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City withdraws motion for temporary restraining order
The city of Leavenworth withdrew a motion for a temporary restraining order against CoreCivic after the company agreed not to house any inmates at its Leavenworth facility before June 1.
Police investigating restaurant robbery
Leavenworth police are investigating a late-night armed robbery at a fast food restaurant.
FOURTH STREET WORK RESUMES
Work resumes Friday on a Fourth Street project. The project will resurface a section of the roadway between Poplar and Rees streets. Lanes on Fourth… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Defendant convicted of kidnapping
John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times A jury has convicted a Leavenworth man of kidnapping a teenage girl, according to a news release from the County Attorney’s Office.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City files lawsuit against CoreCivic
The city of Leavenworth has filed a federal lawsuit against CoreCivic. The lawsuit seeks to prevent CoreCivic from housing inmates at its Midwest Regional Reception… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City’s sales tax revenue less than anticipated
With sales tax revenue coming in less than what was budgeted, the city of Leavenworth may not have enough revenue to maintain its current spending… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Superintendents: Too early to know local impact of executive order
Local superintendents say it is too early to know how their school districts may be impacted by an executive order from the president that seeks… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
City approves resolution requiring special use permit
Updated at 4:37 p.m. March 26, 2025, with additional information. John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times City commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday arguing that CoreCivic must apply for… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Cause of apartment fire undetermined
Firefighters have not determined what started a fire at a Leavenworth apartment building, a Fire Department official said. The fire was reported at 4:35 p.m. Friday… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close