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        • District expands iPad program 9:45 am
          This school year, third- and fourth-graders began using iPads at Leavenworth public schools. And the program will be expanded this fall to fifth- and sixth-grade classes.
        • Officers graduate from SAMS 9:30 am
          Even though they just received their diplomas, the work of the graduates of the School of Advanced Military Studies is just beginning.
          Maj. Gen. William Grimsley presents a saber to Lt. Col. Mark Olsen during a School of Advanced Military Studies graduation ceremony Thursday at Fort Leavenworth. Olsen was graduating from the SAMS Advanced Military Studies Program. He received the saber for writing the best monograph in the AMSP. Grimsley was the guest speaker for Thursday
        • Health increase could cause strain on budget 9:16 am
          An increase in health insurance costs is already putting a strain on the Lansing city budget for fiscal year 2014.
        • Morning Minutes: May 24 6:05 am
          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • Vacancies to open on Port Authority 6:00 am
          Two longstanding members of the Leavenworth County Port Authority are stepping down, according to the Leavenworth County Administrator.
        • Jodi Arias trial: Jury deadlocked on death penalty verdict May. 23, 2013
          PHOENIX — The judge in the Jodi Arias murder trial declared a mistrial in the penalty phase Thursday after the jury reported for a second time that it was deadlocked on whether to sentence her to life in prison or death for killing her boyfriend in 2008. The judge scheduled a retrial for July 18. A new panel likely will be seated to try...
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        • Today in the News: Trayvon Martin texts released May. 23, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys; adult ban stays May. 23, 2013
          GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots,...
          Boy Scouts from right, Joey Kalich, 10, Steven Grime, 7, and Jonathon Grime, 9, raise their hands at the close of a news conference held by people against the change in the Boy Scouts of America gay policy Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Grapevine, Texas. Delegates to the Boys Scouts of America meeting nearby are expected to address a proposal to allow gay scouts into the organization.
        • What to Watch: ‘Showville’ debuts tonight May. 23, 2013
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        • Hot Online: Charles Ramsey to get free burgers for life May. 23, 2013
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        • Morning Jolt: Faith healers charged after 2nd child dies May. 23, 2013
          A couple from Philadelphia who practice faith healing and don’t believe in medicine were charged with murder after a second young child of theirs died after not receiving medical care. Herbert and Catherine Schaible were on probation after...
        • Morning Minutes: May 23 May. 23, 2013
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        • State track preview: Take your marks May. 23, 2013
          Local track athletes go for gold today at state track championships. Find out the names you need to know about heading into the meet.
          On April 2, 2013, Lansing High School hosted its annual track and field invitational where local squads Immaculata and Pleasant Ridge competed.
        • Spires basketball brings in forward transfer May. 23, 2013
          The University of Saint Mary men's basketball team announced Thursday that Isaiah Anaekwe had signed a letter of intent to play for the Spires next year.
        • Outdoors: Bass fishing tips for small ponds May. 23, 2013
          Late May is an excellent time for bass fishing on smaller waters. Ponds and small lakes can offer some real excitement, the kind bass fishermen dream of.
        • Okla. tornado prompts discussion for new high school May. 23, 2013
          The EF5 tornado that ripped through Moore, Okla., Monday had Lansing school officials thinking about how they will tackle the issue of severe weather shelters.
        • Middle school tracksters set new records at Lansing May. 22, 2013
          The Lansing Middle School track team recently had several members break long-standing school records.
          Pictured below from left to right are Cierra Robinson, Quinton McQuillan and Robinson, who snatched up several individual school records. Cierra Robinson established a new shot put mark of 38-feet, 7.24-inches, as did McQuillan who threw a record 44-feet, 9.25-inches. Tori Robinson leaves the school with two individual records ― the 800 meters and two-mile run. Her best 800 meter time was two minute, 29.2 seconds in the 800 meters and her two-mile run was 12 minutes, 26 seconds.
        • Pleasant Ridge football releases camp dates May. 22, 2013
          With the season slowly creeping closer, the Pleasant Ridge football program has several upcoming events planned for this summer.
        • Today in the News: London attack leaves soldier dead May. 22, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Modern Family’ finale, ‘MasterChef’ premiere May. 22, 2013
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        • TAPS runners honor fallen at local race May. 22, 2013
          For a special group of runners participating in the Five Trails Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday, every step was laced with memories and honored those who paid the ultimate price in service to country.
        • With Wiggins, KU basketball is dangerous May. 22, 2013
          Kansas basketball fans can take a deep breath and relax now that the nation's No. 1 recruit has chosen the Jayhawks for his brief college basketball career.
          Mac Stevenson is a longtime columnist on collegiate and professional sports in Eastern Kansas.
        • Hot Online: Brian Urlacher retires May. 22, 2013
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        • How to help the Oklahoma tornado victims May. 22, 2013
          The EF5 tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., on Monday has caused untold damage and claimed at least 24 lives. If you want to help, check out the information below.    
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        • Morning Jolt: Vatican says pope didn’t perform exorcism, but … May. 22, 2013
          After a video went viral that showed Pope Francis seemingly performing an exorcism on a man, the Vatican responded by saying, “The Holy Father had no intention to perform any exorcism. Instead, as he frequently does for the sick...
