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Larned City Council Approves 2025 Budget and Resolution to Exceed RNR

Wednesday, September 4

Larned City Council Meeting 9/3/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Tuesday approved a 2025 budget and a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for it following public hearings on both. The budget calls for the mill levy to remain... Read More.

Area Football Preview: Pawnee County

Thursday, August 29

Ad Astra Radio is previewing our area high school football teams based on county. Today, we will preview Pawnee County.Previous previews:Sedgwick County.Kingman County.Stafford County.Larned IndiansCoach: Brady Keith, second seasonClassification: 2ADistrict 82023: 6-3Postseason: Lost to TMP 22-0Best postseason finish: Semifinals 1971Top returning... Read More.

Important Takeaways from Midwest Plains Energy Corridor Meeting

Wednesday, August 21

Official Release of the Pawnee County Attorney's Office LARNED, Kan. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Wednesday morning, Larned Mayor Will Nusser, Pawnee County Commissioner Bob Rein and Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett met via tele-video conference with members of the Leadership Team of the Grid Deployment... Read More.

Larned Chamber Ambassadors’ Fall Mum Sale, Pre-Orders Due by Aug. 26

Tuesday, August 20

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — The Larned Chamber Ambassadors are selling 8-inch potted mums to fund downtown Christmas events. You can order mums for $10 each or 3 for $25.Mums are available in red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and white.... Read More.

Larned City Council Approves Appointments of Eight Members to City Tourism Committee

Tuesday, August 6

Larned City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday approved appointment of eight members to the city's Tourism Committee as recommended by Mayor William Nusser. Vicki Gillett, the current Committee chair, was appointed to a one-year term, with... Read More.

Preliminary Hearing Continued for Larned Murder Suspect

Wednesday, July 31

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The preliminary hearing for a Larned man charged with second degree murder and other counts in the March 30th shooting death of Dr. Tomas Garza was continued this morning in Pawnee County District Court.According to County Attorney Douglas... Read More.

Larned Rural Initiative Mural Grant Project

Monday, July 15

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — There is a change going on in Downtown Larned! Check out the two new murals on the North side of the old Alco building and the West Side of Chromotize.These murals were made possible by... Read More.

Larned 4th of July Events

Tuesday, July 2

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — Some communities get an early start on the 4th of July, and Great Bend is one of them as they are having their show Wednesday evening at the Expo Grounds west of Great Bend. Gates open at 7:30, and... Read More.

Larned City Council Awards Downtown Streetscape Project to Brentwood Builders

Tuesday, July 2

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council has awarded the downtown streetscape project to the low bidder but will be looking at ways to bring the project back within available funds.Brentwood Builders had the low bid on the project with a base... Read More.

Fort Larned National Historic Site’s Independence Day Celebration July 4th | Fort Larned NHS

Tuesday, July 2

LARNED, Kan. — Below is the program schedule for Fort Larned National Historic Site's Independence Day celebration (weather permitting). Fort Larned has provided some "tried-and-true" programs and added in some new ones too:10 AM – Cannoneer’s Hop: Learn the steps to load and... Read More.

Ft. Larned USD 495 Board Approves Negotiated Agreement Handbook with Teachers Including $1,250 Base Salary Increase

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the Negotiated Agreement handbook with their teachers. The agreement calls for a $1,250 increase in the base salary plus step and column movement, along with supplemental increases for certified... 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.