Inmate sentenced for battering officer
A former Lansing Correctional Facility inmate has been sentenced to more than 10 years for battering a correctional officer, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.
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Inaugural prison tours deemed a success
After serving as a “rounder upper” for 63 tours of Kansas State Penitentiary this season, Lansing Historical Society President Debra Bates-Lamborn is hard pressed to think of only one thing that stands out in her mind.“Just seeing the expression on people’s faces as they walk through the first gate,” she reflects, smiling. “The look of wonderment being in a state penitentiary ...
District to cut $2.5 million from budget
John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times Officials with the Leavenworth school system will be looking for ways to cut about $2.5 million from the district’s budget for the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Tonganoxie woman elected to state school board
Connie O'Brien, R-Tonganoxie, has been elected to the Kansas State Board of Education.
Vote tally continues to change in 5th District race
The vote count in the tight 5th District race for the Kansas Senate continued to be updated throughout last week.
Annual Veterans Day Parade set for Monday
The 105th Leavenworth County Veterans Day parade on Monday promises to be bigger and better than ever with about 270 entries in the parade route. The honorary grand marshal will be Gary Thomas “Sam” Sanford, a beloved VFW chaplain and minister known locally as “Pastor Sam.” Sanford passed away in December 2023.
Local woman featured in Pin-Ups For Vets calendar
Army veteran Danielle Springall fused her love for nostalgia with her love for and dedication to the military when she became involved as an ambassador with Pin-Ups For Vets, a nonprofit organization that serves veterans. Pin-Ups For Vets was the brainchild of Gina Elise, who founded the nonprofit in 2006 for three purposes: to raise funds for hospitalized veterans; to deliver as gifts for ill and injured veterans, and to boost morale of deployed troops.
Annual Founders’ Day Concert slated for Sunday at USM
Staff report The University of Saint Mary will host its annual Founders’ Day Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in Annunciation Chapel on campus.The performance by… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
VA cuts ribbon for new outpatient behavioral health clinic
Officials with the Eisenhower VA Medical Center celebrated the opening a new outpatient behavioral health clinic.
Defendant sentenced to 2 years for assault, threat charges
A man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for multiple charges for firing a gun at people outside of a Leavenworth bar and later threatening them, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.