Larned News

10th Street and Main Street Storm Sewer Cleaning to Begin

Thursday, May 16

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews will be working on cleaning the storm sewers the length of 10th Street and the length of Main Street starting May 17th. Crews will be out in...

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in Larned May 15

Monday, May 13

LARNED, Kan. — The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will be taking place on May 15, starting at 10:45 at Schnack Park, 100 W. 1st. A barbeque will follow at the courthouse.Law enforcement invites the community to step...

Barton Presents Student Ambassador Awards

Wednesday, May 8

Barton Community College Students Honored for Academic Achievements, Evans Named Coca-Cola Scholar

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris,

Generous Gift from Mull Family Enhances Barton Community College’s Fine Arts and Agriculture Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris,

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...

Barton Emergency Medical Services Program Applications Open Through July 31

Wednesday, May 1

By Joe Vinduska,

Barton PTK Honor Society Students Brighten May Day for Area Assisted-Living Residents

Wednesday, May 1

By Joe Vinduska,

Front Door Roof Repairs May Affect Drive Thru Window

Wednesday, May 1

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like citizens to know that the roof repair will begin at the Front Door, located at 1615 10th Street...

Mann, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Reduce Intoxicated Driving

Wednesday, May 1

By the Office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the End Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Act of 2024. The bipartisan legislation would create a national ignition...

National Weather Service Update for May 1, 2024

Wednesday, May 1

The National Weather Service (Wichita) shared an update for May 1, 2024, about severe weather expected for this afternoon into the evening.Areas west of Interstate -135 have the greatest chance for encountering severe storms this afternoon into the evening. The...

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...