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Chiefs shore up defense in NFL draft

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brett Veach found himself in the same vexing position as every other NFL general manager during the draft, trying to remain true to his scouting board — and all the work put in this past year — while also understanding there were glaring holes on the roster that need to be filled.

Vote for Athlete of the Week

The Athlete of the Week poll includes athletes from Basehor-Linwood, Lansing and Leavenworth high schools. Coaches can email nominations to Leavenworth Times Sports Editor Derek… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Top performances in high school sports: April 26-30

Each week the Leavenworth Times will recognize the top high school athletes in Leavenworth County for their performances. Here are the top performers from April… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Older people fret less about aging in place

The older you are, the less you fret about aging in place. That’s a key insight from a new Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, which found that U.S. adults ages 65 or older feel much better prepared to age in their own homes than those 50-64, who are mostly still in the final stretches of their working years.