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        • Soldier dies in Afghanistan May. 18, 2013
          A member of the Army Reserve who worked at Fort Leavenworth has died in Afghanistan, according to a news release from the military installation.
          Sgt 1st Class Trenton L Rhea and his wife, Leah.
        • Sheriff Office provides D.A.R.E. class at Xavier May. 18, 2013
          He now wears a different uniform, but Mark Lingenfelser has wrapped up another D.A.R.E. class at Xavier Catholic School.
          Fifth-grader Sean Becker shakes hands with Sheriff Andy Dedeke as retired Sheriff Dave Zoellner, left, looks on during a Drug Abuse Resistance Education graduation ceremony Friday at Xavier Catholic School. The D.A.R.E. program was taught at the school this year by Mark Lingenfelser, a deputy with the Leavenworth County Sheriff
        • Seniors honored ahead of graduation May. 18, 2013
          A day before their commencement ceremony, Leavenworth High School seniors had the chance to put on their graduation gowns Friday for Senior Honors Night.
          Seniors gather on stage Friday at Leavenworth High School for Senior Honors Night. The ceremony was held in advance of today
        • VA celebrates research efforts May. 18, 2013
          Officials at the Eisenhower Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Leavenworth recognized where the facility has been and where it's going with the culmination of its third annual Research Week.
        • Fighting to the bitter end May. 17, 2013
          Lady Lions score trio of unanswered goals to win regional final
          Lansing defender Hailey Budke, right, gets tangled up with a Shawnee Heights opponent Friday during the Lady Lions’ regional final.
        • Nathan Bulter named academic all-american May. 17, 2013
          On the eve of his high school graduation, Leavenworth senior Nathan Butler added one more accolade to his already massive trophy case.
          Nathan Butler and the Leavenworth wrestling team participated in the 2013 Class 5A state championship meet, where the team placed 13th overall.
        • USP employees picket, citing job cuts May. 17, 2013
          Employees at the United State Penitentiary in Leavenworth were in front of the facility Friday picketing what they call job cuts that could be potentially harmful to both their rank and file members and the community.
          Troy Williams, center, and other members of the Local 919 chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees picket Friday outside of the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth.
        • Fourth-graders raise money for classmate May. 17, 2013
          As the school year draws to a close at Anthony Elementary School, one fourth-grader is being missed by her classmates.
          Joseph Heintzelman selects a sucker from a basket held by Keenan Brown. Brown and the other members of his fourth-grade class at Anthony Elementary School have been selling gourmet suckers to raise money for classmate Shriya Bhakta and her family.
        • Prison investigator discusses system for tracking inmate information May. 17, 2013
          Members of the Community Relations Board for the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth heard Thursday about a system used to track information about federal inmates.
        • With open arms May. 16, 2013
          Students from Leavenworth High and Warrren Middle School compete together at Onaga weightlifting competition
          Warren Middle School
        • City to sell old railroad car May. 16, 2013
          Officials with the city of Leavenworth are looking to get rid of an abandoned railroad car located near the Missouri River by putting it up for sale.
          An abandoned railroad car located on city-owned land in northeast Leavenworth is being put up for sale.
        • Lansing school audit results in an additional $106k May. 16, 2013
          The Lansing School Board will be conducting a public hearing at the beginning of its June 10 meeting to allow the district to republish its 2012-2013 budget.
        • Annual Leavenworth city tennis tourney approaching May. 15, 2013
          The 41st Annual Leavenworth City Tennis Tournament will be held the weekend of June 1.
          Immaculata
        • Former Leavenworth star coming back to play for Saint Mary men's basketball May. 15, 2013
          Pioneer alum Grant Greenberg along with North Kansas City star Payton Snell to play for USM in 2013-14
        • Defendant bound over on battery, obstruction charges May. 15, 2013
          A Leavenworth man who allegedly pulled a knife on a police officer has been bound over for trial on charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer and obstruction of a legal process.
          Harold Snell III
        • To do this weekend: Five Trails Half Marathon May. 15, 2013
          The Five Trails Half Marathon is scheduled for Sunday.
