VETERANS’ RECOGNITION: LOUIS FINNERAN
Louis William Finneran was born on Nov. 19, 1922, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Andrew Aloysius and Martha Weise Finneran.
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As diversity rises, U.S. boards still disproportionately white
Amid the push to get U.S. boardrooms to look more like companies’ customers and employees, advocates are finally seeing just how steep the task will be.
Farmers Market to open Saturday
The Leavenworth Farmers Market is set to open for its 2022 season on Saturday morning. The Farmers Market is located at Haymarket Square, Seventh and Cherokee streets.
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Kansas gamer pleads guilty for role in fatal ‘swatting’ case A Kansas man has pleaded guilty to his role in a hoax call that led to a fatal shooting of an innocent bystander by Wichita police in 2017. Shane Gaskell, 23, pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud in case that drew national attention to “swatting,” during which a caller falsely reports a crime that is dangerous enough to send a SWAT team to the location.
Mariupol steel mill battle rages as Ukraine repels attacks
Heavy fighting raged Thursday at the shattered steel plant in Mariupol as Russian forces sought to finish off the city’s lastditch defenders and complete the capture of the strategically vital Ukrainian port.
More Americans apply for jobless aid
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week but the total number of people collecting jobless aid is at its lowest level in more than 50 years. Jobless claims in the U.S.
University of Missouri proposes discipline for 13 students
The University of Missouri has proposed disciplinary sanctions against 13 students as part of its investigation into an October fraternity pledge party that left a student from Minnesota with brain injuries.
Gal pals show their mean side
Dear Amy: Recently I have been out with a couple of different “gal pals” who openly and loudly ridiculed people in public who were significantly overweight/obese. With several family members who fight weight problems, it really galls me.
DHS disinformation board’s work, plans remain a mystery
There is little credible information about the new Disinformation Governance Board. And that has made it an instant target for criticism.
Former Bobcats named All-KCAC
Basehor-Linwood graduates Maria Howard and Sadie McWilliams were two of seven University of Saint Mary softball players named to KCAC all-conference teams. Howard (pitcher) and McWilliams (outfield) were both honorable mention selections along with teammates Shelby Mohler (pitcher), Victoria Gutierrez (shortstop), Madisyn Thompson (infield) and Hazel Faz (outfield).