LUNAR ECLIPSE
Shown is a photo of the eclipse Sunday night taken at 10:25 p.m. Benica Bradbeer .
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NEWS BRIEFS
Kansas governor vetoes Republican plan to ban mask mandates Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that would prohibit government mask mandates in Kansas and curb the power of state and local health officials during outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Biden offers logistics support to ease formula shortage
Under fire from parents and politicians, President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula, as the administration works to bring the largest domestic plant back on line after it was shut down early this year due to safety issues.
Russia faces diplomatic and battlefield setbacks on Ukraine
Moscow suffered another diplomatic setback Monday in its war with Ukraine, with Sweden joining Finland in deciding to seek NATO membership, while Ukraine’s president congratulated his soldiers who reportedly pushed back Russian forces near the border.
Donor-conceived children should be told
Dear Amy: I have read advice in your column suggesting that it is wisest to tell children about their adoption starting very young. My six-year-old twin grandchildren have never been told that their momma's eggs came from an egg donor.
Keep politics out of the churches
To the editor: Something strange is happening in Leavenworth and across Kansas. Political signs are starting to pop up in church yards.
Biden’s leadership of Democrats faces test in next primaries
In his telling, President Joe Biden’s political philosophy is rooted in Pennsylvania, where the son of Scranton grew up watching families struggle to make ends meet. But as Democrats in the president’s home state choose a nominee on Tuesday for a critical U.S.
Local tennis players out early at state tournament
Leavenworth and Lansing tennis players had a short stay at the Class 5A state tournament. Leavenworth freshman Jack Harris, who entered Friday’s state tournament with a 27-1 record after winning the United Kansas Conference and regional tournaments, lost to Blue Valley Southwest’s Vishal Rajkumar 1-6, 2-6 in his first match.
PLAYOFF TIME
The Class 5A softball and baseball regionals are Tuesday. Here are the first round matchups as Basehor-Linwood, Lansing and Leavenworth teams play for a berth in the state tournament.
Mark Albert Van Hoecke
Mark Albert Van Hoecke, 62 years young, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, MO to Albert and Frances (Woodrum) Van Hoecke.