COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.&nbsp;(AP) — Human remains found in Florida are believed to be those of a Colorado boy reported missing in January by his stepmother, who was later arrested and charged with killing him, authorities said Friday.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the remains of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch were found in Pace, on the Florida Panhandle. Investigators are asking for information from anyone who saw the boy's stepmother, Letecia Stauch, in Pace or nearby Pensacola between Feb. 3 and Feb. 5.

Stauch reported Gannon missing Jan. 27, saying he never returned to his Colorado Springs home after leaving to go to a friend’s house. Authorities initially called him a runaway but three days later said he was considered missing and endangered due to his age, the amount of time he had been gone and his dependence on medication. After a search that lasted for weeks came up empty, investigators presumed the boy was dead and arrested the stepmother in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina&nbsp;on March 2.

She is being represented by the state public defender’s office, which does not comment on cases.

Stauch was brought back to Colorado and charged with first-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death, tampering with a body and tampering with physical evidence. FBI Denver special agent Dean Phillips has said “all evidence points to the disappearance of Gannon being foul play.”

Upon her return trip to Colorado, Stauch was held overnight March 4, in the Saline County Kansas jail, according to online booking records.

A judge sealed the sworn statement that explains the reason for Stauch's arrest, and investigators and prosecutors have declined to discuss the details of the case. News organizations, including The Associated Press, are suing for the release of the document.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583413880453.png" alt="Stauch&nbsp; was held in Salina during her extradition to Colorado -photo Saline County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Stauch&nbsp; was held in Salina during her extradition to Colorado -photo Saline County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.&nbsp;(AP) — Human remains found in Florida are believed to be those of a Colorado boy reported missing in January by his stepmother, who was later arrested and charged with killing him, authorities said Friday.The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the remains of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch were found in Pace, on the Florida Panhandle. Investigators are asking for information from anyone who saw the boy's stepmother, Letecia Stauch, in Pace or nearby Pensacola between Feb. 3 and Feb. 5.Stauch reported Gannon missing Jan. 27, saying he never returned to his Colorado Springs home after leaving to go to a friend’s house. Authorities initially called him a runaway but three days later said he was considered missing and endangered due to his age, the amount of time he had been gone and his dependence on medication. After a search that lasted for weeks came up empty, investigators presumed the boy was dead and arrested the stepmother in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina&nbsp;on March 2.She is being represented by the state public defender’s office, which does not comment on cases.Stauch was brought back to Colorado and charged with first-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death, tampering with a body and tampering with physical evidence. FBI Denver special agent Dean Phillips has said “all evidence points to the disappearance of Gannon being foul play.”Upon her return trip to Colorado, Stauch was held overnight March 4, in the Saline County Kansas jail, according to online booking records.A judge sealed the sworn statement that explains the reason for Stauch's arrest, and investigators and prosecutors have declined to discuss the details of the case. News organizations, including The Associated Press, are suing for the release of the document.

Remains of missing Colorado boy found in Florida

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📹Some shelves bare at Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank

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2020 Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol &amp; Rescue Squad Rodeo, canceled

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Rescue Squad Rodeo, canceled

COVID-19 related cancellations, schedule changes

Today is Sunday, March 22, the 82nd day of 2020. There are 284 days left in the year.

On March 22, 1894, hockey's first Stanley Cup championship game was played; home team Montreal defeated Ottawa, 3-1.

In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. (The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.)

In 1820, U.S. naval hero Stephen Decatur was killed in a duel with Commodore James Barron near Washington, D.C.

In 1934, the first Masters Tournament opened under the title "Augusta National Invitation Tournament," which was won three days later by Horton Smith.

In 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state officially went into operation.

In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced that Gen. William C. Westmoreland, the commander of American forces in Vietnam, would leave that post to become the U.S. Army's new chief of staff. Students at the University of Nanterre in suburban Paris occupied the school's administration building in a prelude to massive protests in France that began the following May. The first Red Lobster restaurant opened in Lakeland, Florida.

In 1978, Karl Wallenda, the 73-year-old patriarch of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act, fell to his death while attempting to walk a cable strung between two hotel towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

In 1987, a garbage barge, carrying 3,200 tons of refuse, left Islip, New York, on a six-month journey in search of a place to unload. (The barge was turned away by several states and three other countries until space was found back in Islip.)

In 1988, both houses of Congress overrode President Ronald Reagan's veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act.

In 1990, a jury in Anchorage, Alaska, found former tanker captain Joseph Hazelwood not guilty of three major charges in connection with the Exxon Valdez oil spill, but convicted him of a minor charge of negligent discharge of oil.

In 1991, high school instructor Pamela Smart, accused of recruiting her teenage lover and his friends to kill her husband, Gregory, was convicted in Exeter, New Hampshire, of murder-conspiracy and being an accomplice to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

In 1997, Tara Lipinski, at age 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest ladies' world figure skating champion in Lausanne, Switzerland.

In 2004, Hamas spiritual leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, enraging Palestinians. Terry Nichols went on trial for his life in the Oklahoma City bombing. (Nichols, already serving a life sentence for his conviction on federal charges, was found guilty of 161 state murder charges, but was again spared the death penalty when the jury couldn't agree on his sentence.)

Ten years ago: Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton toured the quake-devastated capital of Haiti, a visit intended to remind donors of the immense needs facing the recovery effort. Google Inc. stopped censoring the internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland to Hong Kong.

