EARL WATT    • Leader & Times   Two weeks ago a bid to the NBC World Series seemed bleak, and a Rocky Mountain title out of reach. Seven straight Rocky Mountain Baseball League wins later, the Bee Jays not o...

L&T staff report   The recall petition filed last week against Seward County Commissioner Steve Helm was not accepted “in its current form,” according to a memo released by Seward County Attorney Russell Hasen...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   Liberal citizens had the opportunity to hear an update on the happenings of the city from City of Liberal leadership last week, and one of the major points of the presentation...

ELLY GRIMM    • Leader & Times   The Liberal community was shocked earlier this year to hear of Adventure Bay Water Park closing for a while due to renovations, and the project has now taken a big step forwar...

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 ...