County approves over $570,000 for new trash trucks

Commission inks MOU for multi-agency drug task force

Deadline set for Thresher Wind project public record

4-H livestock "town farm" approved for fairgrounds

County approves over $570,000 for new trash trucks

LIBERAL, Kan. — The Seward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of two new side-load trash trucks for the county's solid waste department at Monday's meeting.

The $573,600 taxpayer expense includes a $322,400 bid from Liberal Truck Center for the vehicles and $251,200 to Southwest Equipment for the trash bodies. Delivery of the new equipment is expected in mid-August.

Commission inks MOU for multi-agency drug task force

LIBERAL, Kan. — Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing guidelines for the Multi-Jurisdiction Drug Enforcement Task Force involving the Seward County Sheriff's Office, Liberal Police Department and Haskell County Sheriff's Office.

While the MOU allows the agencies to continue cooperative operations in the short term, the agreement outlines that a formal interlocal agreement will need to be drafted and approved by all three entities in the future.

Deadline set for Thresher Wind project public record

LIBERAL, Kan. — The commission voted unanimously to continue accepting supplemental documents for the official record of the Thresher Wind Farm Project until July 15. The proposed project has sparked significant community debate, with the official record already exceeding 1,500 pages.

Commissioners read several letters from residents during the meeting, highlighting divisions between landowners seeking economic benefits and citizens citing concerns over property values and health impacts.

4-H livestock "town farm" approved for fairgrounds

LIBERAL, Kan. — Following in-person appeals from several local youth, the commission unanimously approved an agreement to establish a 4-H livestock barn at the Seward County Fairgrounds.

The memorandum of understanding with Seward County 4-H and the K-State Extension Wild West District — represented by 4-H Livestock Agent Jade Greene — will provide a dedicated "town farm" space for children who live in city limits to house, care for and practice showing agricultural animals.

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