District sells former Linwood school
The Basehor-Linwood school district is set to close on the sale of the former Linwood Elementary School later this month.
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Commissioners begin talking about 2026 budget
The county administrator said the Leavenworth County government uses a status quo budget.
Legislators prepare for veto session
The Kansas Legislature is in recess. But lawmakers are scheduled to return to Topeka next week to wrap up the 2025 session with a three-day veto session.
County votes to allow commissioners to lead prayer
Individual commissioners may lead the County Commission in prayer in the future. Commissioners approved a motion Wednesday to allow commissioners to lead a prayer on a rotating bases if they wish.
Teachers, staff honored at annual breakfast
The Basehor-Linwood Education Foundation recently held an appreciation breakfast for its benefactors as well as to honor educators and staff members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty over the past year.Sherry Reeves, Basehor-Linwood school district interim superintendent, began the presentation with an update of the recent $60 million bond issue that was passed by voters last April. Upgrades and improvements include $46 million to Basehor-Linwood High School, $9 million to the Early Education Center and $5 million in safety and security upgrade measures taken throughout USD 458.BLEF was established in 1999 and is a nonprofit charitable foundation that offers a formal, managed system to provide solutions for exceptional educational needs of the district.
Sheriff’s Office offers red flags for spotting scams
The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office urges people to consult with others they trust before giving money or personal information over the phone or in an email.
City files lawsuit against CoreCivic
The city of Leavenworth has filed a federal lawsuit against CoreCivic. The lawsuit seeks to prevent CoreCivic from housing inmates at its Midwest Regional Reception… Login to continue reading Login…
Lansing City Council gets update on aquatic center
Lansing City Council members got an update recently on the aquatics center expected to open around Memorial Day 2026.Project manager Jeff Barkley of Waters Edge Aquatic Design provided a Powerpoint presentation that indicated the items completed as well as artist’s concepts of the rest. What has been completed, he said, includes the pool basin, pool piping, the water slide slab and a good part of the bath house.
Fire Marshal: Douse fires with water when done burning
A fire that had been burning in a fire pit in Leavenworth was thought to be out. But the wind blew an ember, causing leaves and ultimately the side of a house to catch on fire.