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Jayhawkers graduating WCHS are Audrina Marcy and Taylor Beedy.

Jayhawkers graduating WCHS are Audrina Marcy and Taylor Beedy.

Lydia Jayhawkers April Minutes

President Faith Marcy called the April meeting to order on Monday, March 31 at the Wichita County community building. We celebrated April birthdays for Gage Kreutzer, Quaid Imler, and Baylee Long. Blayson Smith led the Pledge of Allegiance and Quaid Imler led the 4-H pledge.

Senior Center Menu

Meals are served Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and are available to all. Guests of any age welcome. Meals for those 60 years of age or older are $3.50 and under 60 are $7.50. Lunches need to be ordered one day in advance. Delivery is available for home bound residents.

Board of Education Meets in Special Session to Amend Budget

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 6:50 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Board of Education office.People Present2.

Board of Education Meets in Regular Session, Makes Personnel Moves

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, May 11, 2026 at the Board of Education office in Leoti, Kansas.People Present2.
Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Day 2, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

This is day 2 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.Last night, June 8, violent storms struck central and eastern parts of the state, delaying...

City Council Repeals Burn Ban

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.Council President Meyer asked City Clerk Jeannine Hassell for Roll Call; Councilors Rick Griem, Aron White (via...

Pastor’s Corner

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

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

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

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

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.In south central Kansas, weather has been drier this week, allowing loads to come in more...