Larned News & Sports

Stacy Rogers, republican candidate for KS governor, shares why she decided to run; Great Bend Police apprehend 38 year old man on multiple charges, including distribution of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, and criminal possession of explosives.  

Salvador Perez hits one for the record books; The Red Sox win streak extends but also ends on Wednesday; The Basketball Tournament continues.

The Great Bend Bat Cats prep for the NBC World Series; The Basketball Tournament is underway; Another series win wrapped up for the Royals; The Red Sox look to extend their winning streak.

2026 Asphalt Resurfacing Project begins in Great Bend; Kinsley Pubic Library in search of part time library clerk; Round 4 of the Barton County Facade Improvement Grant program is accepting applications through July 31st.  

The Great Bend Bat Cats prepare for the NBC World Series; A new serve screen rule in high school volleyball; The Royals open with a win against the Giants; The Red Sox are the hottest team in baseball; NBA fans await a decision from LeBron.

It is with heavy hearts that we share some unexpected and unfortunate news.
Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio’s longtime News & Public Affairs Director, passed away yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026.
 
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Monday; Stafford County Economic Development invites community leaders and employers to have interactive discussion about Childcare on Tuesday.

The Great Bend Bat Cats wrap the regular season; The Royals take a big loss; A new World Cup Champion is crowned; A first time major winner in golf.

Major league baseball resumes tonight, Great Bend Bat Cats close out home schedule this evening, K-State WBB coach Jeff Mitte fills out coaching staff, very congested top of the leaderboard after one round of The Open Championship 

Kansas Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Claflin Police Department and the Barton County Sheriff's Office in investigating the discovery of a body in a Claflin home.