News
Community welcomes 2025 Farmers Market in downtown Leavenworth
A sunny Saturday took the edge off of a nippy opening spring day for Leavenworth's Farmers Market as vendors welcomed their first customers of the season at Haymarket Square. It was a chance for the community to get the latest fresh produce, mingle with friends and converse with farmer experts manning the booths.Neat rows of fresh tomatoes, greens, radishes and potatoes lined some of the vendor tables while others touted homemade breads, sweet treats, jams, honey, crafts or pots of flowers.
School foundation celebrates 20 years
The Lansing Educational Foundation celebrated its first 20 years on Friday during the organization's annual Honors Breakfast.
Basehor streets to close for project
Sections of Parallel Road and 158th Street will be closed beginning Monday in Basehor for a road improvement project that is expected to take several months.
Touch-A-Truck is Wednesday at Landing Park
The Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department will once again host Touch-A-Truck.
County attorney cautions public about scam calls
The county attorney is cautioning people about a scam in which people are asked to make payments for missing jury duty.
Animal Control offers free adoptions
Leavenworth Animal Control is waiving adoption fees for animals through May 10.
Passenger killed in turnpike crash
A passenger was killed as a result of a head-on collision on the Kansas Turnpike in southern Leavenworth County, according to an online Kansas Highway Patrol report.
Club to support veterans at Leavenworth facility
The Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, along with its Working for Veterans KC Satellite Club, is launching a new project to provide essential support for veterans participating in rehabilitation programs at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth.
Defendant convicted of trespassing at park
A Leavenworth man has been convicted of criminal trespass for an incident in which a fire was set at Bob Dougherty Park, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.