On March 24, 2021, President Biden named Vice President Harris to address the root causes of immigration across our southern border. On June 6, she went to Mexico and Guatemala and On June 6, she went to Mexico and Guatemala and met with their two leaders.
In his long and distinguished career in politics, Sen. Robert Dole exhibited the sort of traits and characteristics that are, unfortunately, all too rare among America’s contemporary political elites. Specifically, he understood that to get anything constructive accomplished in politics, you have to be willing to compromise.
The Leavenworth County Health Department has reported four additional deaths related to COVID-19. The deaths were reported Monday in The deaths were reported Monday in a weekly update from the Health Department.
Last week, Leavenworth County officials hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of an improved section of Eisenhower Road. And Lansing officials are planning a project for next year that will impact another section of Eisenhower Road.
The city of Lansing will use American Rescue Plan funds to provide incentives for companies providing high speed internet to as many as 1,500 Lansing residents, the council recently decided. Administrator Tim Vandall said feedback from many residents and the increase of residents working from home convinced city officials this would be an appropriate use of the funds.
LEAVENWORTH - Sister Mark Friday, 88, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) for 69 years, died on Nov. 27, 2021, in Ross Hall at the SCL Mother House in Leavenworth, Kan. Sister entered the religious community on Aug. 21, 1952, and served as a long-time educator and school administrator. To read her complete obituary, please visit the SCL website at https://www. scls.org/sistermarkfriday/
After 100 years, Frances Kompus is still trying to catch up with her big sisters. Kompus celebrated her 100th birthday on Nov.
Kansas will recoup $27 million as part of a deal with insurance giant Centene to settle allegations that middlemen who manage prescription drug benefits for the state’s Medicaid program overcharged, Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Monday.
More than 500 people attended Linwood’s “Mayberry Christmas” event last weekend which included a Christmas parade, concert and, of course, a visit from Santa. The event was organized by Linwood Baptist Church as a gift to the community.
Each week the Leavenworth Times will recognize the top high school athletes in Leavenworth County for their performances. Here are the top performers from Nov.