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Coyote breeding season from January to March can cause the canine to be more active.

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Understanding coyote behavior may help humans avoid aggressive encounters

Colton Tripp K-state Extension News Service

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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.

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School Board Meets in Special Session

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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.

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School Board Meets in Special Session

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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 14, 2026 at the Board of Education office.People Present2.

School Board Meets in Special Session

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School Board Meets in Special Session

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Board of Education office.People Present2.

Lady Indians Advance to State Wrestling

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Lady Indians Advance to State Wrestling

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Three Lady Indians qualified for the upcoming State Wrestling Tournament, to be held in Hays on February 27th-28th.Jentri Porter (above, center) powered her way to being Regional Champion.Angela Barreras (above, left) took 4th place. Jaelene Vestal came away with 7th place.

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Board of Education Reconfigures, Accepts Resignations

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 467 WICHITA COUNTY LEOTI, KANSASMeeting Time and Place1 . The Board o f Education of Unified School District #467, Wichita County, Kansas met in regular session at 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Board of Education office in Leoti, Kansas.People Present2.

US Senator Roger Marshall visited the Wichita County Health Center on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, as part of his 4 Corners, 50 Counties tour.

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Senator Marshall visits WCHC

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

At Wichita County Health Center, Sen. Roger Marshall (R) discussed rural hospital sustainability, long-term care challenges, and expanded mental health services.

Supporting America Through Service

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Supporting America Through Service

Addison Simons

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

True patriotism is not just about waving a flag on the Fourth of July or singing the national anthem. True patriotism is about showing up, stepping in, and giving back.

Susannah Louderbaugh, new Executive Director of Wichita County Economic Development. Provided.

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Board hires new Director for Wichita County Economic Development

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

As some o f o u r readers may know, the board of directors for Wichita County Economic Development has been in the search for a new director since Nikki Bjurstrom stepped down in October, after 6 years the position.Recently, the position was offered to Susannah Louderbaugh.

Kansas Department Commander James Langley; 6th District Commander Jerry White; Addi Simons, 6th District Voice of Democracy 1st place; 6th District President Garrett Steggman, Department Scholarship Chairman Kim Butcher. Photo Provided.

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Voice of Democracy: Simons Places 1st in 6th District

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Voice of Democracy audio-essay program, established in 1947, provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express their opinions relating to democratic and patriotic-themed subjects via recorded essay.

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