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Question is who we choose to become

When I moved to Leavenworth almost a decade ago, I often heard a familiar refrain: we want to be known as more than a prison town.Our history is real. Federal and state correctional institutions have…

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Judge orders forced medication in capital murder case

Updated at 11:23 a.m. Feb. 20, 2026, with additional information. A Leavenworth County man will be forced to take medication in an attempt to restore his competency to stand trial for a capital murder charge.…

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Semi-pro soccer team finds home in Leavenworth

Thanks to a small group of soccer devotees, the sport’s horizon in Leavenworth County has just broadened.Already entrenched in the local soccer community as the Lansing High School varsity boys’ coach, Brad Alexander and a pair of colleagues have launched First City Football Club – a semi-professional adult soccer organization aimed at increasing playing opportunities…

Opinion

Question is who we choose to become

When I moved to Leavenworth almost a decade ago, I often heard a familiar refrain: we want to be known as more than a prison town.Our history is real. Federal and state correctional institutions have…

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Cast your vote to identify top businesses

It is time for Best Of Leavenworth County, and we at the Leavenworth Times and CherryRoad Media are excited. Best Of Leavenworth County is an integral part of our mission, which is to strengthen community…