Port Authority waits to take action before meeting with commissioners
Leavenworth County Port Authority members are delaying action related to a tax question campaign until they meet with county commissioners.
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147th homecoming celebration set for historic Nicodemus
The Nicodemus Homecoming Emancipation Celebration (NHEC) Planning Committee has announced the 147th Annual Homecoming Celebration in the historic town of Nicodemus, Kansas. The free event will be held July 24-27.The event honors the legacy of Nicodemus’ founders, formerly enslaved African Americans who established the town in 1877 as a haven for new opportunities in the West.
Young transplant recipient encourages donors at annual blood drive
Community Blood Center (CBC), the city of Lansing and the Lansing Kiwanis and Lions Clubs are hosting a blood drive on Friday in honor of Ella Gorgoglione, a pediatric liver disease survivor and transplant recipient. Ella is 11 years old, and a student at MacArthur Elementary.
Station positioned to serve southern sector of township
Fairmount Township Fire Department has opened its second staffed station. Fire Station No.
Legislators discuss taxes, transportation
Property taxes and transportation were among the topics discussed over the weekend by three state lawmakers who attended a forum in Leavenworth.
CoreCivic hosts local officials at Leavenworth facility
The CoreCivic facility in Leavenworth could house about 1,000 detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and employ about 300 people.
Letter-writing initiative supports military veterans
The Say His Name Foundation is launching Letters to Vets – Project 22, a letter-writing initiative providing heartfelt messages of support to veterans receiving inpatient PTSD treatment at participating VA Medical Centers.This new program encourages individuals, especially fellow veterans, active-duty service members, schools, businesses and community groups, to write letters addressed to “Dear Veteran,” offering encouragement and appreciation. Each month, hundreds of letters will be delivered to veterans in inpatient care, ensuring they feel seen, valued and supported during their recovery.“Connection is one of the most powerful protective factors against suicide, especially for veterans who may feel isolated after leaving the military,” said Michele Holley, founder of the Say His Name Foundation.
Administrator discusses rules of rezoning, use permits
In anticipation of constituents’ questions about three McIntyre Road proposals, Lansing City Administrator Tim Vandall provided what he called some education about the rules of rezoning and conditional use permits at a recent Lansing City Council work session.He had told council members at a previous meeting that three concepts for development alongside McIntyre Road would be forthcoming and he thinks residents may be confused and have questions about what can happen. When the first piece of property reached council members in November, landowners were seeking to rezone it so development could occur.
Thunderstorms, snow in forecast
Leavenworth County residents may see several types of severe weather this week, which happens to be Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Former Leavenworth teacher appears in court
A former Leavenworth elementary school teacher made his first court appearance for an indecent liberties charge. And he is scheduled to return to court later this month.