By EARL WATT • Leader & Times Marc Svaty's debut as the head coach of the Liberal Redskin football program started with a bolt of lightning, but he was still pleased with the outcome — a 7-0 win over Wichita S...

• Kansas Department of Transportation On Tuesday, the Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a project to upgrade equipment for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) along highways in Butler...

ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times Those looking for a great place to get their canine friends looking their best now have that with Paw Palace at 115 W. 4th Street. Co-owner Antonio Puentes said the shop has bee...

By ROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times The year 2026 has found millions of Americans celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The year likewise marks the landmark 25t...

By ROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times Sept. 11, 2001, planes flew into the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, marking what many call one of the darkest days in America’s history. In 2003,...

By EARL WATT • Leader & Times After receiving an initial vote from the Seward County Commission to use Seward County Treasurer state-reimbursed funds for raises for staff, and then having the commission rescind ...

Special to the Leader & Times Hugoton — The Liberal High School Girls Golf Team got their 2026 season started at the Hugoton Invitational Thursday at Forewinds Golf Course. Due to the expected heat, the tourname...

TRINIDAD, Colo. – The Seward County women's soccer team rolled to an 8-0 victory over Trinidad State on Wednesday evening at Central Park. The Lady Saints (2-1) secured their second win in quick succession, ending t...

Special to the Leader & Times   The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is now accepting applications for state funding to support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and the purchase a...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   Liberal’s Baker Arts Center has many fun activities for children of all ages throughout the year, and several of those take place during the summer season. Two of those ac...