Five years ago: CIA Director John Brennan, in an interview on Fox News Sunday, said the leader of Iran's elite Quds Force was contributing to instability in Iraq and complicating the U.S. mission against terrorism. The U.N. special envoy for Yemen, Jamal Benomar, warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council in a video briefing from Qatar that events were pushing the Arab country "to the edge of civil war."

One year ago: Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his Russia investigation with no new charges, delivering his final report to Justice Department officials. Former President Jimmy Carter became the longest-living chief executive in American history; at 94 years and 172 days, he exceeded the lifespan of the late former President George H.W. Bush. People across New Zealand listened to the Muslim call to prayer on live broadcasts, one week after 51 worshippers were shot and killed at two mosques in Christchurch.

Today's Birthdays: Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is 90. Evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson is 90. Actor William Shatner is 89. Former Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is 86. Actor M. Emmet Walsh is 85. Actor-singer Jeremy Clyde is 79. Singer-guitarist George Benson is 77. Writer James Patterson is 73. CNN newscaster Wolf Blitzer is 72. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is 72. Actress Fanny Ardant is 71. Sportscaster Bob Costas is 68. Country singer James House is 65. Actress Lena Olin is 65. Singer-actress Stephanie Mills is 63. Actor Matthew Modine is 61. Country musician Tim Beeler is 52. Actor-comedian Keegan-Michael Key is 49. Actor Will Yun Lee is 49. Olympic silver medal figure skater Elvis Stojko is 48. Actor Guillermo Diaz is 45. Actress Anne Dudek is 45. Actor Cole Hauser is 45. Actress Kellie Williams is 44. Actress Reese Witherspoon is 44. Rock musician John Otto (Limp Bizkit) is 43. Actress Tiffany Dupont is 39. Rapper Mims is 39. Actress Constance Wu is 38. Actor James Wolk is 35. Rock musician Lincoln Parish (Cage the Elephant) is 30.

Thought for Today: "Happiness does not lie in happiness, but in the achievement of it." — Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Russian author (1821-1881).

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
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 </figure>Today is Sunday, March 22, the 82nd day of 2020. There are 284 days left in the year.Today's Highlights in History:On March 22, 1894, hockey's first Stanley Cup championship game was played; home team Montreal defeated Ottawa, 3-1.On this date:In 1765, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act to raise money from the American colonies, which fiercely resisted the tax. (The Stamp Act was repealed a year later.)In 1820, U.S. naval hero Stephen Decatur was killed in a duel with Commodore James Barron near Washington, D.C.In 1934, the first Masters Tournament opened under the title "Augusta National Invitation Tournament," which was won three days later by Horton Smith.In 1941, the Grand Coulee hydroelectric dam in Washington state officially went into operation.In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson announced that Gen. William C. Westmoreland, the commander of American forces in Vietnam, would leave that post to become the U.S. Army's new chief of staff. Students at the University of Nanterre in suburban Paris occupied the school's administration building in a prelude to massive protests in France that began the following May. The first Red Lobster restaurant opened in Lakeland, Florida.In 1978, Karl Wallenda, the 73-year-old patriarch of "The Flying Wallendas" high-wire act, fell to his death while attempting to walk a cable strung between two hotel towers in San Juan, Puerto Rico.In 1987, a garbage barge, carrying 3,200 tons of refuse, left Islip, New York, on a six-month journey in search of a place to unload. (The barge was turned away by several states and three other countries until space was found back in Islip.)In 1988, both houses of Congress overrode President Ronald Reagan's veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act.In 1990, a jury in Anchorage, Alaska, found former tanker captain Joseph Hazelwood not guilty of three major charges in connection with the Exxon Valdez oil spill, but convicted him of a minor charge of negligent discharge of oil.In 1991, high school instructor Pamela Smart, accused of recruiting her teenage lover and his friends to kill her husband, Gregory, was convicted in Exeter, New Hampshire, of murder-conspiracy and being an accomplice to murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.In 1997, Tara Lipinski, at age 14 years and 10 months, became the youngest ladies' world figure skating champion in Lausanne, Switzerland.In 2004, Hamas spiritual leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, enraging Palestinians. Terry Nichols went on trial for his life in the Oklahoma City bombing. (Nichols, already serving a life sentence for his conviction on federal charges, was found guilty of 161 state murder charges, but was again spared the death penalty when the jury couldn't agree on his sentence.)Ten years ago: Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton toured the quake-devastated capital of Haiti, a visit intended to remind donors of the immense needs facing the recovery effort. Google Inc. stopped censoring the internet for China by shifting its search engine off the mainland to Hong Kong.Five years ago: CIA Director John Brennan, in an interview on Fox News Sunday, said the leader of Iran's elite Quds Force was contributing to instability in Iraq and complicating the U.S. mission against terrorism. The U.N. special envoy for Yemen, Jamal Benomar, warned an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council in a video briefing from Qatar that events were pushing the Arab country "to the edge of civil war."One year ago: Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his Russia investigation with no new charges, delivering his final report to Justice Department officials. Former President Jimmy Carter became the longest-living chief executive in American history; at 94 years and 172 days, he exceeded the lifespan of the late former President George H.W. Bush. People across New Zealand listened to the Muslim call to prayer on live broadcasts, one week after 51 worshippers were shot and killed at two mosques in Christchurch.Today's Birthdays: Composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is 90. Evangelist broadcaster Pat Robertson is 90. Actor William Shatner is 89. Former Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is 86. Actor M. Emmet Walsh is 85. Actor-singer Jeremy Clyde is 79. Singer-guitarist George Benson is 77. Writer James Patterson is 73. CNN newscaster Wolf Blitzer is 72. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is 72. Actress Fanny Ardant is 71. Sportscaster Bob Costas is 68. Country singer James House is 65. Actress Lena Olin is 65. Singer-actress Stephanie Mills is 63. Actor Matthew Modine is 61. Country musician Tim Beeler is 52. Actor-comedian Keegan-Michael Key is 49. Actor Will Yun Lee is 49. Olympic silver medal figure skater Elvis Stojko is 48. Actor Guillermo Diaz is 45. Actress Anne Dudek is 45. Actor Cole Hauser is 45. Actress Kellie Williams is 44. Actress Reese Witherspoon is 44. Rock musician John Otto (Limp Bizkit) is 43. Actress Tiffany Dupont is 39. Rapper Mims is 39. Actress Constance Wu is 38. Actor James Wolk is 35. Rock musician Lincoln Parish (Cage the Elephant) is 30.Thought for Today: "Happiness does not lie in happiness, but in the achievement of it." — Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Russian author (1821-1881).

