County clerk predicts 45% voter turnout
The Leavenworth County clerk is predicting a 45% voter turnout for today’s election. Polls opened today at 7 a.m.
The Leavenworth County clerk is predicting a 45% voter turnout for today’s election. Polls opened today at 7 a.m.
Louise Kathryn Wistuba, 73, of Winchester, Kan., died at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kan. on Sunday, November 6, 2022. The daughter of Leonard Joseph and Agnes Kramer was born in Leavenworth, Kan. on June 11, 1949, and graduated from Winchester rural high school in 1967. Louise attended Fort Hays State University for two years and married Larry Joseph Wistuba on December 6, 1969. Louise worked for the Exchange National Bank System, Easton, Kan. branch for 41 years progressing from a teller to Branch Vice President by her retirement. Larry and Louise had two children Travis Michael Wistuba (52; Debbie) and Troy Joseph Wistuba (48; Stacy) and four grandchildren (Amanda Wistuba 24, Emma Wistuba 19, Tera Wistuba 18 and Tristan Wistuba 17). Visitation will be Friday, November 11 from 5-7 p.m., rosary at 7 p.m. at St Lawrence Catholic Church in Easton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday November 12 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Easton. Final internment will be at Corpus Christi cemetery following services. Memorials may be made to the St. Lawrence Catholic Church or to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice and sent in care of the Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa, KS 66066.
Both major parties say the Kansas governor’s race is a tossup in its last days as abortion politics, lingering ill will toward former Republican Gov. Sam Brownback and an independent conservative candidate make for a tighter- than-expected contest in the Republican-leaning state.
Lansing City Council members made sure Thursday that the tradesmen who volunteer for the appeals board know they are appreciated. All eight council members present at the meeting voiced their appreciation at the meeting’s conclusion.
Leavenworth residents may experience a roller coaster this week when it comes to temperatures. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid 70s Wednesday and Thursday.
Saint Mary cross country added two more KCAC championships to its trophy case. Saturday in Winfield, the men’s team won their 10th consecutive conference championship, while the women captured their sixth in the last nine years.
After months of primaries, campaign events and fundraising pleas, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here. Republicans are predicting a massive red wave as anxious Democrats defend their narrow majorities in Congress while struggling to overcome pervasive concerns about the economy, crime and President Joe Biden’s leadership.
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With his party’s control over Congress teetering on the brink, President Joe Biden has traveled the country this fall trying to turn the midterm elections into a choice between two visions for America. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to stick with his outlook or take the country in a different direction.
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