Teen convicted of firing BB gun at roofers
A Basehor teen has been convicted of shooting a BB gun at roofers, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.
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City of Basehor passes pay plan
The Basehor City Council has approved a 2026 pay plan that lists salary ranges for positions in the city government.
Deputy chief: Animal Control ‘constantly full’
The Leavenworth Animal Control shelter is full. But the deputy police chief said this seems to be a problem for many animal shelters.
Keep outside money, politics out of school board
To the editor:I am the proud parent of two Lansing Lions. As a military family, we’ve lived across the country, and when we chose Lansing, it was because of the quality of its public schools and the strength of this community.
Pioneers have high hopes for new season
Leavenworth High School football coach Sean Sachen understands the natural rhythms of a season, and his formula speaks to the way his crew is approaching the current campaign.“These seasons can be broken into thirds,” he said. “You’re still figuring out who you are during the first few games.
Could president take over policing in KC?
Three weeks ago, President Trump declared that “the District of Columbia has lost control of public order and safety,” and ordered armed troops into the streets of Washington, D.C., to fight crime. His additional comments - that the nation’s capital is filled with “violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs, and homeless people” — were all basically untrue.
LCDC director says business park has challenges
A local economic development official acknowledges the Leavenworth Business and Technology Park has challenges.
Follow the money before it’s too late
To the editor:They always say, “follow the money.” So I did. And what I found should alarm every taxpayer in Leavenworth County and across Kansas.When I began fighting the injustice of the Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID), I thought it was just one bad policy.
Judicial commission submits 3 names to governor
The 1st Judicial District Nominating Commission is forwarding the names of the three nominees to fill a vacant judge position.
Chieftains look for another big season
TONGANOXIE - Two consecutive appearances in the sub-state finals have not caused the Tonganoxie High School football program to lighten up its preparation for the upcoming season. On the contrary, coach Preston Troyer has maintained his workmanlike approach for the Chieftains.