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New Mexico woman found dead, husband is arrested in Kansas A missing New Mexico woman has been found dead and her husband has been arrested in Kansas in connection with the case, according to authorities. Valencia County Sheriff’s officials say 37-year-old Karla Aguilera of Tome was reported missing by family members on Sept.

A Russian missile struck close to a nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine without damaging the three reactors but hit other industrial equipment in what Ukrainian authorities denounced Monday as an act of “nuclear terrorism.”

Kansas City Kansas Community College is hosting a series of public forums over the next few months as the college begins its development process for the next strategic plan. The plan development will be led by a steering committee and shape KCKCC’s priorities through 2027.

• The Leavenworth City Commission will meet for a study session at 6 p.m. today at Leavenworth City Hall, 100 N.

Hurricane Fiona roared over the Dominican Republic on Monday after knocking out power across all of Puerto Rico, causing damage the governor said was “catastrophic.” No deaths had been reported, but authorities in the U.S. territory said it was too early to know the full scope of damage from an expansive storm that was still forecast to unleash torrential rain across Puerto Rico on Monday.

China’s government on Monday criticized President Joe Biden’s statement that American forces would defend Taiwan if Beijing tries to invade as a violation of U.S. commitments about the self-ruled island, but gave no indication of possible retaliation.

The suspects in a 2019 Leavenworth County homicide case each have been charged with first-degree murder, according to the county attorney. Joshua A.

With autumn set to begin later in the week, area residents are experiencing one more blast of summer. Temperatures have been warmer than usual for this time of year in recent days, and the heat is expected to continue today.

Lansing City Council members reviewed a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan last week, which the city administrator said has resulted in the investment of almost $7 million in the community over the past five years. Matthew Schmitz, community and economic development director, indicated the council is to review the plan every five years.