Select Fastpitch finishes runner-up at PGF Nationals
By Derek Wiley Since its inception in 2014, Select Fastpitch has won tournaments all over the country. But the travel softball team based out of Kansas City reached new heights…
July 2022
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Local cheese market offers kitchen essentials, sandwiches, coffee and more
First City Cheese Market and Kitchen Essentials is a cheese and kitchen accessory shop that offers an abundance of domestic and imported cheeses and meats, made-to-order gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, 28 different flavors of whole bean coffee, flavored teas and lemonade, Hank’s sodas, charcuterie boards, spices, mixes, kitchen essentials and a variety of unique boutique items.
Read MoreSharon L. Sandercox
Sharon L. Sandercox, 73, of Leavenworth, Kan., passed away, peacefully at her home on July 26, 2022.
Read MoreJudy Ann Lander
Judy Ann Lander - Born April 10, 1941, in Leavenworth, Kan. to Woodrow and Emma Logan.
Read MoreGloria “Pat” J. Spencer
Gloria “Pat” J. Spencer passed away Monday, July 25, 2022. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Davis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 12 noon. Burial will be at Mount Muncie Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Davis Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be left on Gloria’s “Pat’s” online guestbook at www.davisfuneralchapelinc.com.
Read MoreBenintendi won’t say if he’ll get vaccinated with Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Andrew Benintendi wouldn’t say whether he will get vaccinated for COVID-19 now that he’s with the first-place New York Yankees rather than the last-place Kansas City Royals. A day after New York acquired the 28-year-old All-Star from the Royals for three minor league pitchers, Benintendi went 0 for 4 with a strikeout in hs Yankees debut, a 1-0 win over his former team on Thursday night.
Read MoreRoyals’ trade could be just the beginning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Royals could have waited until closer to the trade deadline to deal All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, perhaps getting a slightly better offer in the process, but consummating their move with the Yankees for three pitching prospects late Wednesday provided one largely unintended benefit.
Read MoreBolton ready to lead Chiefs defense
Nick Bolton knows he will be looked at as more of a leader for the Kansas City Chiefs defense this season. And a big reason that a linebacker just starting his second NFL season will be thrust in that role is attrition.
Read MoreDr. Rabe Tennis Club
Members of the Dr. Rabe Tennis Club find shelter during a rain delay this week at David Brewer Park in Leavenworth. The Dr. Rabe Tennis Club started in 1954 at the Leavenworth Country Club. The group meets at 2 p.m. four days a week (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Standing are Ed Fenton, from left, Chris Chapman, John Shipley, Alan Crute, Bobby Miller, Tony Williams, Gary Fuller, Manuel Hernandez and George Morton. Sitting are Mike Gibbens, Walt Parr, Kirby Brown and Jim Mathis. Submitted
Read MoreSummer and hot weather bass possibilities
Fishing this time of year can be miserable, especially during the daylight hours. But tournament or serious bass anglers do fish now. Let’s look at some techniques for catching bass before the fall cool-off.
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