Police release photos of shooting suspect
The Leavenworth Police Department has released photos of a man they say is a suspect in a shooting that occurred earlier this month. In addition… Login to continue reading Login…
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Lansing teacher chosen for Horizon Award
A Lansing High School teacher is among 32 educators who are being recognized through the 2023 Kansas Horizon Award program, according to a news release from the Kansas State Department of Education. Madeline Lane, an English language arts and journalism teacher at Lansing High School, was named an award recipient for region 2 of the program.
Kaaz appointed commission chairwoman
The Leavenworth County Commission has a new chairwoman. Commissioner Vicky Kaaz said she is the first woman to serve as the chairperson of the commission.
Local NAACP to host health fair on MLK Day
The Leavenworth County Branch of the NAACP will host a health fair on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Area families see benefits of homeschool education
In 2016, Stephanie Wharton-Lynch and her husband, Andrew, decided to embark in homeschooling because they had a different vision of what education could look like for their two daughters. That vision has grown and now extends into the local community and partnering with other homeschool families.
AG wants Kansas court to rethink abortion rights protections
Kansas’ anti-abortion Republican attorney general is asking the state’s highest court to reconsider a landmark decision protecting access to abortion months after a decisive statewide vote affirming abortion rights.
Local downtown business features ‘sacred treasures’
Soul Supply and Hardware, located at 704 Cherokee St. in Leavenworth, offers meaningful books and gifts, greeting cards, baby items, charcuterie boards and jewelry.
Northern California sees more rain while the south dries out
Storm-ravaged California scrambled to clean up and repair widespread damage on Wednesday as the lashing rain eased in many areas, although thunderstorms led a new atmospheric river into the northern half of the state.
New Mega Millions jackpot of $1.35B is game’s 2nd highest
The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot. The numbers drawn late Tuesday night were: 7, 13, 14, 15, 18 and gold Mega Ball 9.
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