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How Trump ignored advisers, spread election lies

The executive summary of the House Jan. 6 committee’s report documents how then-President Donald Trump was repeatedly warned by those closest to him — Cabinet members, campaign officials and even family members — that claims he had lost his reelection due to fraud were false. But Trump spread those lies anyway.

Banning books in schools is a bad idea

To the editor: What on earth is going on with the Lansing Board of Education? I have heard about other places where disgruntled parents are demanding that textbooks be purged of some materials which would make a student feel bad or uncomfortable. I think that is a very unrealistic idea.

Girls wrestlers to watch

As girls wrestling continues to grow in Kansas high schools, so does the talent in Leavenworth County. Here are 11 to watch from Basehor-Linwood, Lansing, Leavenworth and Tonganoxie high schools: 105 Narissa Hampton, Basehor-Linwood A state qualifier last season at 100 pounds, Hampton started her senior year 9-0 before suffering two losses at the Ladycat Classic, where she placed seventh.

Girls wrestlers to watch in 2023

BY DEREK WILEY As girls wrestling continues to grow in Kansas high schools, so does the talent in Leavenworth County. Here are 11 to watch… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Year in Review: Top sports stories of 2022

BY DEREK WILEY Leavenworth County athletes had plenty to be proud of this year. Here are the top sports stories of 2022. Local girls shine… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close