Larned News

Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards Student Entrepreneurs Cash Prizes

Thursday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fifth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) continues to grow, showcasing the talents of young entrepreneurs and fostering an innovative business spirit among local students. On March 5, 2025, Barton County’s YEC Tradeshow was held at the Great Bend... Read More.

Powerful Winds Sweep Across Kansas Tuesday with Gusts Up to 93 MPH

Wednesday, March 5

As predicted, high winds tore across Kansas Tuesday. Wind gusts at or just over 60 miles an hour were common across much of central Kansas with stronger winds in the Russell area. Winds will remain on the gusty side through Friday, though gusts won't... Read More.

House Passes Resolution Honoring Flight 5342, Black Hawk PAT 25 Victims

Wednesday, March 5

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring the victims of the Jan. 29, 2025 collision of American Eagle Flight 5342 and Black Hawk PAT (Priority Air Transport) 25. The Kansas delegation introduced the resolution with more than... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved February Bids

Tuesday, March 4

KANSAS (March 4, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Feb. 19, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity... Read More.

Barton County Approves Salvage Yard Permit Renewal, Approves Kansas Department of Corrections Budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year and Grant Request

Tuesday, March 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners this morning approved renewal of the conditional use permit for a salvage yard in the 500 block of Southwest 20 Road near the Great Bend Airport. When this permit was first approved, one of the requirements was... Read More.

Larned City Council Accepts H&H Roofing Bid for Repairs Following 2024 Hailstorms, Christmas Decoration Committee Raises $85K for New Christmas Lights

Tuesday, March 4

LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council Monday accepted a just over $120,000 bid from H&H Roofing for an assortment of roof and other repairs resulting from the second of two major hailstorms to hit Larned in 2024. This covers damage at the Fire... Read More.

5th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Welcomes the Public to the Tradeshow and Judging on March 5th

Monday, March 3

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announce the return of the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) for Barton County students in grades 7-12. This unique competition empowers students to develop and pitch business ideas while competing... Read More.

Barton County Approves Grant Writing, Equipment Upgrades, and Funding Transfers

Tuesday, February 25

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a grant writing agreement. County Administrator Matt Patzner said Hometown Grants submitted a proposal under which it will write up to four grants over the next year, at a total cost of $50,004.This is being... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Warner Lead Introduction of Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Deployment Grants

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) led 10 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make certain that federal broadband deployment funding will not be considered taxable income.Grants awarded to broadband providers... Read More.

Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans

Monday, February 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the External Provider Scheduling (EPS) Program... Read More.

Grow Workforce Partnership Announces the 2025 Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo

Monday, February 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Grow Workforce Partnership is excited to introduce the 2025 Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo, set for April 16 at the Great Bend Events Center. This event is designed to connect businesses with job seekers throughout Great Bend and... Read More.

NCCC Signs Psychology MOU with FHSU

Saturday, February 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — On January 17, Neosho County Community College (NCCC) President Dr. Brian Inbody joined Fort Hays State University (FHSU) President Tisa Mason, Kansas Association of Community Colleges (KACC) Director Heather Morgan, and representatives from the other 18 Kansas community colleges to sign... Read More.