        • Morning Minutes: May 22 May. 22, 2013
          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • Lawson sentenced to time served May. 22, 2013
          A Leavenworth man whose 2009 conviction for criminal sodomy was overturned has pleaded no contest to an indecent liberties charge.
          Lester E. Lawson
        • Police continue to investigate carjacking May. 22, 2013
          Even though a couple of people were taken into custody a day earlier, Leavenworth police were still working Wednesday on their investigation of a carjacking.
        • Fire results in no injuries May. 22, 2013
          No injuries were reported after a kitchen fire at a Leavenworth apartment, a Fire Department spokesman said.
        • Chase ends with arrest May. 22, 2013
          A man was in custody at the Leavenworth County Jail Wednesday after he allegedly led authorities on a chase around the Tonganoxie area, according to an official with the Kansas Highway Patrol.
        • Defendant pleads guilty in molestation case May. 22, 2013
          A man has pleaded guilty to sexually molesting a 3-year-old child last year in Easton, according to a prosecution official.
        • Legislative wrapup canceled May. 22, 2013
          A Legislative wrapup scheduled for Wednesday night at the Lansing Community Center by the Leavenworth-Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce has been canceled due to the ongoing legislative session.
        • “Spirit of Humanitarianism” honored May. 22, 2013
          Two individuals and one business were honored Monday for their contributions to the community during the Leavenworth County Human Service Council's annual “Spirit of Humanitarianism” awards luncheon.
          Connie Weltha, Tonganoxie Elementary School counselor, receives an award from Crystal Swann Blackdeer of the Leavenworth County Human Services Council during its annual “Spirit of Humanitarianism” luncheon Monday.
        • Commissioners discuss Muncie Road traffic flow May. 22, 2013
          The portion of Muncie Road that's adjacent to Xavier Catholic School could become a one-way street again.
        • Eighth-graders race in cardboard boats May. 22, 2013
          With the school year coming to a close, teacher Rebecca Calhoun said racing boats is the best final students can have.
          Eighth-graders Lucy Carreno and Skyann Derringer use their hands to paddle themselves across a swimming pool in a cardboard boat Tuesday at the Riverfront Community Center. Eighth-graders at Richard W. Warren Middle School constructed and raced cardboard boats as part of a science project.
        • Carjacking vehicle recovered, two arrested May. 21, 2013
          Authorities have recovered a car that was stolen in a carjacking today in Leavenworth.Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens said the car was recovered late Tuesday afternoon by authorities in Kansas City, Kan., and two people were taken into custody.
        • Leavenworth's Michael Baillergeon tabbed 5A baseball player of the year May. 21, 2013
          Michael Baillergeon, one of six Pioneers recognized, named Class 5A Player of the Year
          Leavenworth
        • Police look for carjackers May. 21, 2013
          Leavenworth police are asking for the public's help in locating carjacking suspects.
          This is a photo of a car that
        • Today in the News: Jodi Arias pleads for her life May. 21, 2013
          Your daily news briefing, with the video of the day, top news and quote of the day.   
        • What to Watch: ‘Modern Family’ says goodbye May. 21, 2013
          Click inside to see what you should be watching on the Internet and on TV.   
        • Hot Online: Galifianakis pays rent for formerly homeless senior May. 21, 2013
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        • Morning Minutes: May 21 May. 21, 2013
          Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today's Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.
        • Collision results in injuries May. 21, 2013
          Two people were taken to the hospital after a sport utility vehicle and a moped collided in north Leavenworth, a police spokesman said.
        • Fort announces civilian furloughs May. 21, 2013
          Officials from Fort Leavenworth Monday announced that more than 2,000 workers from the post will be furloughed starting in July as a result of federal automatic spending cuts.
        • Leavenworth golfer fourth at 5A state May. 21, 2013
          Jack Reilly, a resident of Leavenworth who attends St. James Academy, played in the Kansas 5A State Golf Tournament Monday at Brookridge Country Club.
          Jack Reilly, a resident of Leavenworth who attends St. James Academy, played in the Kansas 5A State Golf Tournament Monday at Brookridge Country Club.  The sophomore finished fourth individually after shooting a 74, a four over on the front nine and a one under on the back nine. Reilly and his St. James Academy team placed second overall with a combined score of 309.
        • Leavenworth pair receives softball conference honors May. 21, 2013
          There were some definitive bright spots to the Lady Pioneers 2013 softball team, and on Monday two of those were highlighted
        • District to receive additional money May. 21, 2013
          When they met Monday, Leavenworth school board members approved the publication of a notice of a hearing for amending the current school year's budget. They also looked at some of the things that may impact the budget in future years.
        • Lansing board OKs design development May. 21, 2013
          The architects and contractors who will build the new high school off DeSoto Road for the Lansing School District now have a board-approved design document to guide them.
        • County commission OKs waiver for LCHS building May. 21, 2013
          The Leavenworth County Commission gave the green light for the Leavenworth County Humane Society to apply for the permit needed to pursue a new facility near Tonganoxie.
        • Oklahoma tornado: Crews dig desperately through night May. 20, 2013
          MOORE, Okla. — Spotlights bore down on massive piles of shredded cinder block, insulation and metal as crews worked through the night lifting bricks and parts of collapsed walls where a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood. At least 51...
          A woman is pulled out from under tornado debris at the Plaza Towers School in Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado as much as half a mile (.8 kilometers) wide with winds up to 200 mph (320 kph) roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.
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