Liberal NewsLocal news for Liberal, KS continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.KU Alumni Association to host picnic June 12 in Elkhart for new students- May 22, 2008 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 ...http://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/ku-alumni-association-to-host-picnic-june-12-... Slavic languages students receive awards at annual recognition event- May 8, 2008 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 Kansashttp://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/slavic-languages-students-receive-awards-at-a... NTSB Releases Report on Fatal Airplane Crash in Northern NM- May 6, 2008 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 Topekahttp://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/ntsb-releases-report-on-fatal-airplane-crash-... Against the Grain: New Daily Launched in Kansas- May 6, 2008 "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 & Publisherhttp://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/against-the-grain-new-daily-launched-in-kansa... NTSB releases findings in fatal airplane crash-landing near Las Vegas- May 5, 2008 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 Lubbockhttp://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/ntsb-releases-findings-in-fatal-airplane-cras... , News from Liberal and Seward County, Kansas- May 3, 2008 "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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/news-from-liberal-and-seward-county-kansas?fr... Liberal airport receives $750,500 FAA grant- May 1, 2008 "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 Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/liberal-ks/2008/05/liberal-airport-receives-750-500-faa-grant?fr... |