employees serving a generation and transmission system extending across central and... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding. Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.