Multi-vehicle crash results in fatality
A multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in southern Leavenworth County resulted in a fatality.
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Child’s 2023 death results in manslaughter charge
A woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to her daughter's 2023 death in Leavenworth.
Lansing schools alter schedule to make up snow days
The Lansing school district will have to make up some of the instruction time lost because of snow days.
Police exhaust leads in hit-and-run case
Leavenworth police have not identified the person who drove away after striking a man with a vehicle last month. The victim later died.
Director says Humane Society likely to remain open past March
The Leavenworth County Humane Society likely will not close at the end of March. But the director said this does not mean the organization is out of the woods financially.
Capital murder case defendant still awaiting treatment at state hospital
The prosecution of a 2020 capital murder case in Leavenworth County remains on hold as the defendant still awaits treatment at a state hospital.
County withholds funding to Port Authority
County commissioners voted Wednesday to withhold funding to the Leavenworth County Port Authority. The money will be withheld until commissioners meet with representatives of the Port Authority and Leavenworth County Development Corporation.
Homeless shelter remains open around clock
The Leavenworth Interfaith Community of Hope typically closes for a couple of hours each day. But it has been operating around the clock to ensure people have a place to come in from the cold this winter.
County no longer has vote on LCDC board
The Leavenworth County Development Corporation no longer allows a representative of the County Commission to serve as a voting member of the LCDC board. Last month, county… Login to continue reading Login…
Emergency manager urges caution during frigid conditions
The county's emergency manager is urging caution as frigid conditions are expected to continue this week.