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.
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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.
City trash crews to attempt collection efforts despite weather
Despite snow and bitterly cold temperatures, city of Leavenworth crews will attempt to pick up garbage throughout the remainder of the week, the public works director said.
Senior living residents get special Valentine’s Day treat
Members of Xi Delta Nu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi threw a special Valentine’s Day party for residents of Basehor’s Credo Senior Living. This is an annual event that the chapter has enjoyed for the past several years and it is an event that residents look forward to.The evening began with a ladybug craft item being made by each resident along with refreshments including homemade heart-shaped sugar cookies.
Defendant pleads to stealing mail
A man has pleaded no contest to stealing mail in Leavenworth County, according to a news release from the County Attorney's Office.
Wild Cactex opens new brick-and-mortar location
A longtime Leavenworth favorite food truck, Wild Cactex, set down roots Dec. 15 and officially opened a brick-and-mortar location at 323 Elm St.
Bomb Squad trains with new robot
The Leavenworth Bomb Squad recently has been training with a new member, a robot.