Today in History -- March 22

PRATT – While Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas will remain open to the public, effective March 23, 2020, all Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices will close for two weeks to prevent potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. 

KDWPT staff plan to resume essential business activities beginning April 6. Until then, outdoor enthusiasts in Kansas can benefit from the department’s online and mobile services, which offer nearly all of the same purchasing and reservation services available in-office, without risk.

Kansas hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased electronically from <a href="http://kshuntfishcamp.com">kshuntfishcamp.com</a>, at most license vendors, and through KDWPT’s mobile app – HuntFish KS.

Purchase a license or permit from <a href="http://kshuntfishcamp.com">kshuntfishcamp.com</a> by clicking “Licenses and Applications.”

To find a license vendor nearest you, visit <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com">ksoutdoors.com</a>, click “Licenses and Permits,” then “Locations to buy Licenses/Permits by County.”

To download the HuntFish KS mobile app to your Android device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.hf.ks">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.hf.ks</a>. To download the HuntFish KS mobile app to your Apple/iOS device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huntfish-ks/id1456586235?ls=1">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huntfish-ks/id1456586235?ls=1</a>.

All Kansas state parks remain open, and campsites, cabins and yurts can be reserved online through ReserveAmerica.com and KDWPT’s mobile app – CampIt KS.

View available campgrounds and make a reservation through <a href="http://ReserveAmerica.com">ReserveAmerica.com</a> by entering “Kansas” into the search bar. Select the down arrow next to “Filters.” Under “Interest In,” select “Campgrounds.” Under “Facility Type,” select “State,” then click “Apply Filters.”

To download the CampIt KS mobile app to your Android device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.ra.ks">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.ra.ks</a>. To download the CampIt KS mobile app to your Apple/iOS device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campit-ks/id1449813035?ls=1">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campit-ks/id1449813035?ls=1</a>.

All vessels powered by motor (gasoline, diesel or electric) or sail must be registered and numbered in Kansas. A registration is valid for three years from date of purchase.

To register a vessel for the first time, complete the “Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act Form” here,&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Boating/Registering-Your-Boat">https://ksoutdoors.com/Boating/Registering-Your-Boat</a>. Then, mail it with the $42.50 registration fee to: KDWPT Pratt Operations Office, Attn: Boat Registration, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124.

To renew a boat registration, visit <a href="http://kshuntfishcamp.com">kshuntfishcamp.com</a> and click “Boat Renewal.”

Nonresident Deer Draw Applications

The application period for the 2020 Kansas nonresident deer draw is April 1-24. Applications can be made online here,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kshuntfishcamp.com/signinWithIdentifierAndDob.page" target="_blank">https://www.kshuntfishcamp.com/signinWithIdentifierAndDob.page</a>.

