Larned News

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids

Tuesday, January 2

By Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 13, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have...

Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Thursday, December 28

Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter By

Fatal Accident West of Larned Monday

Tuesday, December 26

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — A two-vehicle crash late Monday afternoon near Larned claimed the life of a Wichita woman and injured three others.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Brayden Smith of Larned was...

November 2023 Labor Market Report

Friday, December 22

By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for November 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through...

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

Wednesday, December 20

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend.The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on...

Finalists Announced for Barton Community College Presidency

Wednesday, December 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College is pleased to announce the final two candidates in the search for the College’s next president. The search began in September when Dr. Carl Heilman announced...

Kansas Chamber Annual Business Leaders Poll Finds Concerns about Business Costs Skyrocketing

Tuesday, December 19

By the Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN., — The Kansas Chamber Tuesday released the 19th edition of its Annual Business Leaders Poll.“Each year the Kansas Chamber asks business leaders from across the state to name the most important...

New License Plate Design Announced After Nearly 270K Votes Cast

Monday, December 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced the new Kansas standard-issue license plate design, which was chosen by a majority of the public after a week-long voting process that elicited nearly...

Chamber/CVB/ECO Devo Unite for Collaborative Meeting & ASK GBK

Friday, December 15

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, Great Bend Economic Development, and the City of Great Bend Convention & Visitors Bureau are thrilled to announce a collaborative meeting aimed at...

Sen. Moran Applauds Passage of NDAA, Supports Military Readiness

Thursday, December 14

Legislation Includes Benefits for Military Spouses, New Investments at Fort Riley By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the FY2024 National Defense...

2024 Community Health Needs Assessment to be Hosted by Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Tuesday, December 12

By Pawnee Valley Community Hospital PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Over the next few months, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital will be working together with other area community leaders to update the Pawnee County, KS 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). Today, we...