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        • Q5: New Imac coach sets goals high Jun. 18, 2013
          Earlier this summer, Wendy Sachen was named the new head volleyball coach for Immaculata High School.
        • Local battery trial canceled because defendant in federal custody Jun. 18, 2013
          A local district court trial for a man accused of pulling a knife on a Leavenworth police officer has been canceled because the defendant is now in federal custody for a drug case, according to local and federal court officials.
          Harold W. Snell III
        • Board members narrow facility options Jun. 18, 2013
          When they met Monday, members of the Leavenworth Board of Education helped narrow the number of options for the firm working on a long-range facilities plan for the school district.
        • Escaped LCF inmate still at large Jun. 18, 2013
          A minimum security inmate from the Lansing Correctional Facility reported missing Monday night is still at large, a spokesman for the Kansas Department of Corrections said Tuesday morning.
          Paul Cohagen
        • St. Mary grad named new softball coach Jun. 17, 2013
          The University of Saint Mary has named Michael Evans, a 2006 Saint Mary graduate and a veteran of the university's baseball program, as the new head coach of the Spires softball team.
        • Ex-Pioneer coming home Jun. 17, 2013
          2012 star Grant Greenberg transferring to play ball for St. Mary.
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        • 26 years in baseball Jun. 17, 2013
          26 years in baseball, and Legion commissioner Keith Melick has seen it all.
          Area Legion baseball commissioner Keith Melick runs the scoreboard for game one of Geiger Ready vs Diamond Jaxx, who won 9-8. Melick is in his eighth year as commissioner, and 26th year as an umpire.
        • Economic summit wraps up Jun. 15, 2013
          One of the organizers of a two-day economic summit believes the event gave local officials a better understanding of the issues.
        • Current soldiers face front lines of a different kind Jun. 15, 2013
          Fewer of them are headed for warzones in Iraq and Afghanistan, but a top Army official told a group of newly-minted graduates of the Command and General Staff College on Fort Leavenworth Friday that they are still bound to be on the front lines.
          Lt. Gen. David Perkins looks on as Joseph Westphal, undersecretary of the U.S. Army, shakes hands with Maj. Kevin McHugh, accepting a diploma on behalf of his staff group during the graduation ceremony for the Command and General Staff Officer Course Friday on Fort Leavenworth.
        • Disabled veteran wins vehicle on Flag Day Jun. 14, 2013
          The Cars 4 Heroes foundation gave away a mini-van to one local resident in Leavenworth on Flag Day, June 14 at the Leavenworth Country Mart.
          Letha Price is pictured here with Tristin Price and Taya Wilson, two of her grandchildren. She is the winner of the Cars for Heros at Leavenworth Country Mart for the kickoff of the programs giveaway for disabled veterans. 
Times photo/Matthew Hunt
        • Local brewery serves up 'hip' hops Jun. 14, 2013
          "You know it's kinda like the movie, 'We Bought a Zoo," RD Johnson, High Noon Saloon and Brewery co-owner said.
          High Noon Saloon and Brewery
        • 'Wined and Nined' Jun. 14, 2013
          Throughout the years golf has been a sport largely for men to interact and make business connections.
          Tamsin Zell, Lisa Scott, Linda Hunter and Rosie Ballesteros take a break from golfing to blow bubbles, Friday at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
        • Michaud sentenced to two years for drug charges Jun. 14, 2013
          A Leavenworth woman who left her baby alone in an alley has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for drug charges.
          Elizabeth A. Michaud
        • Jones re-sentenced in murder case Jun. 14, 2013
          After professing his innocence, a man was re-sentenced Friday in Leavenworth County District Court for the second-degree murder of a 4-year-old boy.
          Jason L. Jones
        • County to mull Port Authority replacements Jun. 14, 2013
          The two new members of the Leavenworth County Port Authority named by the Leavenworth County Commission will be the first new members of the five-member body in at least 13 years. So the commission decided Thursday to take its time.
