ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   The state’s elderly citizens need some extra protection and recently, some action was taken to help with just that. On the opening day of the 2026 Kansas Governor's Conferen...

Seward County Community College   Seward County Community College is now accepting nominations for honorary degree recipients, who will be announced as part of the 2027 Commencement ceremony in May. The honorary ...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   October has arrived, and along with the cooler temperatures, many events will be taking place both in Liberal and surrounding communities throughout the month. Oct. 10, Se...

Southwest Medical Center   Southwest Medical Center (SWMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Lathen, RN, MSN, as the hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Lathen brings 39 years of healthcare e...

Special to the Leader & Times   French Family Field is getting a major facelift. Seward County Community College recently hosted a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate major renovations to the home field of ...

Kansas Department of Transportation   Kansas schools will celebrate Walk and Roll to School Day Oct. 7, with support from Kansas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School program. This annual event pr...

L&T staff report   Three seats are up for election on the Seward County Commission in November, and six candidates will have an opportunity to answer questions at the Liberal Chamber of Commerce Candidates For...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   Those who make Pumpkin Paradise LLC as part of their Halloween traditions will have to make some adjustments for this year. Pumpkin Paradise owner Janet Weidner said the pat...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   The past couple weeks have seen tension and anxiety in the Southwest Kansas area with the presence of ICE and little information given on their itinerary. Tuesday, U.S. Atto...