ELLY GRIMM

   • Leader & Times

Safety in the workplace is of utmost importance and Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly made a proclamation to help raise awareness of just that.

Monday, Gov. Kelly officially proclaimed June 2026 as National Safety Month in the state of Kansas. National Safety Month is observed each June to raise awareness about preventing workplace injuries, reducing risks and creating safer communities. The proclamation highlights the ongoing efforts of the Kansas Department of Labor Division of Industrial Safety and Health to help save lives through safety education, hazard identification and proactive workplace practices.

ROBERT PIERCE

   • Leader & Times

Trauma, strokes and bike safety are just three of the designations for the month of May, and Southwest Medical Center Trauma Coordinator Katie Coleman said efforts are made year-round to educate the public about these issues.

One of the focuses for April was National Childhood Trauma Month, and Coleman said though adults and children go through the same types of trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, falls and cuts, the difference comes with anatomy.

Likewise, Coleman said emergency room nurses and providers treat trauma differently with children and adults.

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to temporarily close access to East Parallel Road from U.S. Highway 83 south of Garden City beginning June 1. The closure is expected to remain in place for approximately three weeks.

In addition, the ramp connecting U.S. 83B to U.S. 83 will close beginning June 8 and remain closed for the duration of the project.

Southbound U.S. 83B traffic should use the U.S. 83B/U.S. 83 intersection to access U.S. 83.

Seward County Clerk’s office

Candidate filing for Seward County 2026 August primary

SEWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2

Clay Louderback (R)

Kay Burtzloff (D)