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Governor visits Leavenworth for annual Pride Picnic
Gov. Laura Kelly was a special guest at the 3rd Annual Leavenworth Family Pride Picnic Sunday at Hawthorne Park.
Affidavits accuse administrators of ‘reckless inaction’
Affidavits written by a police detective accuse three Leavenworth school district administrators of "reckless inaction" in their response to allegations of inappropriate behavior by a teacher.
City files response to CoreCivic motion
Attorneys for the city of Leavenworth are asking a judge to leave in place a temporary restraining order that blocks CoreCivic from housing inmates at the company's Leavenworth facility without a special use permit.
New owner brings ‘real Americana’ back to downtown shop
First City Creatives founder and owner Cari Payer is bringing back the good old days – with a modern twist - as she held the grand opening Saturday of First City Soda, 427 Delaware St., formerly The Corner Pharmacy. Ron Booth, retired pharmacist, has owned the historical building since 1981.
Firefighters rescue kitten from drainpipe
Lansing firefighters rescued a kitten from a storm drain over the weekend with help from the police, neighbors and a remote-controlled car.
Trial set for defendants accused of failing to report child abuse
A trial date has been set for three administrators with the Leavenworth school district who face misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to report child abuse allegations.
Lansing board approves insurance package
Lansing Board of Education members were presented last week with two proposals for property and casualty insurance.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Thursday, June 26 WHAT: Leavenworth Master Gardeners host Bucket Gardening in Small Spaces WHEN: 7-8 p.m. WHERE: Jahn Room, Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce St.