Father sentenced in drug case

The father of a man who was shot by a Leavenworth officer during a police search last year has been sentenced to probation for drug related charges.
 

Local, national reports point to mending economy

A federal Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Friday morning appears to suggest that nationwide, the economy is improving.
 

Xavier student wins County Spelling Bee

Last year, Elan McCabe was eliminated in the first round of the Leavenworth County Spelling Bee. But this year, he went home as the champion.

Lansing mayor gives annual update

The day before the Lansing City Council was scheduled to meet to hash out its goals for the coming year, the mayor of the city gave a preview of what’s in store for 2012 during the annual Salads and Solutions Friday.
 

Car overturns in Lansing

Drivers were checked at the scene, but nobody was transported to the hospital following a rollover accident Friday morning in Lansing, a police spokesman said.

Inmate convicted of threatening judges

A man has been convicted of threatening judges and law enforcement officers while an inmate at the Lansing Correctional Facility, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney.

Assault results in year-long prison term

A man has been sentenced to a year in prison for threatening people with a gun in Linwood, according to a prosecution official.

Today in the news: Komen changes mind on Planned Parenthood

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Fire District board to meet

The board of trustees for Fire District No. 1 of Leavenworth County will meet for a work session at 7 p.m. Monday at Station No. 1, 111 E. Kansas St. in Lansing.
 

Investigation continues into Platte City arsons, death

Police Department officials in Platte City, Mo., announced Friday that they are investigating a series of vehicles that were apparently set fire early that morning and the death of an individual found in one of the vehicles.
 

County commission sets agenda

The Leavenworth County Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday for public comment and administrative business. 

Tax sale nets $1.047 million for county

Although there were costs associated with it, the deputy legal counselor for Leavenworth County Thursday said the annual tax sale was productive in helping the county collect some delinquent taxes.
 

High school students tutor fourth-graders

Some Leavenworth High School students have been going back to elementary school.

Insurance company celebrates 125th anniversary

An insurance company in Leavenworth is celebrating its 125th anniversary this month.

Lansing moves housing development forward

The second phase of a Reilly Homes housing development in Lansing got one step closer to construction Thursday.
 

Today in the news: Group wants sugar regulated like tobacco

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Burglary victim attacked with hammer

Leavenworth authorities are investigating a burglary during which woman was beaten with a hammer, a police spokesman said.

More jobs added from CPAC project

Since the last report in August, the leader of the Leavenworth County Development Corporation said more jobs have been added to a new office located on the Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medcal Center campus in Leavenworth.
 

Deputy county clerk runs for treasurer

The deputy county clerk is running for county treasurer.

Unique art show provides audience to inmates

For the 30th year, the River City Community Players will be giving an audience to a group of artists who typically don’t have one.
 

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