Visit <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com">ksoutdoors.com</a> for frequently-asked questions at this time, and other information that will make your time outdoors more enjoyable – like a day spent fishing. Anglers should check out the Fishing Forecast page to find the best places to catch the kind and size of fish they prefer. If you just want to catch fish, type “Whatever’s Biting” into the search box for a list of the top 20 lakes and reservoirs that give you the best chance to catch a fish. And district fisheries newsletters are also great sources of information for anglers. They can be found by clicking “News,” then “All Agency Newsletters.” You can even sign up to have the newsletters emailed directly to you.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584840371051.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy <a href="http://TravelKS.com">TravelKS</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy <a href="http://TravelKS.com">TravelKS</a></figcaption>
 </figure>PRATT – While Kansas state parks, fishing lakes and wildlife areas will remain open to the public, effective March 23, 2020, all Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offices will close for two weeks to prevent potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. KDWPT staff plan to resume essential business activities beginning April 6. Until then, outdoor enthusiasts in Kansas can benefit from the department’s online and mobile services, which offer nearly all of the same purchasing and reservation services available in-office, without risk.Licenses and PermitsKansas hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased electronically from <a href="http://kshuntfishcamp.com">kshuntfishcamp.com</a>, at most license vendors, and through KDWPT’s mobile app – HuntFish KS.Purchase a license or permit from <a href="http://kshuntfishcamp.com">kshuntfishcamp.com</a> by clicking “Licenses and Applications.”To find a license vendor nearest you, visit <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com">ksoutdoors.com</a>, click “Licenses and Permits,” then “Locations to buy Licenses/Permits by County.”To download the HuntFish KS mobile app to your Android device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.hf.ks">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.hf.ks</a>. To download the HuntFish KS mobile app to your Apple/iOS device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huntfish-ks/id1456586235?ls=1">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/huntfish-ks/id1456586235?ls=1</a>.State Park ReservationsAll Kansas state parks remain open, and campsites, cabins and yurts can be reserved online through ReserveAmerica.com and KDWPT’s mobile app – CampIt KS.View available campgrounds and make a reservation through <a href="http://ReserveAmerica.com">ReserveAmerica.com</a> by entering “Kansas” into the search bar. Select the down arrow next to “Filters.” Under “Interest In,” select “Campgrounds.” Under “Facility Type,” select “State,” then click “Apply Filters.”To download the CampIt KS mobile app to your Android device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.ra.ks">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiraconnect.ra.ks</a>. To download the CampIt KS mobile app to your Apple/iOS device, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campit-ks/id1449813035?ls=1">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/campit-ks/id1449813035?ls=1</a>.Boat RegistrationsAll vessels powered by motor (gasoline, diesel or electric) or sail must be registered and numbered in Kansas. A registration is valid for three years from date of purchase.To register a vessel for the first time, complete the “Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating Act Form” here,&nbsp;<a href="https://ksoutdoors.com/Boating/Registering-Your-Boat">https://ksoutdoors.com/Boating/Registering-Your-Boat</a>. Then, mail it with the $42.50 registration fee to: KDWPT Pratt Operations Office, Attn: Boat Registration, 512 SE 25th Ave., Pratt, KS 67124.To renew a boat registration, visit <a href="http://kshuntfishcamp.com">kshuntfishcamp.com</a> and click “Boat Renewal.”Nonresident Deer Draw ApplicationsThe application period for the 2020 Kansas nonresident deer draw is April 1-24. Applications can be made online here,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kshuntfishcamp.com/signinWithIdentifierAndDob.page" target="_blank">https://www.kshuntfishcamp.com/signinWithIdentifierAndDob.page</a>.Visit <a href="http://ksoutdoors.com">ksoutdoors.com</a> for frequently-asked questions at this time, and other information that will make your time outdoors more enjoyable – like a day spent fishing. Anglers should check out the Fishing Forecast page to find the best places to catch the kind and size of fish they prefer. If you just want to catch fish, type “Whatever’s Biting” into the search box for a list of the top 20 lakes and reservoirs that give you the best chance to catch a fish. And district fisheries newsletters are also great sources of information for anglers. They can be found by clicking “News,” then “All Agency Newsletters.” You can even sign up to have the newsletters emailed directly to you.

 KDWPT offers online, mobile services

ELLSWORTH -- The Ellsworth County health officer has restricted public gatherings of 10 or more people in the county. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ellsworth-County-Health-Department-167283529974710/">Ellsworth County Health Department</a> Facebook page:

ELLSWORTH -- The Ellsworth County health officer has restricted public gatherings of 10 or more people in the county. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ellsworth-County-Health-Department-167283529974710/">Ellsworth County Health Department</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D2822351857801184%26id%3D167283529974710&width=500" width="500" height="649" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Ellsworth County restricts gatherings of 10 or more

CONCORDIA -- Concordia USD 333 shares a video of its efforts in the time of COVID-19. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD-333-Concordia-Schools-125974267470852/">USD 333 Concordia Schools </a>Facebook page:

CONCORDIA -- Concordia USD 333 shares a video of its efforts in the time of COVID-19. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD-333-Concordia-Schools-125974267470852/">USD 333 Concordia Schools </a>Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F125974267470852%2Fvideos%2F581572309444691%2F&show_text=1&width=560" width="560" height="407" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>

Concordia USD 333 shares a video of its work during outbreak

DE SOTO – In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Goodcents,
 the Kansas-City based sub sandwich franchise, is looking to help guests stay home and stock their fridges by delivering some of the essentials, in addition to providing fully cooked meals to go. 

The move also helps the company keep its workers employed while others are laying off theirs.

Goodcents
 is offering its freshly sliced deli meats for $5 per pound, sliced cheese for $5 per pound and loaves of freshly-baked bread for 75 cents a loaf (limit five per guest).
Items are available for delivery, curbside or pick
 up, and can be purchased online, over the phone or on the app. Available by-the-pound meats include turkey, ham, oven-roasted chicken, salami, bologna, pepperoni, and capicola.&nbsp;

“We know everyone’s hurting right now, so we’re trying to get creative and innovate
 in a way that our guests actually need. With so many people safely at home, we want to make sure we can get them some of the basics we already serve,” said Mike O’Toole, president of the franchise. “Doing so allows us to make sure we continue to support both
 our guests and employees.”&nbsp;

Each Goodcents franchise is a locally-owned business. The 70 stores employ more than
 1,000 people.

Reduced whole meal options also available

Earlier
 this year, franchisees rolled out Goodcents-To-Go Meals, single-serving refrigerated meals ready for immediate pick up.
All meals are now reduced to $5 to
 make sure a full meal is affordable and easily deliverable for those staying safe at home.&nbsp;

“Right now, people are trying to purchase ingredients for full meals for an indefinite
 amount of time. That can be expensive and overwhelming, especially with grocery stores running low,” said O’Toole. “Goodcents-To-Go-Meals make it easy and affordable for those who can’t or shouldn’t leave to eat a full meal.”

