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Larned City Council Authorizes Submission of CBDB Grant to Help Fund Larned Community Center Improvements

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council has authorized the submission of a Community Development Block Grant to help fund improvements to the Larned Community Center and two agreements related to the application. City Manager Brad Elits told the Council Monday one... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Facility and Barton Community College Hold Learning Celebration

Tuesday, April 30

By Maggie Harris, Barton County Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and Larned State Correctional Facility (LSCF) honored the achievements of LSCF residents at their annual learning celebration on April 10.Graduates were awarded their associate degree, high school diploma, or workforce training... 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.

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.

Fatal Accident West of Larned Monday

Tuesday, December 26

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — A two-vehicle crash late Monday afternoon near Larned claimed the life of a Wichita woman and injured three others.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Brayden Smith of Larned was westbound on K-156 about five miles... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court.According to a release from Pawnee County Attorney... Read More.

Larned Cemetery Walking Tour

Tuesday, October 24

By the Santa Fe Trail Center & Museum LARNED, Kan. — Get your spook on and join the Santa Fe Trail Center on a Larned Cemetery Walking Tour.This fundraiser is $5 each and is Saturday October 28th from 4-6pm. RSVP by October 26th.Join us... 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.

Larned Jumps to Early Lead in Routing Lyons

Friday, September 8

By Brad Hallier LYONS, Kan. - Larned scored 22 first-quarter points and didn't relent Friday, as the Indians routed Lyons 60-0.Luke Fisher led a punishing ground attack for Larned, as he finished with 152 rushing yards on just 15 carries and three touchdowns.Brady Hope added... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Officer Arrested for Bringing Quantities of Methamphetamines Into Facility

Thursday, August 17

LARNED, Kan. — A correctional officer at Larned State Correctional Facility has been charged with bringing distribution quantities of methamphetamine into the facility.Jessie Smith II appeared in Pawnee County District Court this morning to be read formal charges: 1. Possession of 63.0 Grams of... Read More.

Fort Larned Post Band Needing Volunteers

Thursday, August 17

By Fort Larned NHS LARNED, Kan. — It’s official, we’re getting the band back together. As some may remember, the Fort Larned Post Band was once an ongoing program enjoyed by both participants and listeners.In evaluating the resources currently available at Fort Larned, we realized... Read More.

Fort Larned Board Approves Purchase of Updated Science Curriculum for District

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — At the meeting on Monday, the Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education approved purchase of an updated science curriculum for the district, authorized letting out for bids the elementary school playground surface and for investment of public funds.... Read More.