2024 Stafford Oktoberfest Oct. 4 – 5
By Brenna Eller
Larned News
Marching Day on the Fairgrounds
By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Wednesday, Sept. 11 was not only Shop Til You Drop Day at the State Fair at select Vendor booths, but it was also the largest marching band day, with 53 bands playing overall,...
Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas MLS Reports August Home Sales Down, Prices Up
By Lucky Kidd Area home sales during August through Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service were down 3.3% from a year ago, while median sales prices were up.147 homes...
The Countdown to the IGNITE Rural Business Competition Live Finals Begins: October 10th at the Crest Theater
By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The anticipation is building as the IGNITE Rural Business Competition reaches its peak. With the top 8 businesses currently engaged in a high-stakes semi-final round, presenting in-person pitches, the...
Ad Astra Radio’s Brandon Napier to Receive 2024 Rising Star Award from Kansas Association of Broadcasters
Each year, the Kansas Association of Broadcasters (KAB) recognizes young broadcasters with the Rising Star Award. The recipients are recognized for making a significant impact on their stations and communities. To receive the award, nominees must be under the age of 40...
Upcoming Project on 2200 Block of 24th Street in Great Bend
By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — Beginning Friday, Sept. 6, Kansas Gas Service will be working on repairs at the 2200 block of 24th Street. The work is expected to be completed (weather permitting) on Saturday, Sept. 7....
Govenor Kelly Announces Second Round of Water Local Consult Meetings
By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the dates for the second round of local consult meetings to gather input on strategies for implementing the 2022 Kansas Water Plan. The September...
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Claflin
By Kansas Department of Health and Environment CLAFLIN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Claflin public water supply system located in Barton County....
Larned City Council Agrees to Set Meeting with Pawnee County Commission to Discuss Dispatch Issues
By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Tuesday agreed to set up a meeting with the Pawnee County Commission to discuss dispatch issues. The city of Larned operates the 911 system in Pawnee County under an...
Larned City Council Approves 2025 Budget and Resolution to Exceed RNR
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...
Discover Great Bend’s Rich History and Vibrant Art Scene with the New Great Bend Alive Tours App
By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Explore the heart of Great Bend like never before with the newly launched Great Bend Alive Tours app! Now available on the Google Play Store, Apple Store, and online,...
Great Bend City Council Approves Agreement with Kansas Motocross Championship Series LLC Operators for Use of Great Bend Motopark
By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council approved an agreement with the operators of Kansas Motocross Championship Series LLC for use of the Great Bend Motopark at the Airport Expo Area.Under the...
