Tyson Ruud clears 7-feet to win 5A boys high jump state title
By DEREK WILEY Leavenworth Times WICHITA – After a year away from the sport, Tyson Ruud decided to jump back into track and field to get ready for college basketball.…
May 2023
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Basehor-Linwood’s Taylor Cruse named UKC Softball Player of the Year
By DEREK WILEY Leavenworth Times The United Kansas Conference announced its softball postseason awards and a familiar name was voted Player of the Year. Basehor-Linwood senior Taylor Cruse received the…
Who will evangelical Christians in Kansas support in 2024?
The state of Kansas has a large community of evangelical Christians, and this community has played a major role in the state’s presidential politics in the past several decades. In…
Etheridge honored at City Hall
John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times Recording artist Melissa Etheridge was recognized this weekend in her hometown of Leavenworth with the key to the city and other honors. “Growing up here was so…
Teen cited after crash in Leavenworth County
A collision occurred after a 15-year-old driver allegedly failed to yield the right of way in Leavenworth County, according to an official with the Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported…
Lansing City Council considers proposed budget
Connie Parish Special to the Times Lansing City Council members recently got a preliminary look at figures for the proposed 2024 budget. Finance Director Beth Sanford told the council the…
Leavenworth Police Department to host job fair
John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times The hiring process for the Leavenworth Police Department sometimes can take several months. But Police Chief Pat Kitchens said a job fair scheduled for this weekend will…