Larned News

Great Bend Economic Development Enrolling for New Session of CO.STARTERS Core Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, January 14

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) announces the upcoming session of the CO.STARTERS Core program, a ten-week, cohort-based initiative designed to equip entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools...

Kansas Farm Bureau 2025 Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference Winners

Monday, January 13

By Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — Farmers and ranchers from across Kansas gathered in Manhattan Jan. 10-12 for the annual Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) leaders conference. Nearly 500 attended the three-day Kansas Farm Bureau conference designed to...

Kansas Tourism Unveils 2025 Kansas Travel Guide

Monday, January 13

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Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2025

Sunday, January 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2025. The following advisories identify types...

Kansas Farm Bureau Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

Thursday, January 9

By the Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB) Foundation for Agriculture is now accepting applications for 2025 scholarship awards.“Supporting education is one of the core missions of the...

Barton County Approves Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program, Matching $15K Provided by Program

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky KiddBARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing 2025 participation in the Kansas Rural Opportunity Zone Student Loan Repayment Program. This program provides up to a...

Great Bend City Council Approves Commercial Solar Regulations for Three-Mile Zoning Jurisdiction Around City

Tuesday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Three weeks after failing to gain approval, the Great Bend City Council last night approved commercial solar regulations for the three mile zoning jurisdiction around the city. At the December 16

Blizzard Warnings Issued for Sunday

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Blizzard warnings have been issued for much of central Kansas into east central and northeast kansas for Sunday. Winter storm warnings continue for areas around Iola and Yates Center and the area from Pratt to St....

Road Conditions Across Central Kansas Worsen as Winter Storm Approaches

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd Road conditions are rapidly deteriorating across central Kansas. The Kansas Department of Transportation as of 12:30 PM reported roads across much of western and central Kansas and in the area from Yates...

Larned Snow Preparations for Upcoming Winter Storm

Saturday, January 4

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — Larned City Manager Brad Elits provided an update this morning on the city's plans to deal with the winter storm.Street Department crews have been maintaining trucks, installing chains, filling trucks with...

Great Bend Economic Development Offers ICE House with the First Class Free

Friday, January 3

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) to host the second year of the "Entrepreneurial Mindset" series with a free introductory class on Monday, January 8, 2025. This opportunity invites aspiring...

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry...