New law aims to improve safety in construction, school zones

TOPEKA (August 12, 2026) – With highway construction continuing and the beginning of the school year fast approaching, the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas State Department of Education are reminding drivers of a new law aimed at reducing distracted driving in construction and...

‘We’re drowning’: Rising costs overwhelm animal welfare community

Along with groceries and gas prices, the cost of owning a pet has surged in recent years. The growth in “petflation” has left shelters and rescue groups scrambling to save animals.One morning in July, Linda Ruzich picks up a female German shepherd at the Kansas Humane Society.

Board of Education Confirms Coaches, Sets Fees

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 regular session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, July 13, 2026 at the Board of Education office in Leoti, Kansas.People Present2.

University of Kansas announces summerfall 2025, spring 2026 graduates

LAWRENCE — The names of more than 6,800 graduates at the University of Kansas for summer and fall 2025 and spring 2026 have been announced by the University Registrar.Many graduates and candidates for degree celebrated by participating in KU Commencement, which took place May 17.

...Yesteryears

70 YearsAug. 09, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 43Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdA Girl― Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Burch are the parents of a baby girl, born Wednesday, Aug. 1, in a Garden City hospital. The little one has been named Bonnie June. Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Burch of Selkirk and Mrs.

More 2026 WC Fair Scenes

2026 Wichita County Fair Parade Grand Marshals, Russ and Cathy Wiegers, driven in style by Deana Wiegers-Reh Leverett. Photo by Rita Smith