ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   There will be multiple ordinances for the Liberal City Commission to consider at its next meeting this evening starting at 5:30. This evening’s meeting will be in the commissi...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   In mid-February, multiple fires hit Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma Panhandle amongst wind gusts of more than 50 mph, and local and area firefighters scrambled to get the...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   Talks have been ongoing for a while regarding the possible realignment of the Six Points intersection in Liberal that connects U.S. Highway 83 with U.S. Highway 54. Last w...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   The state’s budget for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 has officially been signed by Gov. Laura Kelly, according to a release from the State of Kansas. In the release, Gov. K...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   Property tax relief has been a major topic of discussion lately and soon, some action taken at the state level could help with just that. Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly announc...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   The schools throughout USD 480 have been making much progress through their High Reliability Schools (HRS) work, including Seymour Rogers Middle School. Principal Jason Dise...

ROBERT PIERCE    • Leader & Times   Turpin, Okla., firefighters assisted with multiple fires Wednesday evening in Seward County, as well as some in Beaver County, Okla. The Turpin OK Fire Department Facebook...

EARL WATT    • Leader & Times   The Liberal Lady Redskins hosted the Hays Lady Indians for a key Western Athletic Conference game Thursday at Redskin Field, and after one half of play, storm clouds rolled in ...

EARL WATT    • Leader & Times   After dropping a road game earlier in the week to Great Bend by rune rule, the Lady Redskins returned home for a double header with the Lady Panthers and despite a solid effort...

USD 483   Southwestern Heights wishes to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian of the graduating class of 2026. Ryan Kisner, Principal, has announced Lacie Banman and Jackson Stanfield as co-valedictorians ...