        • Another chapter in a long history Jun. 14, 2013
          The history of international military student participation at Fort Leavenworth dates back to 1894. And a ceremony Thursday marked another chapter in that long history, one fort official said.
          Maj. Barbara Honig, right, of Canada shakes hands with Lt. Col. Uzi Klieger, left, of Israel during an International Graduate Badge Ceremony Thursday at Fort Leavenworth. Honig and Klieger are members of a Command and General Staff College class that will graduate today. Klieger is the class
        • City kicks off economic summit Jun. 14, 2013
          After reviewing several topics Thursday, organizers of a local economic summit said today's session will be an action meeting.
        • Leavenworth's Willis Willmeth named 5A boys' track coach of the year Jun. 13, 2013
          This past spring, Willis Willmeth helped guide the Leavenworth boys' track team to its best season in over a decade.
        • Work progresses on veterans memorial Jun. 13, 2013
          It's taken awhile, but work finally has started on the Leavenworth Veterans Memorial.
          Billy Lust with Torgeson Trenching Services works Wednesday at the site of the Leavenworth Veterans Memorial, located near the main entrance to the Eisenhower VA Medical Center.
        • Q5: Parks Dept. has new recreation supervisor Jun. 13, 2013
          Nancy Baker is the new recreation supervisor for the Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department.
          Nancy Baker
        • Power through Jun. 12, 2013
          Diamond Jaxx continue mastery over youthful Geiger squad
          Diamond Jaxx catcher Nate Amos makes contact with a pitch Wednesday during the team’s 7-1 win over Geiger Ready-Mix.
        • Gun range sparks debate Jun. 12, 2013
          A crowd that spilled out of the Leavenworth County Commission chambers spoke out Wednesday both for and against a proposal for a gun range in the northwestern portion of Leavenworth County.
        • Pastor pleads to worthless check charges Jun. 12, 2013
          A man has pleaded no contest to providing worthless checks while serving as a pastor of a Leavenworth church, according to a prosecution official.
        • Prison inmate appears on escape charge Jun. 12, 2013
          An inmate accused of escaping last month from the Lansing Correctional Facility has made his first court appearance for an escape charge, a prosecution official said.
          Randy A. Ridens Sr.
        • Lansing grad gets KU award for play Jun. 12, 2013
          A Lansing High School graduate is being recognized for her first foray into playwriting by the University of Kansas.
          Jenny Curatola
        • Commissioners have public hearing on vacating street Jun. 12, 2013
          When they met Tuesday, Leavenworth city commissioners held a public hearing for a proposal to vacate a section of 20th Street that's actually never been part of the roadway.
        • Board members discuss busing, staffing Jun. 12, 2013
          School busing, staffing levels and curriculum were among the topics discussed Tuesday during a work session of the Leavenworth Board of Education.
        • Q5: Daughters of the American Revolution to host workshop Jun. 11, 2013
          Janelle DeFrees – Regent, is with the Captain Jesse Leavenworth Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
        • Leavenworth County spring athlete of 2013 - boys' track Jun. 11, 2013
          In his first year at Leavenworth High School, John Warren made quite the impression.
          Over the weekend of May 24-25, John Warren and the Leavenworth girls
        • Army undersecretary to speak at CGSC graduation Jun. 11, 2013
          A top Army official will speak Friday to the 1,050 members of the Command and General Staff College's most recent class of graduates at Fort Leavenworth.
          Dr. Joseph Westphal, undersecretary of the Army.
        • Officials warn of scam text message Jun. 11, 2013
          A text message that was sent to people in the community regarding the deactivation of a financial card is a scam, officials said.
        • Jail demo bids to be opened Jun. 11, 2013
          Construction bids on a two-pronged project that will result in the demolition of a circa-1937 jail belonging to Leavenworth County will be opened over the next two weeks, allowing work to proceed.
        • Lansing board approves new budget figure Jun. 11, 2013
          Just before authorizing district staff to transfer and encumber funds the end of the fiscal year, the Lansing School Board on Monday voted to amend its 2012-2013 budget.
