Larned News & Sports

The Bat Cats head back to the field tonight; The Shrine Bowl is Saturday; A tough day for the Royals offense; USA Soccer falls, prepares for round of 32.

Rain continues to drench the Golden Belt; Kansas Unemployment for May down a tenth of a percent from April.  

The Bat Cats pick up a non-league win; The Royals fall in Tampa; The NBA Draft finishes; World Cup matches roll on.

Local Kansas 4-H youth honored for dedication and growth in recent Emerald Circle Celebration: Among those recognized were Garrett Dunn from the 21 Central District, Grayson Maxwell from Pawnee County, and from the Cottonwood District, Russell Kern and Samantha Negaard.

The Bat Cats are rained out; A Royal offensive outburst; The first round of the NBA Draft is in the books; Group play continues in the World Cup

Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Community Health Promotion Program announces recipients of Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community grant; Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announces award for Kanopolis Drive-In.  

The Bat Cats fall to Haysville; The Royals open a series in Tampa Bay; A national champion is crowned in college baseball; A new World Cup goal record holder; Trades happen ahead of tonight's NBA Draft.

Parts of the Golden Belt saw heavy rain over the weekend, along with strong winds; Cornerstone Armory aims to strengthen community and provide essential care.

Area athletes play well at KBCA All-Star Games; The Bat Cats split with Hutchinson; The Royals finish their series with the Cardinals; College World Series play finishes tonight in Omaha; The US has wrapped up the top spot in Group D in the World Cup; A repeat winner at the US Open in golf.

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation looking into death of St. John man on June 5th; Great Bend's Party in the Park concert lineup to feature Dylan Schneider and HomeBrew, with early bird tickets on sale now.  

The KBCA All-Star Games are Saturday; Great Bend Bat Cats baseball is back on the field this weekend; Salvador Perez makes history; the CWS finals are set to start Saturday; USA Soccer plays Australia today; An update of the US Open leaderboard

Great Bend Fire Department presents Lieutenant Jordan Elliot the Firefighter of the Year Award; USD 347 Kinsley-Offerle debuts 2026-27 schedule with their new 4 day school week.

The Bat Cats take a shootout over Junction City; The Royals avoid a sweep in Washington; Two teams remain in the baseball College World Series; the World Cup continues; Golf's US Open begins Thursday.

The Bat Cats suffer just their second loss; Another loss for the Royals in DC; The College World Series is down to the final four teams; The World Cup rolls on with the first match in Kansas City.

Pawnee County Extension Office to host Father's Day Experience this evening at John M. Lewis and Sons Livestock Center; Edwards County Economic Development Council offering grant for commercial roof projects.  

The Great Bend Bat Cats sweep another home doubleheader; The Royals fall in DC; College World Series baseball rolls on in Omaha; KC hosts the World Cup Tuesday night

An Oklahoma man injured in Saturday crash in Barton County; Amy Arteaga, a Garden City Democrat who had hope to run for a Kansas House Seat, has had her filing invalidated due to declaration of intent going missing in delivery.

The Great Bend Bat Cats have a busy week ahead; The 8-Man All-Star Games took place in Beloit; The Royals salvage the series with the Astros; World Cup soccer continues; NBA & NHL champions are crowned.

98.9 KGBK hear din Canada, thanks to unique weather and atmospheric conditions; Great Bend Bat Cats celebrate 10 years of bring the community together at Al Burns Memorial Field; US Wheat exports for 2025/2026 end on a high note.

The Great Bend Bat Cats pick up a doubleheader sweep Thursday night; The Royals finish a series with the Rangers Thursday afternoon; The World Cup is underway; The Hurricanes pick up a pivotal home win in the Stanley Cup Finals; The NBA Finals resume Saturday night.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announces second leg of Barton County Civic Leadership Lab; Elvis coming to Jack Kilby Square; Kansas Department of Health and Environment accepting applications for Emerging Technology grants.  

The Bat Cats are back at it tonight; The Royals short winning streak ends; Patrick Mahomes continues to make money; The World Cup starts today; A historic comeback for the Knicks in the NBA Finals; The Stanley Cup Finals pick back up with an important game tonight.

The Great Bend Bat Cats bounce back; Royals start a winning streak; Hurricanes even out Stanley Cup Finals; Knicks & Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals tonight

Larned City Hall now has new office hours Center for Counseling and Consultation to host Wild about Wellness at the Brit Spaugh Zoo on June 18th; Kansas Wheat Harvest begins in parts of the state.  

The Great Bend Bat Cats suffer their first setback; The historic KU baseball season comes to a close; The Royals open a series with the Rangers Tuesday night; The Spurs get back in the game; Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals coming up this evening.

A great Bend woman was killed in a Friday crash west of Topeka; 16 new Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduate from KHP Training Academy in Salina; US Senate confirms nomination of Great Bend Attorney.  

The Great Bend Bat Cats stay unbeaten; KU is on the brink of elimination in the NCAA Baseball Tournament; The Royals take a series in Minnesota; The Finals continue in the NBA & NHL; New Grand Slam champs are crowned in tennis.

The Great Bend Bat Cats were rained out Thursday but back on the field this weekend; The NCAA Softball National Champion is crowned; KU baseball continues their postseason run with the Super Regional round this weekend; The Royals open a 4-game set with the Twins; The NBA and Stanley Cup Finals continue.

Governor Laura Kelly directs all flags to be flown at half-staff today in honor of Ford County Firefighter and Paramedic William Cory "Liam" Price;  Cops and Bobbers set to take place at the Larned City Pond on Saturday; Kansas Department of Agriculture extends financial aid following recent wildfires.  

The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has released their all-state teams; The Great Bend Bat Cats stay on the winning side; Texas takes an early lead in the NCAA Softball finals; The Royals get a series win; NBA and Stanley Cup Finals update.

Barton County Commission prepares for Travel 389 yet again this year; General election challengers for 112th District and 113th District; Kansas Department of Labor reports unemployment rates have lowered in the Golden Belt.  

The Great Bend Bat Cats pick up another win; The NCAA Softball NCS starts this evening; The Royals take a tough loss; The Stanley Cup and NBA Finals are taking center stage.

The Great Bend Bat Cats are back on the field tonight; KU baseball continues to make history; The NCAA Softball Championship is set; The Royals bats break out; The Stanley Cup Finals begin tonight.

The 2025-26 high school sports season comes to a close at State Track & Field; The Great Bend Bat Cats opened their season this weekend; KU baseball makes history; The Royals struggles continue; The NBA Finals are set.

Final hourly results from the State Track and Field Championship on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal

Hourly results from the State Track and Field Championships on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal

Hourly results from the State Track and Field Championships on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal

Hourly results from the State Track and Field Championships on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal

Hourly results from the State Track & Field Championships on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal

Hourly results from the State Track and Field Championships on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal

Hourly results from the State Track and Field Championships on Ad Astra Radio. #adastrasports #everythinglocal