A federal judge indicated he will try to issue a ruling by Friday on a motion that aims to prevent CoreCivic from housing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees in Leavenworth without a permit from the city, the city manager said.
More than 1,200 visitors have toured Kansas State Penitentiary since tours restarted in March, Tom Young recently told Lansing City Council members.Young is a member of the Lansing Historical Committee that sponsors the tours of several cell houses once part of the state prison known as Kansas State Penitentiary. Young and his wife, Teresa, are some of the guides of the prison tours.“It’s taken off great,” Young said.
Police have located the vehicle they believe was involved in a May 12 hit-and-run that left a Leavenworth man in the hospital.
Lansing's Citywide Garage Sale will take place Friday and Saturday.
Thursday, May 22 WHAT: 18th Anniversary Ladies Night WHEN: 5-9 p.m. WHERE: Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery, 18807 158th St., Basehor DETAILS: The event benefits Deb's Riverview Rescue.
The grand opening of the new Lansing Aquatics Center will be pushed back about two weeks, City Administrator Tim Vandall recently told council members.Vandall said the delay was due to weather conditions in January and February. He said staff was glad that the contractors opted to do it right, as “we want it to be safe” for citizens and staff.
Candidates continue to file for local city and school board offices.
Leavenworth High School students are now earning industry-recognized certifications in digital media, thanks to the efforts of educators Steve Short, Geila Dodin and Heather Waters. The trio secured an Innovative Teacher Grant from the Leavenworth Public Schools Education Foundation to fund curriculum and testing for Adobe Certified Professional exams.The grant supports training and certification opportunities in high-demand digital fields, including visual design, digital video, visual effects and motion graphics andgraphic design and illustration.This semester served as a pilot for the program, with educators navigating new curriculum and certification requirements.
About 275 seniors graduated Saturday during a commencement ceremony at Leavenworth High School. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Graduating seniors from Leavenworth High School participated in a car parade Friday, the day before their commencement ceremony. The parade began at Richard Warren Middle… Login to continue reading Login…