Larned NewsLocal news for Larned, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Strong, fast tornadoes- May 23, 2008 The tornado that hit northern Colorado this afternoon was estimated to be a half-mile wide or more, and large tornadoes are expected in Kansas later tonight.http://www.topix.net/city/larned-ks/2008/05/strong-fast-tornadoes?fromrss=1 Graduation stories: KU student uses power of the theater to help change the world- May 17, 2008 "What is fascinating are these strings of sounds that we've assigned meaning and what they say about us as a community." You see, there was this cactus. And in her 7-year-old brain, Kate Giessel knew something bad was going to happen to that cactus. via The University of Kansashttp://www.topix.net/city/larned-ks/2008/05/graduation-stories-ku-student-uses-power-of-th... Newtonians honor those who died in Greensburg tornado- May 15, 2008 "When our vehicles pulled up in front of the place where we were going to set the stone and we got out, we immediately knew who the other was" Bill Ryan, member of the American Legion Riders and owner of Those Blasted Signs in Newton, thanks those who helped make the Greensburg memorial happen. via Newton Kansanhttp://www.topix.net/city/larned-ks/2008/05/newtonians-honor-those-who-died-in-greensburg-... Tornado victims' memorial dedicated- May 5, 2008 "The hardest part of looking back this past year has been knowing Grandpa wasn't there to offer support." These are the 10 names on the Greensburg memorial. Plans call for the name of an 11th victim, Max McColm, to be added. via The Wichita Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/larned-ks/2008/05/tornado-victims-memorial-dedicated?fromrss=1 Affairs of the Square- May 3, 2008 "It's an opportunity to come out and visit many places, instead of having to travel." Doug Briggs, local veterans' employment representative at KANSAS Works, is pictured with the Kansas Department of CommerceKANSAS Works van. via Great Bend Tribune - Great Bend, Kansashttp://www.topix.net/city/larned-ks/2008/05/affairs-of-the-square?fromrss=1 Students honored in spring 99% Awards- May 1, 2008 The Wichita Board of Education has honored the following students in its third-quarter 99% Awards, which recognize students who have good school performance but are not receiving other recognition for their ... via Kansas.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/larned-ks/2008/05/students-honored-in-spring-99-awards?fromrss=1 |