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Southwest Medical Center

Southwest Medical Center is proud to announce that it has earned a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®).

This prestigious accreditation is a testament to SWMC’s commitment to providing the highest standards of image quality and patient safety.

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

Economic development continues to happen throughout the state, including an upcoming project right in Southwest Kansas.

Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Flora Food Group, a global food company, has purchased a manufacturing facility in Hugoton. This capital investment of around $90 million and the expected creation of approximately 100 new jobs over the next several years will elevate the workforce in Stevens County, according to a release from the State of Kansas.

Kansas Department of Transportation

U.S. Highway 54 bridge repair work west of Meade has been temporarily shut down for the winter season and will resume in the spring of 2025, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

PBX Corporation & Subsidiary of Sapulpa, Okla., is the contractor on this $847,656.44 project, which, weather permitting, is expected to be completed by June 2025.

For more information, contact Joel Valdez., Area Construction Manager, at (620) 624-4451 or Yazmin Moreno, KDOT Southwest Public Information Officer, at (620) 765-7080.

Tri-County Electric Cooperative

A small amount of monthly change could make a lifesaving difference.

Simply rounding up the monthly electric bill  from Tri-County Electric can help support vital community initiatives like the Baker Fire Department’s recent purchase of new Jaws of Life equipment.