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SCCC alumni who studied Criminal Justice in the late 1990s and early ‘90s surprised retired instructor Larry Wade, now residing in Booker, Texas, with a mini-reunion the first weekend in November.
The gathering, organized by SCCC alum Dennis McDowell of Fowler, met on campus for a 90-minute tour guided by Director of Outreach Laura Rosales.
McDowell recalls his time at SCCC (1988–1990) fondly.
Changes to Adventure Bay Water Park will be taking another step forward thanks to action taken by the Liberal City Commission at its most recent meeting.
Among the items on the commission’s agenda was discussion of a subsurface investigation of the facility.
“We are requesting approval to hire GPRS – Ground Penetrating Radar Systems – to conduct a subsurface investigation of the City Pool and the surrounding deck area. This analysis will determine whether any voids, subsidence, or structural concerns exist below the concrete or pool shell,” Recreation Director Matt Quint said. “As many of you know, over time, pools and the surrounding deck structures are subject to soil erosion, water migration, plumbing leaks, and natural settling. If these issues occur out of sight beneath the surface, they can create voids – empty gaps below the concrete or pool structure. GPRS is a nationally recognized leader in ground penetrating radar, concrete scanning, and subsurface mapping. They specialize in non-invasive imaging techniques that allow us to see what is happening underground without excavation or damage to the facility. GPRS uses advanced radar equipment that sends signals into the ground or concrete. These signals reflect back and create a detailed image of what lies below the surface. We want this done in order to protect the community, manage public funds responsibly, and safeguard the long-term viability of the pool facility. This proactive step ensures accurate, scientific data guiding any future repairs or improvements, and it demonstrates our commitment to safety, transparency, and responsible stewardship of city resources.”
After receiving a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Oklahoma City University, Rhonda Kinser’s Christian walk became more purpose driven, and in her latest part of the journey, that purpose is becoming more evident.
Kinser was recently hired as the client services director at Liberal’s Grace Place Pregnancy Care Center, and that hire comes after some other work in the Christian faith.
After getting her degree, Kinser worked as a therapist and case manager with the Bair Foundation, which uses a Christ-centered approach to meet the needs of children who find themselves in therapeutic foster care.
A Hugoton man was taken to a Wichita hospital with a suspected serious injury as the result of an accident Tuesday morning in Seward County involving an attempted flee from law enforcement.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday, a 2010 Pontiac G6 was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 83 about five miles north of U.S. Highway 54.
KHP said the vehicle was fleeing and eluding law enforcement, and having already had a flat tire, an attempt was made to pass another southbound vehicle on the right.
However, KHP said the Pontiac’s driver, 41-year-old Jose A. Fabela of Hugoton, saw the other vehicle was moving to the right, and he steered to the left and lost control. KHP said the G6 entered the east ditch before striking two trees and coming to rest.
Fabela was taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita with a suspected serious injury. He was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.
TEXAS COUNTY, Okla. (KFDA) – The mother of Veronica Butler has filed an emergency motion in her ongoing wrongful death civil case, seeking a temporary restraining order and temporary injunction to prevent fraudulent property transfers.
In March 2025, a wrongful death petition for damages and to instate receiverships of assets was filed against the defendants accused of murdering Butler and Jilian Kelley.
The family is asking for compensation for damages sustained by Butler’s death, including medical and burial expenses.
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