Larned News

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

Tuesday, September 12

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day.Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors... Read More.

Build a Hobbit Door and More

Monday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Adults will have the chance to get crafty with the Great Bend Public Library's latest adult craft...Hobbit Doors, which will be wreaths you can hang up on much larger human doors or walls. These whimsical decorations are awesome, you won’t... Read More.

Teen Cafe Monthly on the 3rd Friday

Monday, September 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Baristas from Great Bend’s new Starbucks will be at the Great Bend Public Library for a teen-exclusive coffee tasting on Sept. 15. to teach community members how to pair pastries with their favorite caffeinated beverage. At the event, those joining... Read More.

Larned Fall Frenzy Sept. 14

Monday, September 11

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — Do you need a great excuse to shop and stroll in downtown Larned? Join the Larned Chamber of Commerce's participating Businesses for FALL FRENZY on Sept. 14th, 2023, from 4:30-7:00 p.m.! Spend your evening in downtown... Read More.

Winter Family Honored as 2023 K-State Family of Year

Monday, September 11

By K-State News and Communication Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kent and Susan Winter family has been selected as the Kansas State University's 2023 Family of the Year by Chimes Junior Honorary.The family was recognized at the K-State football game on Saturday, Sept. 8,... Read More.

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

Monday, September 11

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person.If you don't have a physical card, you can use... Read More.

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

Sunday, September 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd.Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band... Read More.

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

Sunday, September 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly Pearce-Megan Moroney concert Saturday night. Pearce... Read More.

KDOT to host 2023 Local Consult Meetings Survey Seeks Public Input in Advance of Regional Meetings

Sunday, September 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KDOT is hosting nine meetings this fall as part of the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program (IKE) Local Consult process. KDOT holds Local Consult meetings every two years to discuss regional transportation project priorities with Kansans.Attendees will have an opportunity to... Read More.

K-State Reimagines Educational Access, Opportunity in Bold New Strategic Plan

Sunday, September 10

By K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is leaning into its land-grant heritage and mission with today's launch of its Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.Built from input from more than 10,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and other university stakeholders —... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directed flags throughout Kansas be lowered to half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sundown on Monday, September 11, 2023, to honor those... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints State Representatives Kuether and French to KCC

Sunday, September 10

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA – Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced she has appointed former longtime State Representative Annie Kuether and reappointed Andrew French to serve on the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). These appointments will be submitted to the Kansas State Senate for confirmation.“Representative... Read More.