        • Prison produce benefits local residents Jun. 11, 2013
          To some, a prison may seem like an odd place to turn to when it comes to feeding those in need. But for several years now, the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth has provided fruits and vegetables that were distributed through various agencies in the county.
        • Q5: Local businesses to feature art shows Jun. 10, 2013
          Elena Star Gann is the owner of Cafe Chilingo, 227 Cherokee St., Leavenworth.
        • The 'golden girls' of gardening Jun. 10, 2013
          Imagine a place with breathtaking beauty, unfolding before your eyes the most luxurious blooms of flowers and vegetables one has ever seen.
        • Legion baseball: Diamond Jaxx outlast Geiger Jun. 10, 2013
          Five-run third inning difference in local rivalry.
          Geiger’s Danial Wilson charges down the first base line Monday during the Ready-Mix’s game against the Diamond Jaxx.
        • City planner brings experience as elected official Jun. 8, 2013
          In addition to having worked in the field of city planning, Leavenworth's new city planner brings with him the experience of serving as a mayor.
          Ralph Moore is the new city planner for Leavenworth. He began his new job Thursday.
        • Buffalo Bill Days planning underway, with different approach Jun. 8, 2013
          A 16-member committee of community members plucked from a number of different businesses and agencies are now meeting to make decisions on this year's Buffalo Bill Days Festival.
        • Q5: Train show geared toward young and old alike Jun. 7, 2013
          Salli Shirey is the marketing director for the Heritage Center, which is hosting a miniature train show this weekend.
        • By the Numbers- Relay for Life Jun. 7, 2013
          Friday marked the beginning of the 20th annual 12-hour Relay for Life of Leavenworth County.
          Relay for Life
        • Malto’s title chase stops in KC Jun. 7, 2013
          Four years ago, Leavenworth native Sean Malto officially became a professional skateboarder.
          Sean Malto at the 2012 Street League DC Pro Tour Fueled By Monster Energy skateboard competition in the Sprinter Center in Kansas City, Mo.
        • Commission sends letter to AG Jun. 7, 2013
          The Leavenworth County Commission Thursday agreed to send a letter to the Kansas Attorney General asking for a temporary reprieve from new concealed carry requirements set to take effect next month.
        • Lansing OKs K-7 signal project Jun. 7, 2013
          The Lansing City Council Thursday agreed to participate in a project with the state to optimize travel times along the city's main corridor.
        • Youth group cleans up downtown green spaces Jun. 7, 2013
          As someone who works downtown, Echo Fairbanks likes to walk around the area during her lunch breaks. And she's noticed several green spaces that are overgrown.
          Members of the LEO Club and others work to cleanup a green space in downtown Leavenworth. The group cleaned up three such spaces Sunday. The club is sponsored by the Leavenworth Lions Club.
        • Green Machine ready for takeoff Jun. 6, 2013
          Immaculata booster club schedules first major event — youth wrestling clinic.
        • Leavenworth County spring athletes of 2013 - baseball Jun. 6, 2013
          Like most sports this year, the baseball scene was filled with several top-flight candidates worthy of our overall top county honor.
          Leavenworth
        • KASB hosts meeting for local officials Jun. 6, 2013
          State legislators have just wrapped up their work for their 2013 session, but members of the Kansas Association of School Boards are already looking to what will happen during next year's session.
          Ginger Riddle and Loyal Torkelson place dots on a graph to rank their positions on negotiations between school boards and teachers. Riddle is a teacher in the Leavenworth public school system and Torkelson serves on the Leavenworth Board of Education. They were attending a meeting organized by the Kansas Association of School Boards.
        • To Do this Weekend: St. Joseph Church's 12th Annual Germanfest Jun. 6, 2013
          This Saturday St. Joseph Catholic Church will host its 12th annual Germanfest.
          German dancers perform during the 2012 Germanfest at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
        • Local residents help with tornado relief Jun. 5, 2013
          Even though last month's tornado in Moore, Okla., occurred in another state. It still hit close to home for local resident Amy Carpenter.
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