Goodcents-To-Go Meals include Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Pesto Tortellini, Grilled Alaskan
 Salmon, Pot Roast, Southern Style Meatloaf, and more.&nbsp;

Goodcents always upholds sanitation standards that exceed local and state requirements.
 Each franchise is increasing the frequency of these procedures and is taking extra precautions for both curbside and delivery services.&nbsp;

To
 find a Goodcents near you, visit <a href="https://locations.goodcentssubs.com/" target="_blank">https://locations.goodcentssubs.com</a>.
 To order delivery, visit <a href="http://order.goodcentssubs.com/" target="_blank">
order.goodcentssubs.com</a>.

--<a href="https://goodcentssubs.com/">goodcentssubs.com</a>--

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584830740648.jpeg" alt="The Goodcents restaurant at 2344 Planet Avenue in Salina. Salina Post photo" />
 <figcaption>The Goodcents restaurant at 2344 Planet Avenue in Salina. Salina Post photo</figcaption>
 </figure>DE SOTO – In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, Goodcents,
 the Kansas-City based sub sandwich franchise, is looking to help guests stay home and stock their fridges by delivering some of the essentials, in addition to providing fully cooked meals to go. The move also helps the company keep its workers employed while others are laying off theirs.Goodcents
 is offering its freshly sliced deli meats for $5 per pound, sliced cheese for $5 per pound and loaves of freshly-baked bread for 75 cents a loaf (limit five per guest).
Items are available for delivery, curbside or pick
 up, and can be purchased online, over the phone or on the app. Available by-the-pound meats include turkey, ham, oven-roasted chicken, salami, bologna, pepperoni, and capicola.&nbsp;“We know everyone’s hurting right now, so we’re trying to get creative and innovate
 in a way that our guests actually need. With so many people safely at home, we want to make sure we can get them some of the basics we already serve,” said Mike O’Toole, president of the franchise. “Doing so allows us to make sure we continue to support both
 our guests and employees.”&nbsp;Each Goodcents franchise is a locally-owned business. The 70 stores employ more than
 1,000 people.Reduced whole meal options also availableEarlier
 this year, franchisees rolled out Goodcents-To-Go Meals, single-serving refrigerated meals ready for immediate pick up.
All meals are now reduced to $5 to
 make sure a full meal is affordable and easily deliverable for those staying safe at home.&nbsp;“Right now, people are trying to purchase ingredients for full meals for an indefinite
 amount of time. That can be expensive and overwhelming, especially with grocery stores running low,” said O’Toole. “Goodcents-To-Go-Meals make it easy and affordable for those who can’t or shouldn’t leave to eat a full meal.”Goodcents-To-Go Meals include Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Pesto Tortellini, Grilled Alaskan
 Salmon, Pot Roast, Southern Style Meatloaf, and more.&nbsp;Goodcents always upholds sanitation standards that exceed local and state requirements.
 Each franchise is increasing the frequency of these procedures and is taking extra precautions for both curbside and delivery services.&nbsp;To
 find a Goodcents near you, visit <a href="https://locations.goodcentssubs.com/" target="_blank">https://locations.goodcentssubs.com</a>.
 To order delivery, visit <a href="http://order.goodcentssubs.com/" target="_blank">
order.goodcentssubs.com</a>.--<a href="https://goodcentssubs.com/">goodcentssubs.com</a>--

COVID-19: Goodcents gets creative, helps stock fridges

The Kansas Highway Patrol debunks one of the many COVID-19 myths spreading like...well...a virus on social media. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KHPTroopC/">Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C</a> Facebook page:

The Kansas Highway Patrol debunks one of the many COVID-19 myths spreading like...well...a virus on social media. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KHPTroopC/">Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FKHPTroopC%2Fposts%2F2568217343493460&width=500" width="500" height="553" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

KHP: All Kansas borders, highways open

TOPEKA -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Kansas has risen to 55, and includes one case in Mitchell County. Of those 55, two people -- one from Johnson County and one from Wyandotte County -- have died.

Here's the latest information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

TOPEKA -- The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state of Kansas has risen to 55, and includes one case in Mitchell County. Of those 55, two people -- one from Johnson County and one from Wyandotte County -- have died.Here's the latest information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment:<figure>
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1 COVID-19 case in Mitchell County, 55 total in KS

Here is the best estimate of precipitation so far this year across the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita.

According to NWS, the amounts are based on a combination of radar estimates and measurements. 

Amounts range from around an inch along the Colorado border to over 10 inches in far southeast Kansas, NWS noted.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Here is the best estimate of precipitation so far this year across the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita.According to NWS, the amounts are based on a combination of radar estimates and measurements. Amounts range from around an inch along the Colorado border to over 10 inches in far southeast Kansas, NWS noted.

NWS: KS Year-to-date rainfall more than 10 inches in places

Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas announced earlier today that as of now, it plans to distribute&nbsp;food boxes and hygiene items from its mobile outreach vans on Wednesday. From the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesofnorthernks/">Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas</a> Facebook page:

Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas announced earlier today that as of now, it plans to distribute&nbsp;food boxes and hygiene items from its mobile outreach vans on Wednesday. From the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesofnorthernks/">Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcatholiccharitiesofnorthernks%2Fposts%2F2698329863596180&width=500" width="500" height="633" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

Catholic Charities plans distributions on Wednesday

CONCORDIA -- The City of Concordia has&nbsp;implemented warning situation protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; According to the post, "Effective at 5:00PM, Friday, March 20, 2020, only essential personnel are to report to work for two weeks, or through April 5, 2020. While this applies only to City of Concordia employees, we believe it is a prudent and responsible approach, and we encourage other entities to consider doing so as well." From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofconcordia/">City of Concordia, Kansas</a> Facebook page:

CONCORDIA -- The City of Concordia has&nbsp;implemented warning situation protocols in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; According to the post, "Effective at 5:00PM, Friday, March 20, 2020, only essential personnel are to report to work for two weeks, or through April 5, 2020. While this applies only to City of Concordia employees, we believe it is a prudent and responsible approach, and we encourage other entities to consider doing so as well." From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cityofconcordia/">City of Concordia, Kansas</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcityofconcordia%2Fposts%2F3098088766896644&width=500" width="500" height="266" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

City of Concordia takes precautions in wake of COVID-19 

BY CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post

As school buildings close and the news is saturated with stories on the coronavirus, professionals are giving suggestions on how to talk to your children about the pandemic.

