Special to the Leader & Times   The Southern Pioneer Electric Helping Us Give to Society (HUGS) program awarded a $6,000 grant to the Liberal High School Athletics and Activities Program to purchase new camera...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   Under statute, government entities such as Seward County are required to publish lists of constituents who owe back taxes in the newspaper. Those lists are printed regular...

Artesian Valley Health System   Artesian Valley Health System (AVHS) is proud to announce the addition of Ruth Ann Swaney, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, to its growing team of primary care providers.  Ruth Ann earned her Doc...

Kansas Department of Transportation   The Kansas Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded grants to five Kansas communities to help increase safety for children as they walk,...

L&T staff report   After missing the NBC World Series in 2025, the Liberal Bee Jays will be returning to the national tournament this season after receiving a bid Thursday. The Bee Jays are the winningest pro...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   The City of Liberal’s partnership with Enterprise Fleet Management continues to be strong, according to a presentation made at the most recent Liberal City Commission meeting ...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   Robotics is a popular and successful activity for many young people in the area, with many teams in the region taking part in the worlds competition every year. While thos...

Special to the Leader & Times   Wednesday, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 55 total cases of cyclosporiasis so far in 2026 in Kansas. Of the 55 total cases reported to KDHE, 37 ...

EARL WATT    • Leader & Times   Josiah Rojas had six RBIs in the first four innings, and the Liberal Bee Jays pulled even with the Hays Larks for first place in the Rocky Mountain Baseball League with an 11-2...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   Students and staff at Liberal High School will see some changes in scheduling starting this coming school year. The USD 480 school board’s most recent meeting began with LHS...