Larned News
Mann Hires Dodge City Native as District Representative
By U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann DODGE CITY, Kan. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) announced the hire of Josie Shearer as a district representative based in his Dodge City, Kansas office. Shearer is a Dodge City...
2024 Primary Election: Area County Results
By Lucky Kidd GOLDEN BELT — Two area sheriffs lost re-election bids in Tuesday's Republican primary elections. Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King was defeated by Larry Atteberry who received 56 percent of the primary vote. Atteberry is unopposed in...
Three Injured in Vehicle Crash South of Hoisington
By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Three people were injured this morning in a three-vehicle crash south of Hoisington.According to the Barton County Sheriff's office the crash occurred just after 7:30 a.m. on US 281...
Great Bend City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights: Logan Burns Named New City Administrator
By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Logan Burns has been named the new City Administrator for Great Bend. Burns, who is currently Assistant City Administrator, was named to the post following an executive session at Monday night's Great...
Larned City Council Approves Appointments of Eight Members to City Tourism Committee
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...
Utility Crews Working on Two New Main Breaks
By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utilities crews are working on two separate water main breaks this morning. The first is located at Main and Railroad Avenue and the second is located at Third &...
Select the Next Kansas License Plate Design by 5 PM August 9
By the State of Kansas KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Revenue invites you to participate in selecting the next personalized license plate design for the State of Kansas.Kansans can vote on their favorite design as many...
City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break at 17th and 281 Bypass
By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews for the City of Great Bend are currently working on a water main at 17th and the 281 Bypass. Those in the area should expect water service outages or reduced pressure.
Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition
By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition is excited to announce the semi-finalists who are advancing to the next stage of this year’s event. As the competition narrows the field...
Kansas 2024 Farm Real Estate Value and Cash Rent
By the USDA NASS - RFO Northern Plains Region MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2023, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service....