          To do this weekend
        • Commissioners approve construction bid May. 15, 2013
          When they met Tuesday, Leavenworth city commissioners approved a bid for the construction of a new Animal Control facility that's less than an earlier estimate for the project.
        • Loans still available through Leavenworth program May. 15, 2013
          While First City Development Corp. hasn't awarded any loans in recent months to Leavenworth businesses, there's been some prospects, an official said.
        • Council on Aging to host senior picnic May. 15, 2013
          The Leavenworth County Council on Aging will celebrate seniors during its ninth annual Senior Picnic this week.
        • Lady Lions soccer marches on May. 14, 2013
          It was a dominating, yet fruitless, first half Tuesday for the Lady Lions soccer team.
          Lansing’s Madison Stebbins, right, collides with an Emporia defender Tuesday during the Lady Lions’ 2-0 opening regional victory.
        • Baseball: Pioneers one run shy of state May. 14, 2013
          Leavenworth suffers 5-4 extra-inning defeat in regional final against Shawnee Heights; Immaculata edged out late and Lansing humbled
        • Temps again put 2013 in record books May. 14, 2013
          About two weeks ago, the National Weather Service was warning of a storm system that was predicted and, eventually, did result in snow for much of the Midwest.
          Teddy the border-terrier mix gets a drink of water Tuesday at the Waggin
        • Lansing board OKs more iPads May. 14, 2013
          Several months ago members of the Lansing Middle School science faculty briefed the Lansing School Board on the school's iPad program.
        • Benedict named county honoree May. 14, 2013
          Ever since he was a boy, Eric Benedict had wanted to be a law enforcement officer. He's been living that dream the last 14 years as a member of the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office.
          Lansing police Lt. Fred Grenier presents the Leavenworth County Officer of the Year Award to Eric Benedict during a ceremony Monday in Lansing. Benedict is a detective with the Leavenworth County Sheriff
        • Herring named Officer of the Year May. 14, 2013
          During the last year, Leavenworth Police Chief Pat Kitchens has heard a number of people praise the performance of Detective Danielle Herring.
          Detective Danielle Herring receives the Leavenworth Police Department
        • Immaculata duo snares fourth at state May. 13, 2013
          Raiders earns seventh overall at Class 3-1A boys' state tennis tournament
          From left to right, Immaculata’s Sam Rhee, Phillip Hernandez and James Cha helped bring home a seventh place state finish for the Raiders boys’ tennis team on Saturday.
        • Baseball: Never say never May. 13, 2013
          With six runs in final three innings, Raiders escape first round upset; Rams punchless at Riverside
        • Two Lion golfers, one Raider heading to state May. 13, 2013
          Lansing's Luke Russell, Bryan Courtney and Immaculata's Dawson Schroeder qualify at regional meets while Leavenworth struggles
        • LCF escapees to face charges May. 13, 2013
          Two men involved in an hours-long standoff with police following their escape from the Lansing Correctional Facility will face charges, Platte County officials announced Saturday.
        • Imac graduates look back and move forward May. 13, 2013
          The 33 graduates of Immaculata High School's Class of 2013 had a chance to reflect on both their past together and prepare to move forward to the future during a graduation ceremony Saturday.
          Immaculata High School graduating senior Sean Murray, right, prepares to toss his cap in the air at the close of a graduation ceremony Saturday.
        • USM grads tout unique, but shared, experience May. 13, 2013
          The graduates of the University of Saint Mary were sent forth into the next phase of their lives and careers Saturday during the college's annual spring commencement ceremony.
          Graduates of the University of Saint Mary file out of the McGilley Field House at the USM Leavenworth campus following a graduation ceremony Saturday.
        • Third LCF escapee back in custody May. 11, 2013
          Officials from the Kansas Department of Corrections announced late Friday that the final of three escapees from Lansing Correctional Facility was apprehended that night in Topeka.
        • Photographer alleges damages in tort May. 11, 2013
          A Leavenworth photographer is seeking damages form the city of Lansing for comments made by members of the city council she feels were damaging to her business and an invasion of her privacy.
        • Program rewards students for reading May. 11, 2013
          While plaques and medals for sports accomplishments may be a common site at high schools, Rich Vick said people "very seldom see academic awards."
