ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

April 9, 10 and 11, the true story of a man conning his way across the country, all while staying one step ahead of the FBI, will come to life on the stage of Seward County Community College’s Showcase Theater.

“Catch Me If You Can,” co-director Jamie Francis said, is a high-energy show featuring the thrilling adventures of Frank Abagnale Jr. and is inspired by the film of the same name.

Special to the Leader & Times

Gov. Laura Kelly announced Friday nearly $3.9 million will be awarded to 12 projects across the state through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Innovative Technology Program for FY 2027. The program makes strategic investments that implement new transportation technology while improving safety, access, and mobility.

“With projects ranging from bolstering rural health care services to improving safety at intersections – we are making smart, targeted investments to improve quality of life for Kansans across the state,” Gov. Kelly said. “This crucial funding will expand the ways Kansans use and benefit from modern, essential transportation technology.”

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

The Liberal City Commission will have a small but varied list of projects up for approval at its next meeting this evening starting at 5:30. This evening’s meeting will be in the commission chambers at the Liberal Recreation Center at 950 S. Grant Ave.

After hearing a proposal for the comprehensive insurance renewal from Iron Insurance Partners, the commission will then be discussing the Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan.

ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

Those looking for a new option when it comes to fitness on the south side of Liberal now have just that.

Last week saw the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Alpha Fitness at 1010 S. Kansas Ave. Owner Yesenia Fonseca said the idea for the facility has been percolating for a while.