Sounth-central Kansas fire killed 1, destroyed 35 homes across 12,000 acres A fire that raged through about 12,000 acres in south-central Kansas over the weekend killed one man and destroyed 35 homes, fire officials said. The Cottonwood Complex fire also destroyed 92 outbuildings and 110 vehicles after it started Saturday, Reno County officials said.
A woman has pleaded to attempting to escape after she was ordered to serve a jail sentence. Megan R.
A Leavenworth man has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy. Darvon D. Thomas, 26,… Login to continue reading Login…
The Leavenworth County Master Gardeners are hosting the Flower, Home and Garden Show at the Heritage Event and Art Center on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and admission is free.
When they met earlier this week, members of the Lansing Board of Education approved a nepotism policy. Board members also agreed Monday to discontinue the reporting of known COVID-19 cases in the Lansing public schools due to a significant decrease in the numbers.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump.
Master Deputy Zach Phillips records information about weather spotters volunteering for a tornado drill Tuesday in Leavenworth County. Phillips is assigned to the Emergency Management Division of the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office. The county’s outdoor warning sirens were activated Tuesday in conjunction with a statewide tornado drill. John Richmeier
Fonzi is a young, male shepherd mix available for adoption at Leavenworth Animal Control. Fonzi is neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. He knows basic commands and is fabulous on his leashed walks. Leavenworth Animal Control is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Photo by Carol Turner
Three people complained of feeling pain following a collision in southwest Leavenworth County. But they declined medical attention at the scene, according to an official with Sheriff’s Office.
President Joe Biden’s trip Tuesday to Fort Worth, Texas, was personal – a chance to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.