Schmitz leaving Lansing for city manager job in Iowa
Lansing’s director of community and economic development will be leaving his job next month to become a city manager in Iowa. Matt Schmitz’s final day with the city of Lansing will be Jan.
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New Missouri treasurer 1st person of color in state office GOP Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday named Vivek Malek state treasurer, making him the first nonwhite statewide official in Missouri history.
Bobcats come up short
KANSAS CITY – Basehor-Linwood (2-4) enters the winter break in unfamiliar territory. With a 67-63 loss at Piper Tuesday night, the Bobcats fail to 1-2 in the United Kansas Conference after losing just two UKC games the previous four seasons.
Musk says he’ll be Twitter CEO until a replacement is found
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he plans on remaining as Twitter’s CEO until he can find someone willing to replace him in the job. Musk’s announcement came after millions of Twitter users asked him to step down in an unscientific poll the billionaire himself created and promised to abide by.
Basehor-Linwood girls lack urgency in loss at Piper
Basehor-Linwood overcame a slow start to tie Piper midway through the third quarter. But the Pirates answered with a 13-0 run to defeat the Bobcats 46-41 Tuesday night.
Biden tells Zelenskyy: ‘It’s an honor to be by your side’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a defiant wartime visit to Washington on Wednesday to thank U.S. leaders and “ordinary Americans” for their support in fighting off Russia’s invasion and to press for continued aid in the brutal months to come. President Joe Biden and Congress responded with billions in new assistance and a pledge to help Ukraine pursue a “just peace.”
Storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand
Concerns about illness or inflation aren’t stopping Americans from hitting the roads and airports this holiday season. But a massive winter storm might.
Marriage is in arrears over secret debt
Dear Amy: I recently found out that my husband of seven years has been using high-interest credit cards in his own name to buy expensive luxury items (wine, watches, clothing, etc.). The total bill of this debt is $20,000.
Milton E. Myracle
Milton E. Myracle, 79, Leavenworth, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Frances Nichols
Frances Nichols, 81, Leavenworth, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Celebration of Life will be held 10 a.m., Friday, December 23, 2022, at Calvary Baptist Church.