Juneteenth parade and festival planned for Saturday
The local branch of the NAACP will be hosting a parade and festival Saturday in downtown Leavenworth in celebration of Juneteenth.
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County approves plan for public works
Leavenworth County commissioners voted this week to approve a five-year capital improvement plan for public works projects.
Former LCF inmate convicted of escape
A jury has found a former Lansing Correctional Facility inmate guilty of aggravated escape from custody.
Commission divided on Pride Month proclamation
Leavenworth city commissioners seemed divided Tuesday regarding a proclamation from the mayor recognizing Pride Month.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a crash on Kansas 5 Highway, according to an official with the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office.
Defendant sentenced for battery at jail
A man has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for attacking a fellow inmate while at the Leavenworth County Jail, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.
Defendant sentenced to five years for assaulting officers
A man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for assaulting Leavenworth County law enforcement officers during a pursuit, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.
Board approves notice to exceed revenue neutral rate
When they met this week, Lansing Board of Education members voted to send notification of their intent to exceed what is considered the school district's revenue neutral rate for the 2025-2026 school year.
Lansing Community Library adding outdoor multi-use space
Lansing Community Library is expanding its footprint with a new patio this summer. The expansion comes after two years of planning by Lansing Community Library Director Terri Wojtalewicz in collaboration with the city of Lansing and the Friends of the Lansing Community Library.A groundbreaking was held June 9.
Volunteers host first garden tour in Basehor
The Basehor Community Volunteers took advantage of the green thumbs of several local residents to put together their first Basehor Garden Tour earlier this month. While the weather the day of the tour had spotty rain showers, attendance was good for the event.Five residents opened their gardens to visitors with the ticket price funding the works of the Basehor Volunteers, including Wayne Rhodus, whose backyard has been transformed into an area of native plants with 140 species of wildflowers.