Despite objections from people in the audience, members of the Leavenworth Board of Education approved a resolution Monday night to begin the process of not renewing an elementary principal’s contract.

Tyrone Flowers had a message for those gathered for the Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum’s Second Semi-formal Youth Banquet — be yourself, and don’t be afraid to pursue your own goals.
 

During a legislative update Friday, it didn’t take before local lawmakers were asked about a state smoking ban.
 

To the city government, it’s considered a code violation. But to officials at the First City Museum, it’s a piece of history.

No injuries were reported following a fire at an apartment building Friday morning in west Leavenworth, Fire Department officials said.

In response to unprecedented revenue shortfalls, Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson announced on Friday his plan to cut transportation projects throughout the state.