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Emil Joseph Kapaun was born in Pilsen, Marion County, Kansas, on April 20, 1916, the son of Enos and Elizabeth Hajek Kapaun. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on June 9, 1940.

Jury selection began Thursday morning in a trial for man who is being resentenced for a 2008 murder in Leavenworth. Jurors are not being asked to determine the guilt or innocence of Matthew E.

A red-breasted nuthatch recently stopped by the back deck of Brian Voorhees’ home in Leavenworth. Do you have seasonal photos that you would like to share with the Times? Email them to news@leavenworthtimes.com SUBMITTED BY BRIAN VOORHEES

Leavenworth city commissioners have approved an agreement with the University of Saint Mary for sharing athletic facilities. The University of Saint Mary will be able to use tennis courts at the city’s David Brewer Park free of charge for the university’s new tennis program.

Customers visit the new Harbor Freight store in Lansing after the store’s opening Tuesday. The store is located at 930 N.

JEFFERSON CITY – In Democraticled Washington state, just four lawmakers were present in the 98-member House this week as they convened a mostly remote session with an abundance of caution. Anyone working there is required to be tested for COVID-19 three days a week and show proof of vaccination – including a booster shot – to step onto the House floor.

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is redoubling its efforts to expand supply and accessibility of COVID-19 testing as it faces mounting criticism over long lines and supply shortages for testing nationwide and confusion about when to get tested amid the omicron surge.

Benjamin Whitely headed to a Safeway supermarket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to grab some items for dinner. But he was disappointed to find the vegetable bins barren and a sparse selection of turkey, chicken and milk.