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March 28th, 2024
Southwest Medical Center   Visitor restrictions remain in place at Southwest Medical Center. Before entering the facility, all individuals will be screened for fever and other COVID-19 symptoms.  All visitors must also wear a mask during their entire visit. SWMC will continue to limit...

This mural wall is on display at Baker Arts Center and available for pictures with patrons. L&T photo/Robert PierceROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times   On any given day, flocks of feathered friends can be seen flying, walking or swimming at various sites in the area. This summer, for...

ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   A man was arrested on DUI charges after a hit-and-run Friday.  Police were called to the scene shortly after 10 a.m. Friday. 

L&T staff report   All of the USD 480 elementary school libraries will be open from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday during the June and July summer sessions. Session 1 will take place from June 8 through July 1, and Session 2 will take place from July 6 through July...

Courtesy photoROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times   Area students in 7th through 12th grades will soon have a chance to learn, practice and participate in golf thanks to an upcoming event. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting a golf camp June 29 and 30, and July 1, at...

This submission from Kennedy S. was one of the many pieces of art turned in for the inaugural Youth Suicide Prevention Art Contest. Coordinator Monica Kurz said she hopes to see the contest expand the next time around. Courtesy photoELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   For Kansas youth who...

An AVID class does a lesson before the end of the school year. Overall, the implementation of AVID in the USD 480 middle schools has gone over very well, according to school officials. Courtesy photoELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   The removal of AVID from Liberal High School caused much...

Gabe Ramirez, center, takes a pic with some of his coworkers at his retirement reception Monday afternoon at Southwest Medical Center. L&T photo/Robert PierceROBERT PIERCE • Leader & Times   Gabriel Ramirez’s journey to Southwest Medical Center came after a long journey to the...

EARL WATT • Leader & Times   Leaders of the Legislative Coordinating Committee weren’t interested in another extension of emergency in Kansas in response to the COVID-19 outbreak that began more than 15 months ago. After another request from Gov. Laura Kelly to extend the emergency,...

ELLY GRIMM • Leader & Times   The state of Kansas has been under a disaster declaration since early last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Friday, Gov. Laura Kelly sent a letter to Senate President Ty Masterson and members of the Legislative Coordinating Council asking to extend...