"I think it is important right now for parents and guardians to be aware of the fact that children are also impacted by what is going on around them," said Kaley Conner, marketing director of High Plains Mental Health.

"They might be feeling the uncertainty, the fear, the anxiety," she said. "They might be afraid themselves, so I think it is important to talk to our kids about what is going on.

"Let them express their emotions in the way they are able and to also give them that extra patience and grace to feel those big emotions. We need to do the best we can as adults to help them through that in a healthy way."

Tips on talking to your children about COVID-19

Kyle Carlin, school psychologist and USD 489 assistant special education director, directed parents to resources provided by the National Association of School Psychologists.

Some of the association's recommendations include:

Be aware that developmentally inappropriate information (i.e., information designed for adults) can cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young, the association said.

The association also recommends the following talking points.

Suggested points to emphasize when talking to children

To read the entire article from the&nbsp;National Association of School Psychologists&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource">click here</a>.

The CDC also has an online article about talking to children about COVID-19.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html">Click here</a>.

BY CRISTINA JANNEYHays PostAs school buildings close and the news is saturated with stories on the coronavirus, professionals are giving suggestions on how to talk to your children about the pandemic."I think it is important right now for parents and guardians to be aware of the fact that children are also impacted by what is going on around them," said Kaley Conner, marketing director of High Plains Mental Health."They might be feeling the uncertainty, the fear, the anxiety," she said. "They might be afraid themselves, so I think it is important to talk to our kids about what is going on."Let them express their emotions in the way they are able and to also give them that extra patience and grace to feel those big emotions. We need to do the best we can as adults to help them through that in a healthy way."<h2>Tips on talking to your children about COVID-19</h2>Kyle Carlin, school psychologist and USD 489 assistant special education director, directed parents to resources provided by the National Association of School Psychologists.Some of the association's recommendations include:<ol>
 <li>Remain calm and reassuring</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Make yourself available. Children may need extra attention.</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Avoid excessive blaming</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Monitor television viewing and social media</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Maintain a normal routine to the extent possible</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Be honest and accurate</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Know the symptoms of COVID-19</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Review and model basic hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices and protection</li>
 </ol>Be aware that developmentally inappropriate information (i.e., information designed for adults) can cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young, the association said.The association also recommends the following talking points.<h2>Suggested points to emphasize when talking to children</h2><ol>
 <li>Adults at home and school are taking care of your health and safety. If you have concerns, please talk to an adult you trust.</li><li>Not everyone will get the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. School and health officials are being especially careful to make sure as few people as possible get sick.</li><li>It is important that all students treat each other with respect and not jump to conclusions about who may or may not have COVID-19.</li><li>There are things you can do to stay health and avoid spreading the disease</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Avoid close contact with people who are sick.</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Stay home when you are sick.</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Cover your cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Wash hands often with soap and water (20 seconds).</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>If you don’t have soap, use hand sanitizer (60–95 percent alcohol based).</li>
 </ol><ol>
 <li>Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.</li>
 </ol>To read the entire article from the&nbsp;National Association of School Psychologists&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource">click here</a>.The CDC also has an online article about talking to children about COVID-19.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/talking-with-children.html">Click here</a>.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

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WICHITA – The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

Healthy&nbsp;individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood.

Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326522&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>,&nbsp;using the&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326521&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Donor App</a>, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., blood drive cancellations have grown at an alarming rate. To date,&nbsp;nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak. These cancellations have resulted in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. More than 80% of the blood the Red Cross collects comes from drives held at locations of this type.

Here in Kansas, 19 blood drives have been canceled, resulting in 728 fewer blood donations.&nbsp;The Red&nbsp;Cross is adding appointment slots at donation centers and expanding capacity at many community&nbsp;blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to ensure ample opportunities for donors to give.

Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in need

The Red Cross expects the number of cancellations to continue to increase, which is causing heightened concern for blood collection organizations and hospitals across the country. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer.

“I am looking at the refrigerator that contains only one day’s supply of blood for the hospital,” said Dr. Robertson Davenport, director of transfusion medicine at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. “The hospital is full. There are patients who need blood and cannot wait.”

“In our experience, the American public comes together to support those in need during times of shortage and that support is needed now more than ever during this unprecedented public health crisis,” said Chris Hrouda, president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Unfortunately, when people stop donating blood, it forces doctors to make hard choices about patient care, which is why we need those who are healthy and well to roll up a sleeve and give the gift of life.”

The Red Cross is committed to blood drive safety

“We know that people want to help, but they may be hesitant to visit a blood drive during this time. We want to assure the public that blood donation is a safe process, and we have put additional precautions in place at our blood drives and donation centers to protect all who come out,” said Hrouda.

