Commissioners talking plans for Camp Leavenworth
Leavenworth city officials already are planning for the 2022 Camp Leavenworth festival. “The clock for the countdown to the event already has started,” Assistant City Manager Penny Holler said.
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Kansas legislators to begin session on Monday
Tax cuts, medical marijuana and critical race theory are among some of the issues state lawmakers from Leavenworth County anticipate may come up during their upcoming session. Members of the Kansas House of Representatives and state Senate are scheduled to begin the 2022 session Monday in Topeka.
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Porkchop, a friendly terrier mix, is available for adoption at Leavenworth Animal Control. He is very friendly and knows the sit command. Porkchop is neutered and vaccinated. He would do best as an indoor dog with a fenced in yard. The Leavenworth Animal Control shelter, where the Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society volunteers, needs help in getting some dogs adopted into loving, forever homes. The shelter is located at 2019 S. 3rd St., behind Price Chopper. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CAROL TURNER
ON THE AGENDA
• The Lansing City Council will have a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Lansing City Hall, 800 First Terrace.
Harlem Wizards to play at Leavenworth High School
The Harlem Wizards basketball team will take on the LV Blue Crew, a team of local teachers and other school staff members, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Leavenworth High School, 2012 10th Ave.
STATE BRIEF
Wichita police find man fatally shot inside crash vehicle WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita police are searching for a gunman after finding a man fatally shot Friday morning inside a crashed vehicle.
Orthodox Christians observe Christmas
MOSCOW – Orthodox Christians in Russia, Serbia and other countries observed Christmas on Friday amid restrictions aimed at dampening the spread of the coronavirus, but few worshippers appeared concerned as they streamed into churches on Christmas Eve.
Return to remote learning leaves families in despair
DETROIT – Parent Latonya Peterson sums up her frustration over Detroit schools returning – at least temporarily – to virtual learning in three short words: “I hate it.” Facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Detroit district this week joined a growing number of others in moving classes online after the winter break. The shift involving 50,000 students once again leaves parents juggling home and work schedules around the educational needs of their children.
Heat aid gets $4.5B funding boost
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration is distributing an additional $4.5 billion in funds to help lowincome Americans cover heating costs during a second pandemic winter, with cold-weather states receiving the largest share, according to a state-bystate breakdown released Friday.
Kazakh forces allowed to shoot to kill
MOSCOW – Kazakhstan’s president authorized security forces on Friday to shoot to kill those participating in unrest, opening the door for a dramatic escalation in a crackdown on anti-government protests that have turned violent.