Larned News

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in...

Senator Marshall Hosts Electric Providers and Greensburg Community Roundtable

Monday, April 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. GREENSBURG, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., met with municipal and cooperative electric providers to discuss the issues facing the industry as demand increases. These community leaders raised concerns...

Senator Marshall Visits Barclay College Nursing Program

Monday, April 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. HAVILAND, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. toured Barclay College’s new nursing program. The college in Haviland has the only 4-year nursing school program in Southwest Kansas and is...

Senator Marshall Visits Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Blue Twins Farm Dairy

Monday, April 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. LEWIS, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Blue Twin Circle Dairy in Edwards County. The 25,000-head dairy will deliver milk directly...

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

Monday, April 29

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will...

Fort Hays State University Plans Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, April 27

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,666 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11.Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored...

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce

False Report Prompts Police Response & Lockdown In Area

Thursday, April 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center...

Dry Lake Brewing: Crafting More Than Just Beer for a Cause

Wednesday, April 24

By Dry Lake Brewing GREAT BEND, Kan. — In the spirit of community and charity, Dry Lake Brewing stepped up in a remarkable way at the 18th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. They offered a one of a...

Fort Larned Historical Society Receives Humanities Kansas Grant

Wednesday, April 24

By the Santa Fe Trail Center TOPEKA, Kan. — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $14,103.00 to the Fort Larned Historical Society in Larned to support “Rendezvous 2024: Road of Conquest and Another View of the Santa Fe Trail,” a three-day...

Barton County Commission Approves Settlement with Two Ex-Community Corrections Employees

Tuesday, April 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a settlement agreement with two former Community Corrections Employees who were terminated from the County November 17, 2023, after a program audit report by the Kansas Department...