When Kaylee Mitchell-Draisey moved to Basehor in 2021, she instantly fell in love with the community. Coming from a small town in Nebraska, she came to appreciate the tight-knit community feel that Basehor offers.
A grass fire burned across about 100 acres Monday just west of the city of Leavenworth, the county emergency manager said.
Leavenworth's fire marshal is reminding people that open burning is generally not allowed in the city.
The changing of clocks always makes me grumpy, especially in the spring when it means losing an hour of the weekend. I understand the rationale behind the whole charade, but understanding doesn’t do anything to alleviate my mood after springing forward.
The work week has started with an elevated fire risk. But there is a chance for rain and even snow Wednesday.
Candle Queen Candles Gift Boutique owner Stacy McCowen celebrated 16 years of her brick-and-mortar business last weekend at 500 Shawnee St. in downtown Leavenworth.The boutique shop features McCowen’s hand-crafted candles, a custom hat bar, gift items and comfortable clothing favorites.
Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) announced the recipients of the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards during a ceremony held at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Stevens County Health Department have reported a positive case of measles in a resident of Stevens County. It is currently unknown whether this case is linked to any ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States.
The cause of a house fire just outside of the city of Leavenworth is believed to be accidental.