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Man arrested for murder in Leavenworth

A man is in custody following a homicide this morning at a Leavenworth apartment, a police spokesman said. Police officers responded to a report of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

SPRING FARM FEST

Next to Nature Farm will host a Spring Farm Fest May 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include multiple food trucks, face painting, kettle corn, cotton candy, snow cones and baked goods. Sixty vendors and local artisans will be set up in the orchard. The farm store, which includes handmade products from 23 vendors local to Leavenworth, Nebraska and Kansas, will also be open.

Why it is important to have people like Sharice Davids in Congress

Recently there have been some reports released on one of the most tragic episodes of American history: the boarding schools for Native American children that operated between 1819 and 1969. Native American children were forcibly taken away from their parents and sent to the schools. The purpose of the schools was simple: forcibly assimilate these children by destroying their Native American heritage. To this end in the schools the children were forbidden to wear Native American clothing, to speak Native American languages or to worship Native American religions.

Partner is offended by tasteless gift

Dear Amy: My partner, "Chris" just showed me a gift he bought for his adult son. This gift is a "verified" personal calling card once owned by Adolf Hitler (Hitler allegedly gave them out to people he would meet).

Bobcats qualify for state golf tournament

Three members of Basehor-Linwood’s boys golf team are returning to the Class 5A state tournament. Junior Jacob Lowe (92) and sophomores Carson Strah (78) and Jason Smith (92) all qualified Monday at the Shawnee Heights regional held at Lake Shawnee Golf Course in Topeka.