Consumer Connection: Get your property ready for winter storms

Topeka, Kan. – As the first severe winter weather system of 2026 arrives in Kansas, now is the time to take simple steps to prevent damage to your home from snow and ice.

GCCC to Host STEM Career Showcase on February 7

Garden City Community College, through its Title III STEM program and in cooperation with the Western Kansas Career Showcase, will host a STEM Career Showcase on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the GCCC STEM Success Center.

Pastor’s Corner

A few years ago, I had been feeling the weight of life troubles and burdens, and it had begun to break me. But one night as I was staring at a sign. This sign said, “Weight Limit 13 Tons.” I thought how ridiculous this sign was.

...Yesteryears

70 YearsJan. 26, 1956 • Vol. 71, No. 15Bryant Holmes, Publisher • Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdA Girl― Mr. and Mrs. Jess Smith, of this city, are the parents of a six-pound, 4 oz., baby girl born at 5:27 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City. The name is Amber Jane.

FHSU Releases Fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll

HAYS, Kan. (January 27, 2026) - Fort Hays State University has named 2,066 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester.The Dean’s Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only.

Washburn University Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2025

TOPEKA, KS (01/21/2026) — Washburn University has announced its fall 2025 Dean’s List honorees. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.

SuperNews USD 467 Celebrates the 100th Day of School

with Superintendent Lori MaxwellWeather permitting, Wednesday, January 28t h , i s t h e one hundredth day of school, which is a fun milestone celebrated in the primary grades at Wichita County Elementary School, as well as in schools across the nation.

School Board Accepts Junior High Wrestling Coaching Changes, Superintendent’s Resignation

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 467 WICHITA COUNTY LEOTI, KANSAS Meeting Time and Place 1. The Board of Education of Unified School District #467, Wichita County, Kansas met at 11:30 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Board of Education office in Leoti, Kansas.People Present2.

WCHC April Emergency Exercise

On Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, Wichita County Health Center along with the Southwest Healthcare Coalition participated in a Medical Response Surge Exercise (MRSE).

Wichita County High School Celebrates 117th Commencement

The Wichita County High School celebrated the 117th Annual Commenc e m e n t exe r c i s e s in the gymnasium at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025.The Class of 2025 consi s t ed of 3 4 students, nine of whom graduated with High Honors, and eleven who graduated with Honors.