The Red Cross has implemented new measures to ensure blood drives and donation centers are even safer for our donors and staff, including:&nbsp;

•Checking the temperature of staff and donors&nbsp;before&nbsp;entering a drive to make sure they are healthy.

•Providing hand sanitizer for use before the drive, as well as throughout the donation process.

•Spacing beds, where possible, to follow social distancing practices between blood donors.

•Increasing enhanced disinfecting of surfaces and equipment.

At each blood drive and donation center, Red Cross employees already follow thorough safety protocols to help prevent the spread of any type of infection, including:

•Wearing gloves and changing gloves with each donor.

•Routinely wiping down donor-touched areas.

•Using sterile collection sets for every donation.

•Preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub.

There is no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmission for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus worldwide.

“Volunteer donors are the unsung heroes for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions. If you are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give, please schedule an appointment to give now,” added Hrouda.

To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326519&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass</a>&nbsp;or use the&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326518&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Donor App</a>.

WICHITA – The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;Healthy&nbsp;individuals are needed now to donate to help patients counting on lifesaving blood.Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood with the Red Cross by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326522&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org</a>,&nbsp;using the&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326521&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Donor App</a>, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. As the coronavirus pandemic has grown here in the U.S., blood drive cancellations have grown at an alarming rate. To date,&nbsp;nearly 2,700 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to concerns about congregating at workplaces, college campuses and schools amidst the coronavirus outbreak. These cancellations have resulted in some 86,000 fewer blood donations. More than 80% of the blood the Red Cross collects comes from drives held at locations of this type.Here in Kansas, 19 blood drives have been canceled, resulting in 728 fewer blood donations.&nbsp;The Red&nbsp;Cross is adding appointment slots at donation centers and expanding capacity at many community&nbsp;blood drives across the country over the next few weeks to ensure ample opportunities for donors to give.Volunteer donors are the only source of blood for those in needThe Red Cross expects the number of cancellations to continue to increase, which is causing heightened concern for blood collection organizations and hospitals across the country. This blood shortage could impact patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer.“I am looking at the refrigerator that contains only one day’s supply of blood for the hospital,” said Dr. Robertson Davenport, director of transfusion medicine at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. “The hospital is full. There are patients who need blood and cannot wait.”“In our experience, the American public comes together to support those in need during times of shortage and that support is needed now more than ever during this unprecedented public health crisis,” said Chris Hrouda, president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Unfortunately, when people stop donating blood, it forces doctors to make hard choices about patient care, which is why we need those who are healthy and well to roll up a sleeve and give the gift of life.”The Red Cross is committed to blood drive safety“We know that people want to help, but they may be hesitant to visit a blood drive during this time. We want to assure the public that blood donation is a safe process, and we have put additional precautions in place at our blood drives and donation centers to protect all who come out,” said Hrouda.The Red Cross has implemented new measures to ensure blood drives and donation centers are even safer for our donors and staff, including:&nbsp;•Checking the temperature of staff and donors&nbsp;before&nbsp;entering a drive to make sure they are healthy.•Providing hand sanitizer for use before the drive, as well as throughout the donation process.•Spacing beds, where possible, to follow social distancing practices between blood donors.•Increasing enhanced disinfecting of surfaces and equipment.At each blood drive and donation center, Red Cross employees already follow thorough safety protocols to help prevent the spread of any type of infection, including:•Wearing gloves and changing gloves with each donor.•Routinely wiping down donor-touched areas.•Using sterile collection sets for every donation.•Preparing the arm for donation with an aseptic scrub.There is no data or evidence that this coronavirus can be transmitted by blood transfusion, and there have been no reported cases of transfusion transmission for any respiratory virus including this coronavirus worldwide.“Volunteer donors are the unsung heroes for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions. If you are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give, please schedule an appointment to give now,” added Hrouda.Blood donation processTo donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326519&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass</a>&nbsp;or use the&nbsp;<a href="http://americanredcrossbiomed.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9%2b62%3e7-%3eLCE3%3a368%3e9-GLCE17.6&amp;RE=MO&amp;RI=2033087&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=326518&amp;Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank">Red Cross Blood Donor App</a>.

COVID-19: Red Cross faces severe blood shortage

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Today is Saturday, March 21, the 81st day of 2020. There are 285 days left in the year.

On March 21, 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany.

In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley began his famous expedition in Africa to locate the missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone.

In 1918, during World War I, Germany launched its Spring Offensive on the Western Front, hoping to break through the Allied lines before American reinforcements could arrive. (Although successful at first, the Spring Offensive ultimately failed.)

In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany.

In 1963, the Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Bay was emptied of its last inmates and closed at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

In 1972, the Supreme Court, in Dunn v. Blumstein, ruled that states may not require at least a year's residency for voting eligibility.

In 1976, champion skier Vladimir "Spider" Sabich was shot and killed by his girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet, in the home they had shared in Aspen, Colorado; Longet, who maintained the shooting was an accident, served 30 days in jail for negligent homicide.

In 1981, Michael Donald, a black teenager in Mobile, Alabama, was abducted, tortured and killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. (A lawsuit brought by Donald's mother, Beulah Mae Donald, later resulted in a landmark judgment that bankrupted one Klan organization.)

In 1990, Namibia became an independent nation as the former colony marked the end of 75 years of South African rule.

In 1997, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin wrapped up their summit in Helsinki, Finland, still deadlocked over NATO expansion, but able to agree on slashing nuclear weapons arsenals.

