Newman University announces 2026 Spring Graduates

WICHITA, Kansas - Newman University officials have announced the students who completed the requirements to earn a degree at the end of the 2026 spring semester.2025-26 graduates were honored during the university’s 109th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Heartland Credit Union...

Lydia Jayhawker 4-H Junior Reporter Report - May Meeting

The Lydia Jayhawker 4-H Club gathered on May 1, 2026, at the fairgrounds for a meeting led by the club’s junior officers.

Lydia Jayhawkers June Meeting

The Lydia Jayhawkers met for the June meeting and pool party, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The meeting at the park was called to order by Vice President, Zach Marcy.There were many birthdays to celebrate for the months of June and July: Adi Berning, Isabella Davalos, Cauy Larson and Camri Larson.

Political signs not allowed on highway right of way

It’s a sign of the season— political campaigning and the posting of campaign signs.

City Council Discusses Storm Clean-up, Grant Writer Billing

City of Leoti Governing Body met in regular session Monday, July 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the City Hall Meeting Room.

Commissioners Hear of Planned Veterans Memorial

COMMISSIONERS MEETINGDate: June 29, 2026 Time: 8:30am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner Carpenter Commissioners In attendance: Cole Capenter, Jason Wells, and John Gould was absent.Also in attendance: Junior Garcia, Lanna Kreutzer, and Susannah Louderbaugh.Approval of June 1st Minutes:...

Board of Education Meets in Special Session, Hires Three Positions

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 467 WICHITA COUNTY LEOTI, KANSAS Meeting Time and Place1. The Board of Education of Unified School District #467, Wichita County, Kansas met in special session at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Board of Education office.People Present2.

ICE Arrests Reach New High

Immigration arrests reached 1,593 per day in early July in a new push to detain and deport immigrants that has led to deaths in traffic stops.

In Regular Session, Board of Education Accepts Resignation of AD Coach Parks

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 467 WICHITA COUNTY LEOTI, KANSAS Meeting Time and Place1. The Board of Education of Unified School District #467, Wichita County, Kansas met at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2026 at the Board of Education office in Leoti, Kansas.People Present2.

Board of Ed Meets in 2nd Special Session, Approves GLCC MOU, Negotiations for 2026-27

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 467 WICHITA COUNTY LEOTI, KANSAS Meeting Time and Place1 . T he Board of Education of Unified School District #467, Wichita County, Kansas met in special session at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at the Board of Education office.People Present2.