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Stieben reelected to County Commission

Mike Stieben has been reelected to the Leavenworth County Commission. Stieben, a Republican from rural Tonganoxie, was the only candidate whose name appeared on the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

MIDTERM ELECTION

Bill Bayles of Lansing casts his ballot at Fire Station No. 1 during the midterm election Tuesday. Check out the results of the election at leavenworthtimes. com and in Thursday’s printed edition of the Times.

In this holiday season, remember the lonely

With Halloween being over, we have officially started the holiday season. For those blessed with supportive families and networks of friends, this can be a most joyous time of getting together for fellowship and celebrating.

Justice Department monitors voting rights across 24 states

The Justice Department sent monitors to 24 states in an effort to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws in Tuesday’s elections. The action, which occurs regularly on Election Day, comes as civil rights groups and the federal government have raised alarm over potential voter intimidation at some polling places and ballot boxes.

Bobcats, Lions qualify for state

Basehor-Linwood’s unified bowling team is going to state. Kirstin Ussery, Audrey Bracken and Amaya Mendoza bowled a 676, including eight strikes and 14 spares, over six games Monday at Crown Lanes in Leavenworth to finished fifth at regionals.

Treaty against fossil fuels floated at UN climate summit

The world should confront climate change the way it does nuclear weapons, by agreeing to a non-proliferation treaty that stops further production of fossil fuels, a small island nation leader proposed Tuesday as vulnerable nations pushed for more action and money at international climate talks.

Turbulent campaign season comes to a close

A tumultuous election season that tugged again at America’s searing political divides and raised questions about its commitment to a democratic future came to a close on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the first national election of Joe Biden’s presidency.