Larned News

Governor Kelly Calls for Collaborative and Innovative Approach to Water in the Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Wednesday, September 13

Letter Follows Request to Federal Government to Expand Access to Conservation Funding for States Facing Severe Drought By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly submitted a letter to the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) last Friday... Read More.

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

Wednesday, September 13

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate... Read More.

Barton Community College President to Retire June 2024

Wednesday, September 13

By Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College President Dr. Carl Heilman announced his intent to retire during the College’s Board of Trustees study session Sept. 12. Heilman will retire effective June 30, 2024.Heilman has served as the College's fifth president for... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

Tuesday, September 12

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day.Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors... Read More.

Build a Hobbit Door and More

Monday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Adults will have the chance to get crafty with the Great Bend Public Library's latest adult craft...Hobbit Doors, which will be wreaths you can hang up on much larger human doors or walls. These whimsical decorations are awesome, you won’t... Read More.

Teen Cafe Monthly on the 3rd Friday

Monday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Baristas from Great Bend’s new Starbucks will be at the Great Bend Public Library for a teen-exclusive coffee tasting on Sept. 15. to teach community members how to pair pastries with their favorite caffeinated beverage. At the event, those joining... Read More.

Larned Fall Frenzy Sept. 14

Monday, September 11

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — Do you need a great excuse to shop and stroll in downtown Larned? Join the Larned Chamber of Commerce's participating Businesses for FALL FRENZY on Sept. 14th, 2023, from 4:30-7:00 p.m.! Spend your evening in downtown... Read More.

Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by Chimes Junior Honorary.The family was recognized at the K-State football game on Saturday, Sept. 8,... Read More.

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

Monday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person.If you don't have a physical card, you can use... Read More.

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Sunday, September 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd.Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band... Read More.

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly Pearce-Megan Moroney concert Saturday night. Pearce... Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans.Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.