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Officials say man, teen killed in Missouri 2-vehicle crash A man and a teenage boy were killed in a northwestern Missouri crash that also injured two other children and a woman, authorities in Platte County said. The crash happened Sunday afternoon on state Highway 92 between Platte City and Smithville, the Platte County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Kansas lawmakers are considering two proposals that would make it harder for police to seize and keep cash and property from people suspected in crimes. One bill would require law enforcement to get a criminal conviction before seizing assets.

Conservative takeovers of local school boards have already altered lessons on race and social injustice in many classrooms. Now some districts are finding their broader efforts on diversity, equity and inclusion are also being challenged.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces Monday to “maintain peace” in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin’s recognition of the areas’ independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation.

John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times Leavenworth city officials are inviting people to sign up for the annual Citywide Spring Cleanup, which is scheduled for April 2. “We’re… Login to continue reading Login…

John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times While an investigation into a recent officer-involved shooting is being conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Leavenworth and Lansing police… Login to continue reading Login…

A Leavenworth man who stole a teen’s lawn mower last year has been sentenced for another theft, according to a prosecution official. Harry Tolbert, 59,… Login to continue reading Login…

The Kansas Highway Patrol has confirmed that a crash in northern Leavenworth County resulted in a fatality. Not many details about the crash have been… Login to continue reading Login…