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City Council Repeals Burn Ban

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
City of Leoti Governing Body met in regular session Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall Meeting Room.Council President Derek Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

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Pastor’s Corner

Troy Unruh, Chaplain, Wchc
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “What am I here for anyway?”Most people have asked that question at some point. We wonder if we are making a difference, if we are on the right path, or if God has something more for us. The good news is that God is not trying to hide His purpose from us.
Celia Llopis-Jepsen/Kansas News Service

Celia Llopis-Jepsen/Kansas News Service

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Kansas has more rural hospitals at immediate risk of closing than any other state

Bek Shackelford-nwanganga Kcur|kansas News Service
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Rural Kansans could see longer drives to access healthcare or fewer health services because of hospital closures. A report found that Kansas has 28 rural hospitals at immediate risk of closure.More rural Kansas hospitals are at risk of immediate closure than in any other state.
Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

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Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.
Day 4, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Day 4, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

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Day 4, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
This is day 4 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council.Harvest is well underway across the state, with progress varying by region.
Day 5, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Day 5, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

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Day 5, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
This is day 5 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association, and the Kansas Cooperative Council.
Understanding the Ups & Downs of Pain During Recovery

Understanding the Ups & Downs of Pain During Recovery

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Understanding the Ups & Downs of Pain During Recovery

Kory Zimney, Pt, Dpt, Phd
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Many equate pain with injury and thus assume that pain should be a straight line when recovering. So, if pain flares up a bit, they worry that something is wrong. Maybe the injury is getting worse, or they “overdid it” the day before.
Photo by Sara Brown

Photo by Sara Brown

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Indians Golf Wrap Up

Coach Brown
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Indians boys golf team competed in another whirlwind season this past spring. There were fourteen boys on the team, which kept Coach Brown and Coach Cooper very busy once the tournament season got going.
The 2026 Wheat Harvest has arrived in Wichita County. In this Native Sun file photo, a local farm family begins their harvest.

The 2026 Wheat Harvest has arrived in Wichita County. In this Native Sun file photo, a local farm family begins their harvest.

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2026 Summer Harvest Begins

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The 2026 Summer Wheat Harvest has officially begun. Scott Coop in Marienthal took in their first load on Tuesday, June 9. Test weight was 60; Moisture 11.80.ADM Grain received their first load on Wednesday, June 10. Test weight was 62.2; Moisture was 10.2.
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