LOW RIVER LEVEL
Pillars at the Centennial Bridge indicate that the water level of the Missouri River is still dropping in the Leavenworth area. JIM BASKAS .
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Report: One-third of Pennsylvania’s streams are polluted
PHILADELPHIA – One-third of all Pennsylvania waterways are considered polluted enough to harm wildlife, recreation or drinking water, according to a report released this week by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection.
Sharing some resolutions from readers for the New Year
Dear Readers: Before the start of 2022, I asked you all to send me your goals and resolutions for the new year. These are some of my favorite reader submissions: * To pull up my bootstraps and address those who have been disrespectful toward me.
Former resort guests, nations rally for Tonga
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The tranquil resort in Tonga sat behind a lagoon and reef break that was perfect for snorkelers and surfers alike. Guests who had never met before would sit together to eat delicious communal meals cooked by owner Moana Paea and her staff, or relax in rustic cabins tucked in the trees.
Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies of cancer
LOS ANGELES – Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely, Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” died Friday. He was 68.
Schools return to temporary masking
As COVID-19 cases have spiked in Leavenworth County, local schools are feeling the impact. Some schools with mask optional policies have temporarily returned to mask mandates.
Missouri GOP floats plans to stop nursing homes, hospitals from restricting visitors
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Hospitals and nursing homes in Missouri would lose some of their ability to restrict visitors during a pandemic under legislation being considered in the Legislature.
No breakthroughs in talks on Ukraine crisis
GENEVA – The United States and Russia sought to lower the temperature in a heated standoff over Ukraine, even as they reported no breakthroughs in high-level, high-stakes talks on Friday aimed at preventing a feared Russian invasion.
COVID-19 test kits available via USPS
Home test kits for COVID-19 may be hard to find at local stores these days, but Americans can now order tests free of charge through the U.S. Postal Service.
Plan: Gain more STEM students globally
The Biden administration on Friday announced policy changes to attract international students specializing in science, technology, engineering and math – part of an effort to make the U.S. economy more competitive.