In 2006, the social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first "tweet" by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: "just setting up my twttr."

In 2007, former Vice President Al Gore made an emotional return to Congress as he pleaded with House and Senate committees to fight global warming; skeptical Republicans questioned the science behind his climate-change documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth."

In 2017, on the second day of his Senate confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch declared he'd made no promises to President Donald Trump or anyone else about how he would vote on abortion or other issues.

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 </figure>Today is Saturday, March 21, the 81st day of 2020. There are 285 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 21, 1685, composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany.On this date:In 1871, journalist Henry M. Stanley began his famous expedition in Africa to locate the missing Scottish missionary David Livingstone.In 1918, during World War I, Germany launched its Spring Offensive on the Western Front, hoping to break through the Allied lines before American reinforcements could arrive. (Although successful at first, the Spring Offensive ultimately failed.)In 1945, during World War II, Allied bombers began four days of raids over Germany.In 1963, the Alcatraz federal prison island in San Francisco Bay was emptied of its last inmates and closed at the order of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.In 1972, the Supreme Court, in Dunn v. Blumstein, ruled that states may not require at least a year's residency for voting eligibility.In 1976, champion skier Vladimir "Spider" Sabich was shot and killed by his girlfriend, actress-singer Claudine Longet, in the home they had shared in Aspen, Colorado; Longet, who maintained the shooting was an accident, served 30 days in jail for negligent homicide.In 1981, Michael Donald, a black teenager in Mobile, Alabama, was abducted, tortured and killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. (A lawsuit brought by Donald's mother, Beulah Mae Donald, later resulted in a landmark judgment that bankrupted one Klan organization.)In 1990, Namibia became an independent nation as the former colony marked the end of 75 years of South African rule.In 1997, President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin wrapped up their summit in Helsinki, Finland, still deadlocked over NATO expansion, but able to agree on slashing nuclear weapons arsenals.In 2006, the social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first "tweet" by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: "just setting up my twttr."In 2007, former Vice President Al Gore made an emotional return to Congress as he pleaded with House and Senate committees to fight global warming; skeptical Republicans questioned the science behind his climate-change documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth."In 2017, on the second day of his Senate confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch declared he'd made no promises to President Donald Trump or anyone else about how he would vote on abortion or other issues.Ten years ago: Frustrated with the pace of action to overhaul the country's immigration system, thousands of immigrant rights supporters descended on the nation's capital, waving American flags and holding homemade signs in English and Spanish. France's long-flailing political left made a big comeback, crushing President Nicolas Sarkozy's conservatives in regional elections.Five years ago: President Barack Obama, in an interview with The Huffington Post, said he took Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "at his word" for saying an independent Palestinian state would never co-exist with Israel as long as he was in office, yet another sign of the strained relations between longtime allies. A super tide turned France's famed Mount Saint-Michel into an island and then retreated out of sight, delighting thousands of visitors who had come to see the rare phenomenon. In Meribel, France, Marcel Hirscher of Austria became the first skier to win the men's World Cup overall title for a fourth straight year.One year ago: President Donald Trump abruptly declared that the U.S. would recognize Israel's sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a major shift in American policy. A Florida man, Cesar Sayoc, pleaded guilty to sending pipe bombs to CNN and prominent critics of President Donald Trump in the days before the 2018 midterm elections; no one was harmed. (Sayoc was later sentenced to 20 years in prison by a judge who concluded that the bombs were not designed to explode.) Facebook acknowledged that it had left hundreds of millions of user passwords readable by its employees for years, storing them in readable plain text. Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed one of the nation's strictest abortion laws, one that would ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat could be detected, about six weeks into pregnancy. (A federal judge blocked the law from taking effect.) Ichiro Suzuki, a batting star in Japan and with the Seattle Mariners, played in his final game at the age of 45; it was the second of two games in Japan between the Mariners and the Oakland Athletics.Today's Birthdays: Actress Kathleen Widdoes is 81. Songwriter Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing") is 80. Folk-pop singer-musician Keith Potger (The Seekers) is 79. Actress Marie-Christine Barrault is 76. Singer-musician Rose Stone (Sly and the Family Stone) is 75. Actor Timothy Dalton is 74. Singer Ray Dorset (Mungo Jerry) is 74. Rock singer-musician Roger Hodgson (Supertramp) is 70. Rock musician Conrad Lozano (Los Lobos) is 69. Rhythm-and-blues singer Russell Thompkins Jr. is 69. Comedy writer-performer Brad Hall is 62. Actress Sabrina LeBeauf is 62. Actor Gary Oldman is 62. Actress Kassie Depaiva is 59. Actor Matthew Broderick is 58. Comedian-actress Rosie O'Donnell is 58. Actress Cynthia Geary is 55. Hip-hop DJ Premier (Gang Starr) is 54. Rock musician Jonas "Joker" Berggren (Ace of Base) is 53. Rock MC Maxim (Prodigy) is 53. Rock musician Andrew Copeland (Sister Hazel) is 52. Actress Laura Allen is 46. Rapper-TV personality Kevin Federline is 42. Actress Sonequa Martin-Green (TV: "The Walking Dead") is 35. Actor Scott Eastwood is 34. Tennis player Karolina Pliskova is 28. Actress Jasmin Savoy Brown is 26. Actor Forrest Wheeler is 16.Thought for Today: "Is it worse to be scared than to be bored, that is the question." — Gertrude Stein, American writer (1874-1946).Copyright 2020, The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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