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Memorial service held for 1 of 2 Kansas women killed in Oklahoma ambush
HUGOTON, Kan. (KWCH) - Family, friends and community members gathered at Hugoton First Christian Church on Tuesday to remember Jilian Kelley. Kelley. a court-approved supervisor, was killed last month while escorting Veronica Butler down to Oklahoma to pick up Butler’s children for a birthday party. The two women never showed, and their bodies were found days later in Oklahoma.
Tyrone High School Announces Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Congratulations to Brooklyn Stevens for being named the Tyrone High. School class of 2024 Valedictorian with an impressive 4.16 grade point. average. During her high school career she also acquired 21 college. level credits. In addition to excelling academically, Brooklyn is also. involved in many extra curricular activities including softball...
Liberal Woman Injured in Beaver County Accident
An injury accident occurred Sunday morning at approximately 6:20 am on US-83 just south of county road Hollow E0340, approximately eight and one-half miles north of Perryton, TX. A 2016 Nissan Altima driven by Jessica Valverde, age 21 of Liberal, was northbound on US83, when she failed to negotiate a...
Paul David Lighty
Paul David Lighty, a dedicated truck driver for many years, passed away on April 18, 2024, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hugoton. He was born on February 10, 1929. Paul helped build a house when he was 19 years old and later he farmed west of Hugoton, Kansas. Paul...
5th person arrested in the case of the death of 2 Kansas women
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reports that a fifth person was arrested in alleged connection with the case of the death of two Kansas women, Veronica Butler, 27, and Kilian Kelley, 39.
City Passes Pet Registration Requirements
In an effort to address the rising population of stray and roaming animals, the City of Liberal has adopted new animal control ordinances requiring the annual registration of cats and dogs beginning January 2025. This registration requirement applies to cats and dogs over the age of 6 months living within City limits.
Doubles Teams Lead Liberal in Home WAC Tournament
Liberal hosted the WAC Tennis Tournament Monday morning and afternoon at Blue Bonnet Park. Liberal finished in fourth but both doubles teams placed second. #1 doubles Parker Brown and Daniel Nguyen were 2-2 and took 2nd and Emmanuel Garcia and Jovanni Garcia at #2 doubles were 3-1 for second. 2024...
The deaths of two Kansas women unearthed an anti-government group. Was it a factor in murder?
What should we make of “God’s Misfits?” That’s the name Oklahoma authorities say a small antigovernment group who held worship services in their homes called themselves. Four of these “misfits” have been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a pair of southwest Kansas women missing since March 30. To recap a sad story,...
Panther tennis team finishes fifth at WAC tournament
The Panther team made the long journey west Monday for the Western Athletic Conference Championships in Liberal. Hays won a competitive tournament with 12 points. Dodge City and Garden City each scored eight points to tie as runners-up. Liberal finished with five points in fourth, and the Panthers scored three points to place fifth.
Global support grows for murdered Kansas mothers
HUGOTON, Kansas (KFDA) - As court proceedings continue for the four suspects linked to the murders of two Kansas mothers, an outpour of support is being seen across the globe for the victims’ families. “I think we are all coming together as a community and rallying behind these families...
Veronica Claire Butler
In loving memory of Veronica Claire Butler, a compassionate soul who touched the lives of many with her kindness and unwavering dedication. Veronica passed away on April 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and memories that filled so many hearts with her beautiful smile and beautiful long red hair. She was born on February 28, 1997, to her parents Clinton Butler and Amanda (Butler) Verner.
LHS 8th in Pool at Great Bend
The Lady Red girls swim team traveled through the weather to make it to Great Bend for our 2nd of 3 meets this week. We used this meet to really focus on our relays as WAC is around the corner. The team finished 8th with 59 points. 200 Medley Relay.
Brooks Kappelmann is Hay Rice and Associates Athlete of the Week
Liberal senior baseball player J. Brooks Kappelmann is this week’s Hay Rice and Associates Athlete of the Week. Kappelmann struck out 13 in a 3-0 shutout win at Holcomb on Thursday. Brooks also delivered a triple in that win. In game two, Kappelmann was 3-3 with a double and three runs. Brooks was also named class salutatorian Wednesday night.
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