Pilot killed in plane crash near Basehor
A Lansing man was killed when he attempted an emergency landing of a small aircraft in Leavenworth County, according to an online Kansas Highway Patrol… Login to continue reading Login…
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Father, coach and teacher honored on national TV from Kauffman Stadium
Basehor’s Gray Hawk Elementary School first-grade teacher Jacey Zych recently found herself on national television with her family as part of “A Father’s Day Surprise” segment on “Good Morning America.” Her father-in-law, Rick Zych, was honored by the show with a live segment at Kauffman Stadium.
Damning report, new footage show chaos of Uvalde response
A damning report and hours of body camera footage further laid bare the chaotic response to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, where hundreds of law enforcement officers massed but then waited to confront the gunman even after a child trapped with the shooter called 911.
General Motors CEO Barra talks electric vehicles, future
The economy is a bit wobbly, but General Motors CEO Mary Barra isn’t backing off of an audacious prediction: By the middle of this decade, her company will sell more electric vehicles in the U.S. than Tesla, the global sales leader.
Love bomber has a barroom epiphany
Dear Amy: I'm a 65-year-old woman. I've been divorced three times now, and have also had a couple of other serious love relationships - all unsuccessful.
Commissioner argues for revenue neutral budget
Members of the Leavenworth City Commission spent much of Friday reviewing a proposed budget for 2023. And at the conclusion of the meeting, one commissioner encouraged the others to work toward what is considered the city’s revenue neutral rate.
100-degree temperatures in forecast
As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had not issued a heat advisory for today in Leavenworth County. But Leavenworth County Emergency Management Director Chuck Magaha said he would not be surprised if an advisory is ultimately issued.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Children play on an inflatable attraction during a Family Fun Night event Saturday at Haymarket Square. The event was a fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels program in Leavenworth County. John Richmeier
Charges being sought in murder investigation
Police planned to consult with prosecutors Monday regarding possible charges in the investigation of a fatal shooting in Leavenworth, a police official said. Members of the Leavenworth Police Department have been investigating the death of Ericka D.
No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020
The expanded use of drop boxes for mailed ballots during the 2020 election did not lead to any widespread problems, according to an Associated Press survey of state election officials across the U.S. that revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the results.