          Students who won prizes as part of the L&M PAGES program at Leavenworth High School pose for a photograph. Pictured are William Lawson, Devin Pollard, Echo Arnold, Cali Everett and Jay Johnson.
        • Two LCF escapees caught following chase May. 10, 2013
          Two of the three inmates who reportedly escaped from the Lansing Correctional Facility Friday were brought into custody that evening after being cornered in a home in Platte County, Mo.
          Allen Hurst
        • Baseball: Going out in fashion May. 10, 2013
          Pioneers jump on Lions early to capture 2013 bragging rights
          Leavenworth’s Danial Wilson fires in a pitch Friday during the Pioneers’ 13-1 road win at Lansing.
        • Lansing girls' soccer can’t keep up with BVSW May. 10, 2013
          Facing a tough Blue Valley Southwest team Friday, the Lansing girls' soccer team did not back down.
          Lansing’s Katie Pettis, left, tries to block a shot Friday.
        • Plea deal reached in Lawson case May. 10, 2013
          It appears a plea agreement has been reached in the case of a Leavenworth man whose 2009 conviction for criminal sodomy recently was overturned.
          Lester E. Lawson
        • LCF honors fallen heroes May. 10, 2013
          During a week devoted to recognizing corrections employees, officials at the Lansing Correctional Facility paused Thursday to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
          Henry Kenaga, left, prepares to place a rose at the base of a memorial Thursday at the Lansing Correctional Facility. A memorial service was held Thursday to remember the seven prison employees who were killed in the line of duty. Kenaga
        • County developing plan in light of West, Texas, tragedy May. 10, 2013
          Seeing the devastating effects of an April fertilizer plant explosion in Texas, Leavenworth County officials are now working to mitigate the potentially tragic effects should a similar incident occur here.
        • Sheriff's Office warns of scam May. 9, 2013
          Officials with the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office are cautioning local residents about a scam in which victims are told a relative needs money to get out of a foreign country.
        • Fort to say goodbye to two top commanders May. 9, 2013
          Fort Leavenworth will be bidding farewell to two members of its senior leadership team next week.
        • Lansing launches new mobile app May. 9, 2013
          The city of Lansing joined the mobile age this week with a new tool aimed at helping smartphone users engage in a new way.
        • Letter carriers prepare for food drive May. 9, 2013
          As they make their rounds Saturday, local letter carriers will be picking up more than outgoing mail.They will be collecting donations for the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive.
        • Students collect pop tabs for charity May. 9, 2013
          Some people may not devote too much thought to the aluminum tabs atop soda cans. But students at one Leavenworth elementary school spent the year collecting 145 pounds of the tabs.
          Kindergartner Matthew Cuoco hugs Ronald McDonald at the conclusion of an assembly Wednesday at Henry Leavenworth Elementary School. Ronald McDonald visited the school after students collected 145 pounds of soda can tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City.
        • Spires race to three KCAC track crowns May. 8, 2013
          No excuses. That was the mantra this week for the Saint Mary track and field teams.
        • Job seekers look for “Opportunities” May. 8, 2013
          Job seekers and providers alike were at the Riverfront Community Center for the Opportunities Leavenworth County job fair Tuesday.
          Sarah McEnaney, district human resources coordinator for Dillons Stores, talks to Gavin Smith about job opportunities in the company during the Opportunities Leavenworth County job fair Tuesday at the Riverfront Community Center.
        • AIM looking for support for traveling show May. 8, 2013
          A Leavenworth performing arts group is planning to bring a renowned actor for a performance this summer ― but they're looking for help now in making it happen.
        • Leavenworth Fire Department saw increase in fires in 2012 May. 8, 2013
          The Leavenworth Fire Department saw an increase in the number of fires in the city in 2012. But the department's overall call load decreased slightly last year.
          This graph shows the type of fire calls the Leavenworth Fire Department received in 2012.
        • Baseball: Pirates outlast Lions May. 7, 2013
          Lansing struggles against Piper while Pleasant Ridge rocks Doniphan West
          Lansing’s Brock Knipfer hurls a pitch Tuesday during the first game of the Lions’ home doubleheader against Piper.
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