County adds funding for women’s clinic
The Leavenworth County Commission is adding to the local nonprofit organizations it supports financially.
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Basehor youngster making a name in motocross
Beth KornegaySpecial to the Times A Basehor youngster is heading to the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. By… Login to continue reading Login…
Commission approves pay raise for lifeguards
The city of Leavenworth is increasing pay for lifeguards in an effort to address staffing issues at Wollman Aquatic Center.
City decides against new economic development position
Leavenworth city commissioners have decided against creating a new economic development position for the city government.
‘Tarzan the Stage Musical’ slated at downtown theater
Peggy BairSpecial to the Times This weekend will be a great time for monkeying around downtown Leavenworth as the Performing Arts Center presents “Tarzan the… Login to continue reading Login…
Buffalo Soldier license plates now on sale
A new license plate design honoring the Buffalo Soldiers is available to order in the state of Kansas. The plate was authorized by Senate Bill 132 and signed into law in April 2023.SB 132 allows Kansans to have state-issued Buffalo Soldier license plates, which will raise money for the Richard Allen Cultural Center and Museum and a new Frontier Army Museum to be located next to Fort Leavenworth.According to former Richard Allen Cultural Center executive director Edna Wagner, the Fort Leavenworth Motorcycle Club and their former president, James “Tanker” Lee, initiated the idea for the license plate design.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Wednesday, July 23 WHAT: Leavenworth Farmers Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to noon WHERE: Haymarket Square, 7th and Cherokee streets DETAILS: Locally grown and sourced produce, baked goods, cheeses, cookies and more Thursday, July 24 WHAT: Tonganoxie Farmers Market WHEN: 5-8 p.m.
CoreCivic appeals restraining order to appellate court
CoreCivic is appealing a judge's temporary restraining order that bars the company from housing inmates at its Leavenworth facility without a special use permit from the city.
Heat advisory replaces warning
The National Weather Service has replaced an extreme heat warning that was issued for Leavenworth County with a heat advisory.
Lansing City Council approves RHID plan
Lansing City Council members voted 5-3 recently to establish a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District for the Riverbend Heights housing development plan along the southwestern part of McIntyre Road.The vote came after a public hearing where many of the property owners across the road expressed complaints and concerns about the plan. Those voting no were Don Studnicka, Gene Kirby and Peter Robinson.A representative of Riverbend Heights, Chris Coulson, described the plan as 46 acres that would initially include 406 single family homes over six phases.