Larned News

Announcing the “Live 5” Finalists for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition

Wednesday, September 25

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. – The stage is set for the 2024 IGNITE Business Competition, and the top five finalists, known as the “Live 5,” are ready to compete for $95,000 in prize money....

Great Bend Man Sentenced for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child

Tuesday, September 24

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Great Bend Man who entered an “Alford Plea” to aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving incidents occurring in Larned between 2016 and 2017 was sentenced Tuesday to just over 26...

Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce/Kansas Tourism Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to...

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling...

KFB Legal Foundation Awards Rural Law Practice Grants to Three Attorneys

Sunday, September 22

By the Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Legal Foundation has named three new attorneys as recipients of the organization’s Rural Law Practice Grants.

KHP Advises Drivers to Use Extra Caution on Kansas Roads During Fall Harvest

Friday, September 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks,...

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Bazine, Ness County

Thursday, September 19

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment BAZINE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Bazine public water supply system located in Ness County. The...

OSHA Heeds Sen. Moran & Colleagues’ Call to Protect Volunteer Firefighters from Burdensome Regulations

Wednesday, September 18

OSHA Reevaluating Proposed Rule & its Impact on Volunteer Fire Departments By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) responded to calls from Senator Jerry Moran...

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates 30 Years of Kids Ag Day

Tuesday, September 17

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On September 4th, the 30th Annual Kids Ag Day took place at Diamond K Farms, now owned and managed by Josh Koelsch, marking three decades of educating Barton...

Half Century Club Gives Back to Third-Generation FHSU Student

Tuesday, September 17

By FHSU Alumni Office HAYS Kan. — Growing up in Ellsworth, Braden Schulte has always exemplified the determined spirit Fort Hays State University students are known for. With his senior year underway, Braden is thankful to those who have...

Warner and Bradley Intersection Work to Begin

Tuesday, September 17

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City of Great Bend Street crews are beginning work at the intersection of Warner and Bradley. The intersection will be partially open as the work to be done is...

Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility with Ribbon Cutting

Monday, September 16

By Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic ELLINWOOD, Kan. — Friday, September 6th, 2024, marked the official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ellinwood Hospital & Clinic. While the facility has been open since mid-July, EHC wanted the opportunity to...