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Gun safety activists decry inaction as U.S. shootings surge

Democrats have spent years pledging to address the gun violence that plagues communities across the U.S. But a surge of mass shootings over the weekend that left dozens wounded and two dead served as a reminder of how little they have accomplished since taking control of Washington 15 months ago.

Bobcats sweep Lansing, remain undefeated

Lansing (5-9) struck first at Basehor-Linwood on a Katie Gray two-run homer to left field in the top of the first inning. But the undefeated Bobcats (8-0) answered with 14 straight runs in game one and carried that momentum into game two to sweep the visiting Lions 14-2, 13-0 Tuesday.

TURNER LEADS COMEBACK

Bryce Turner wasn’t going to let Lansing leave Basehor-Linwood without a win. The senior went 4-for-4 with two doubles and three RBIs to lead the Lions to a 5-4 come-from-behind victory Tuesday night.

Sally M. Ripley

Sally M. Ripley, 84, Leavenworth, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, Ks.

Mistrial declared in former officer’s case

A mistrial was declared Wednesday afternoon in the case of a former Leavenworth police officer who is accused of manslaughter. The mistrial was declared in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Former officer’s case goes to jury

Jury deliberations began today in the case of a former Leavenworth police officer accused of manslaughter. Jurors began their deliberations in the case of Matthew… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Stay Fired Up Gravel Grinder

Santa Fe Trails Bicycle and Coffee Shop will host the Stay Fired Up Gravel Grinder bicycle race on Sunday. Staggered start times begin at 7 a.m.

Why thanking public officials is important

One of the greatest U.S. senators from my home state of Kentucky was Alben Barkeley. He served in the U.S. Senate for a number of years and was Truman’s vice president from 1949-1953. He was not only a skilled legislator but he had a good sense of humor. Witness his famous joke: “A man had two sons. One went to sea, the other became vice president – neither was ever heard from again.”