ON THE AGENDA
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Veterans treatment court to launch in January
A new veterans treatment court is expected to launch in January in Leavenworth County, according to a news release from the state Office of Judicial Administration. Veterans treatment courts offer veterans who have substance abuse disorders or mental health problems the option to receive treatment.
Firefighters monitor smoldering wildfire
Fire department officials have continued to monitor a smoldering wildfire that was ablaze earlier this week in southwest Leavenworth County. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze on Monday and when it flared up again on Tuesday.
Sheriff’s Office to participate in traffic enforcement campaign
Starting next weekend, deputies with the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office will join the Kansas Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies in the state in the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign.
County attorney summoned for jury duty
Even the county’s top prosecutor gets summoned for jury duty. County Attorney Todd Thompson said he recently received a summons for jury duty for a trial next month in Leavenworth County District Court.
CDC to conduct health study at polluted former Army base
Federal health officials are conducting a new study to determine whether veterans once stationed at a now-shuttered California military base were exposed to dangerously high levels of cancer-causing toxins.
Future of American democracy loomed large in voters’ minds
This week’s ballot had an unspoken candidate — American democracy. Two years of relentless attacks on democratic traditions by former President Donald Trump and his allies left the country’s future in doubt, and voters responded.
Report: Tweets with racial slurs soar since Musk takeover
Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.
The spirit of God is with you – do not fear
Who remembers the church’s former glory in the United States? Back in the old days, everyone went to church so most churches were alive and thriving. Yet something happened. There was a sudden shift in the culture and now many of our churches are dying. We remember the days when young people, children and all kinds of folks would come to church. Today, only a few of us. We are as the prophet Haggai described the few people of Israel, “the remnant.” The few who remain.