Lansing schools hold change drive
Lansing children are asked to bring pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters to school this week to support a good cause.
Mark Rountree
Woman taken to hospital after crashing into guardrail
A Leavenworth woman was taken to the hospital after her car crashed into a guardrail, according to an official with the Sheriff's Office.
County reviews third potential RHID
Leavenworth County commissioners have recently rejected two proposals for reinvestment housing incentive districts in Lansing. And they soon may have a chance to consider a third proposal.
ANNUAL WALK
LAW
MILITARY BANKING SUMMIT
Bank
Bobcats start golf season on high note
The Basehor-Linwood High School girls’ golf team is right back at it, and the results are already starting to come.Just one year removed from the program’s first team trip to the state tournament in 18 years, the Bobcats show no signs of letting up. Coach Shannon Powell’s crew has two tournaments on the slate this week, with Tuesday’s Hayden Invite at Shawnee Country Club followed by Wednesday’s Frontier League Spring Hill Invitational at Sycamore Ridge Golf Club in Spring Hill.With two tournaments already under its belt this season, Powell has been encouraged by her team’s trajectory.“They recognize the progress they’re making, and I’ve shared with them how both their individual scores and the team’s scores from the past two tournaments compare to last year,” she said.
DAIRY DAYS AND CAR SHOW
Dairy
HOUSE FIRE
Fairmount Township
Driver taken to hospital after crash
A driver was taken to the hospital after a pickup truck collided with a tractor on Kansas 16 Highway in western Leavenworth County, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol online report.
Emergency Management observes National Preparedness Month
September is recognized as National Preparedness Month, and Leavenworth County Emergency Management is offering tips to help people be prepared for emergencies.