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When they met this week, Leavenworth County commissioners approved a letter of support for legislation designed to provide tax relief for disabled veterans.

Experience an enchanting evening like no other at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival’s Romance Under the Stars. Set in a private, heated igloo, couples will indulge in a dining experience beneath the stars.

VIVO LIVE Eatery and Venue had a full house Saturday night as it hosted the Femme Fatale VI concert, billed as a music event that “celebrates female artists and businesses.” The event also held a raffle benefit for MOCSA.VIVO owner Daniel Bogaard said the event celebrates women in rock while partnering with eight female business owners as vendors. VIVO is located at 206 Choctaw St.

There is no word on a change in the status of CoreCivic's closed Leavenworth facility. But a company spokesman said CoreCivic stays in contact with "government partners to understand their changing needs."

The city of Basehor is working with the Kansas Department of Transportation to help make traffic within the city limits safer. A petition is collecting signatures to lower the speed limit on US 24/US 40 on State Avenue between 142nd Street and 171st Street from 65 to 50 miles per hour.In June 2024, KDOT completed a speed study for that section of road that concluded that school-aged drivers were disproportionately involved in vehicle accidents at the intersection of 155th Street and State Avenue.

A Leavenworth woman has been convicted of threatening someone she claimed was a witch who placed a hex on her, according to a news release… Login to continue reading Login…

Fathers and daughters celebrated together this weekend as they attended the Daddy and Me Sweetheart Tea Sunday at Riverfront Community Center. There were 134 attendees at the annual event, sponsored by Leavenworth Parks and Recreation.