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On Wednesday, December 09, 2020, officers of the Liberal Police Department were dispatched to a local residence in regards to a child sex offense. Officers learned a seven-year-old girl had been sexua...

The Liberal City Commission met Tuesday evening and approved the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds for improvements within the City. Commissioners also heard from residents on a protest pe...

The USD 480 Board of Education met and after approving the Consent Agenda, approved several New Business items. Approved was the audit by Hay, Rice, and Associates of USD 480 with a few corrective act...

Commercial Burglary On September 21st, 2020, Liberal Police Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of north Kansas regarding a commercial burglary. During the burglary a number of items were taken...

The Liberal Memorial Library will be continuing curbside only pickup service until December 22nd. The library interior will be closed to visitors until December 22nd. The Library has recently extended...

In a brief meeting Thursday evening, The Liberal City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2344 regarding the wearing of masks in public in the City. The Resolution states that citizens will be required ...

The Liberal City Commission met in a Special Meeting Tuesday evening a approved the Change Order to the Playground Parking lot for $22,000. After input from Citizens and the Commissioners, the Commiss...

The USD 480 Board of Education had to re-meet Monday Evening in a special meeting. The Board had to repeat the November 16th Special Meeting as no notification was given to the public or media outlets...

The USD 480 Board of Education will be meeting Monday evening at 6:30pm at the LHS Auditorium, for a Special meeting. They are having to meet again since there was no notification to the media or publ...

Former Liberal Mayor, businessman, and instructor, Larry Koochel, passed away Wednesday morning in the Dallas TX area, following a brief illness after surgery. Larry Joe Koochel, 81, beloved husband, ...