Pleasant Valley Boosters July Minutes

submitted by Marcy Baker, Club ReporterThe regular monthly meeting of the Pleasant Valley Boosters 4-H club was held on July 28th at 8:00am. This meeting was our annual fair cleanup and float building meeting.

Pleasant Valley Boosters August Minutes

submitted by Marcy Baker, Club ReporterThe regular monthly meeting of the Pleasant Valley Boosters 4-H club was held on August 3rd at 8:00am. This meeting was our annual fair cleanup. The meeting began with all 4-Hers cleaning up at the fairgrounds after the Wichita County Fair.

Farm Bureau Presents Awards to Local Farms

Text and photos by Sam Giesick Farm Bureau Financial Services, LeotiFarm Bureau believes in the power of roots, both in the soil and in our communities.

WCHS National Honor Society Inducts New Members

Right: Newly-inducted National Honor Society Members (L-R): Tessa Bauck , Jayah Case, Camryn Biermann, Nancy Ortiz-Chavez , Holden Whalen, Tyson Peters, Taylor Beedy, Joleigh Mazanec , Benedic t HerbiasRi ght : The WCHS National Honor Society Photos courtesy Sara Brown

The Bones of the Matter

When I was in medical school, I learned that a shocking number of people would die or be admitted to a nursing home after a hip fracture.Even today, a hip fracture can be a devastating event for an older American. Up to 30% will die within the next year.

Commissioners Sign Law Enforcement Contract

COMMISSONERS MEETING January 20th, 2026 Time: 8:30am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner Carpenter Commissioners In attendance: Cole Carpenter, John Gould; Jason Wells, absent Also in attendance: Junior Garcia, Lanna Kreutzer, Mike Nickelson, Steve Baum, Kris Casper and Tyrelle Tankersley.

Commissioners Review Citizen Complaints

COMMISSONERS MEETING February 2, 2026 Time: 8:30am Meeting called to order by: Commissioner Carpenter Commissioners In attendance: Cole Carpenter, John Gould, Jason Wells Also in attendance: Junior Garcia, Lanna Kreutzer, Sheriff Kris Casper, Heath Starnes with INA alertApproval of January 20...

Kansas land values reflect stability

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas agricultural land values appear to be stabilizing as producers enter 2026, according to Kansas S t a te Univ e r s i t y Extension experts.

Understanding coyote behavior may help humans avoid aggressive encounters

MANHATTAN, Kan. – With coyote breeding season beginning, a Kansas State University wildlife expert explains that understanding the canine’s common behavior will help prevent and protect oneself from an aggressive encounter.

School Board Meets in Special Session

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 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Board of Education office.People Present2.