City hears firefighters’ union request
Leavenworth city commissioners listened to a request this week to recognize a firefighters union and allow collective bargaining.
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Operation Backpack helps school district students on weekends
Beth KornegaySpecial to the Times Last school year, Basehor-Linwood Assistance Services, which provides a variety of emergency services to residents of the Basehor-Linwood school district,… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners discuss 2026 budget
Leavenworth city commissioners had a daylong meeting on Monday to discuss the proposed 2026 budget.
Relief expected before heat returns for weekend
After hot and humid conditions today, local residents should feel some relief for a couple of days. But hot and humid conditions are expected to return for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
City awarded Safe Routes to School grant
The city of Leavenworth has been awarded a state grant to look at ways to improve safety for students as they go to school.
Panasonic to delay production at Kansas battery plant
Panasonic is delaying full production in its De Soto battery plant because of dropping electric car sales and U.S. policies that do not support electric cars, international media reports.
County to consider Traditional Family Values Month proclamation
When they meet Wednesday, Leavenworth County commissioners will consider a proclamation that would recognize July as Traditional Family Values Month.
Easton school board to go revenue neutral again
The Easton Board of Education is planning to approve a budget for the upcoming school year that is considered revenue neutral, the superintendent said.
Former LCF inmate sentenced for 2024 escape
A former inmate of the Lansing Correctional Facility is heading back to prison for a 2024 escape.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Wednesday, July 16 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 17 WHAT: Tonganoxie Farmers Market WHEN: 5-8 p.m.