Hearing scheduled in CoreCivic lawsuit
A hearing has been scheduled for next week in the city of Leavenworth's lawsuit against CoreCivic.
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Letter sent to prison warden focuses on ICE detainees
Several organizations have sent a letter to the warden of the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth expressing concern about the treatment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees who are housed at the federal prison.
County tables action on capital plan
Leavenworth County commissioners have postponed a vote to approve a multi-year capital improvement plan.
Commission rescinds contract, awards other bid
When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners voted to rescind a contract they previously approved for elevator work at the Riverfront Community Center.
Teen cooking class offered at Leavenworth library
Sixth- through 12th-grade students have the chance to check out a new summer class. K-State Extension is partnering with the Leavenworth Public Library and TRIO Talent Search-Leavenworth to offer a Teen Cuisine Cooking Class.
CoreCivic donates to VFW
For Memorial Day, CoreCivic's Midwest Regional Reception Center announced a donation of $10,000 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 56 in Leavenworth.
Drought conditions improve in county
After drought conditions had been worsening, recent rainfall seems to have made a difference in Leavenworth County.
Police seek help in identifying person
The Leavenworth Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying someone in connection with the fraudulent purchase of more than $1,200 worth of construction materials.
Police identify driver from hit-and-run
Leavenworth police believe they have identified the driver who was involved in a May 12 hit-and-run that left a man hospitalized.
Leavenworth Indoor pool closed for maintenance
The swimming pool at the Riverfront Community Center will be closed until after Labor Day.