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Inmate charged with attempted capital murder

A prison inmate who is accused of attempting to kill a fellow inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility is scheduled to appear in court later this week. Lee Brett Jacobs, 42, is charged with attempted capital murder.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: As was reported in the Leavenworth Times, “prosecutors have launched an investigation into U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York, after revelations surfaced that he lied about his heritage, education and professional pedigree as he campaigned for office.” He has admitted to “lying about having Jewish ancestry, a Wall Street pedigree and a college degree, but he has yet to address other lingering questions — including the source of what appears to be a quickly amassed fortune despite recent financial problems, including evictions and owing thousands in back rent.” It doesn’t matter the party, don’t you think someone should have run a background check on any person who is trying to get elected to make our laws? I would have to get a background check to work at McDonalds.

Storm produces needed rain

A storm that passed through the area Monday evening produced some much needed rain as well as hail, the Leavenworth County Emergency Management Director said. While any rain is welcome, more rainfall is still needed as Leavenworth County remains in a drought, Chuck Magaha said.

Gregg Hill

Gregg Hill passed away on December 10, 2022. Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m.