Liberal News

Two Wichita residents were injured Tuesday morning in a one-vehicle crash about seven miles east of town.

Foss State Park is hosting its 17th annual Foss Lake Christmas in July Festival July 10-12. Organizers estimate about 10,000 people from around the country will attend.

Locally-based Key Bank Real Estate Capital has arranged three loans for elderly housing properties in three states for Seattle-based Emeritus Senior Living.

June 26, 2008 KeyBank Real Estate Capital closed three loans totaling $25 million for Emeritus Senior Living.

A Libertyville motorcyclist died early Wednesday morning following a multi-vehicle accident near the village, authorities said.

By SHAWN YORKS This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The Southwest Medical Center Laboratory in Liberal underwent the medical business's equivalent of a ...

Originally published 02:37 p.m., June 9, 2008 Updated 02:37 p.m., June 9, 2008 Renovate, renovate and add on, or build from scratch? The city's budget being in the squeezed situation that it is, what the city ...

Incoming University of Kansas students and their parents from Grant, Haskell, Morton, Seward, Stanton and Stevens counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome Picnic at 6:30 ...

The University of Kansas Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures recognized 28 students for academic excellence, language proficiency and outstanding service at its annual honors reception April 15. via The University of Kansas

Glenn Elliott and his wife Laurie McKnight -- both 75 -- were killed last August 27 on a flight from Liberal, Kansas, to Albuquerque. via WIBW-TV Topeka

“More mom and pop stores are gone. That used to be the bread and butter of the regional market.”

LIBERAL, KAN. A company's move to scale back publication of its daily newspaper in Liberal, Kan., has spawned the unlikely launch of a new competing daily in the southwest Kansas meatpacking town. via Editor & Publisher

An engine compartment fire triggered by a ruptured oil line caused a small airplane to crash-land in northern New Mexico, killing the pilot and his wife. via KCBD-TV Lubbock

“So we are reviving it after several years hiatus, and it's going to be a spring fling.”

Baker Arts revives 'Chocolate Fantasy' fund-raiser Chocolate lovers, be aware: Baker Arts Center is reviving an old tradition this weekend - the Chocolate Fantasy. via Southwest Daily Times

“The new airport rescue and firefighting vehicle will help keep passengers and cargo safe.”

Congressman Jerry Moran announced April 22 that Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport has received a $750,500 grant to purchase an airport rescue and firefighting vehicle. via Southwest Daily Times

“Being a gardener isn't a prerequisite, but starting small is recommended. Planting too large a garden can make a pleasurable hobby a chore”

Springtime seed and garden catalogs are meant to tempt gardeners, but their colorful photos also can spark children's interest in learning more about gardening, the environment, food and nutrition, said Evelyn ... via Southwest Daily Times

Poetry Month wraps up at the library The days are getting warmer The sun is out brighter And April showers and poems Bring May tulips and poetry readings Join us in concluding April's National Poetry Month with ... via Southwest Daily Times

“Your day of supervision of your daughter has now passed. She should now make her own decisions.”

Physicians need to respect parents' authority Question: Our family physician wants to examine my 13-year-old son without my being in the room. via Southwest Daily Times

Residents of Kansas will celebrate Arbor Day 2008 on Friday. While some states chose to celebrate Arbor Day on a different date that coincides better with their growing season, National Arbor Day is celebrated ... via Southwest Daily Times

“I think we are all aware that this is a real challenge for the community”

The state Board of Regents cleared the way Wednesday afternoon for the Salina Area Technical School to become a stand-alone technical college. via Salina Journal

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit, "A glimpse of flight from all eras," opens at the Mid-American Air Museum of Liberal, Kan., March 25. via Guymon Daily Herald