Five additional COVID-19 deaths reported in county
The Leavenworth County Health Department has reported five additional deaths related to COVID-19. The deaths were reported Wednesday as part of a weekly update from… Login to continue reading Login…
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TOUR OF THANKS
Superintendent Dan Wessel and Director of Teaching and Learning Miles Azzeh recently visited every classroom and building in the school district to thank each staff member for their continued dedication and hard work. They came to each building equipped with two carts filled with candy bars, popcorn, sodas and water. “Showing our gratitude for our staff is one of my favorite activities,” said Wessel. “It is humbling to work daily with the amazing people in USD 469.” Shown is Azzeh, Wessel and KC Simmons, Lansing High School business teacher.
Sen. Moran slated to speak at GOP luncheon Saturday in Leavenworth at June’s
The Leavenworth County Republican Party has announced that U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran will be the keynote speaker at its Lincoln Day Luncheon at June’s Northland, 614 Pottawatomie St. in Leavenworth. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Bitter cold descends on Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri
Bitter cold descended on several Midwest states, including Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and parts of Missouri, on Tuesday as a winter storm system dropped some snow, sleet and freezing rain on those areas. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning for those areas Tuesday running through Wednesday, with parts of western and northern Nebraska expected to see sub-zero temperatures and high winds combining to send the wind chill plummeting to a dangerous 40 below zero in some areas by early Wednesday morning.
Police ID man, woman killed in shooting that wounded child
Police have identified a man and woman killed in a shooting in Kansas City that also critically wounded a 5-year-old boy. The shooting was reported just before 1 a.m.
Medical examiner says motorcycle driver shot before crash
What appeared to be a deadly motorcycle crash turned into a homicide investigation after a medical examiner determined the driver had been shot before the crash. The crash was reported shortly before 3 a.m.
Officials: Progress being made eliminating feral hogs
Missouri conservation officials say they are making progress eliminating feral hogs from the state. Officials want to get rid of them because they can damage areas such as farmland, fragile glades and more by rooting for food.
Shots fired at vehicle that crashes in Wichita; 2 dead in the incident
Authorities say two people were found dead in a car that crashed in Wichita after it came under gunfire. The crash happened early Monday.
Queen still has mild COVID symptoms, cancels online meetings
Queen Elizabeth II canceled scheduled online engagements Tuesday because she is still experiencing mild coldlike symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19. The 95-year-old monarch “has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties,” a palace spokesman said.
Space traveler Hayley Arceneaux writes about her ‘Wild Ride’
The youngest American to journey into space, Hayley Arceneaux, has a simple title for her upcoming memoir: “Wild Ride.” Convergent, an imprint of Random House, announced Tuesday that “Wild Ride” will come out Sept. 6.