County commission discusses special use permits
Leavenworth County commissioners discussed special use permits Wednesday. But it does not appear they are planning to make any major change to the county’s process for issuing SUPs.
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Proctor faces challenge from Schwarz
Pat Proctor, R-Leavenworth, is seeking reelection to the 41st District of the Kansas House of Representatives and is facing a challenge from Harry Schwarz, D-Leavenworth. The 41st District includes much of the city of Leavenworth and a rural area to the northwest of the city.
Leavenworth Parks and Recreation to host numerous holiday events
Nancy Baker is the recreation supervisor for special events, aquatics and special programs for the city of Leavenworth, Parks and Recreation Department. In this Q&A, she talks about several events that will be happening in Leavenworth over the holiday season. Talk about upcoming family events this holiday season that are sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Lansing schools partner with the community to host Touch-a-Truck event
Lansing school district’s Early Childhood and Parents as Teachers recently partnered with community members to host the second annual Touch-a-Truck event for preschoolers of USD 469. Children in attendance were able to explore community vehicles such as police, fire, military, construction equipment and buses and play with sensory bins, blow bubbles and socialize.
Allen, Buehler facing off in 40th District
With incumbent state Rep. David French not seeking reelection, the Kansas House of Representatives has an open seat in the 40th District.
Lansing City Council ponders next steps on fire protection
Lansing City Council ponders next steps on fire protection Now that the Supreme Court has determined an interlocal agreement that resulted in two fire districts and the city of Lansing forming Fire District 1 can be terminated, Lansing City Council members are carefully determining what steps they want to take. The Supreme Court ruling, which indicated the agreement was enforceable, overturned a district court and an appeals court ruling.
Roberts delays handover of Trump tax returns to House panel
Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday put a temporary hold on the handover of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to a congressional committee. Roberts’ order gives the Supreme Court time to weigh the legal issues in Trump’s emergency appeal to the high court, filed Monday.
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1 dead, 7 wounded after Halloween Party shooting in Kansas One person was killed and seven others were wounded after gunfire erupted at a crowded Halloween party in Kansas City, Kansas. The shooting happened Monday night at a home.
Texts to Kansas voters rile Democrats, top election official
Kansas’ top elections official warned voters Monday that text messages from outside the state were giving them incorrect information about where to vote, but groups involved in the texting said they weren’t trying to confuse or mislead people.
Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees
The man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer told police he wanted to hold the Democratic leader hostage and “break her kneecaps” to show other members of Congress there were “consequences to actions,” authorities said Monday.