Superintendent proposes study as enrollment declines
The superintendent of Leavenworth public schools is proposing an enrollment study.
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City enters into agreement for police cameras
The Leavenworth police chief says he has lost confidence in the company that provides support for video cameras used by police officers.
Chieftains get golden goal victory
Kyle BelangerSports correspondent Thaddeus Hileman punched in a golden goal with 47 seconds remaining in overtime as his Tonganoxie High School boys’ soccer team recorded… Login to continue reading Login…
Defendant convicted in attempted murder trial
Updated at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2025, with additional information. A Leavenworth man has been convicted of shooting two people last year while wearing a… Login to continue reading Login…
Basehor resident celebrates 100th birthday
Beth KornegaySpecial to the Times When Jack Kelly Sr. asked a pretty girl on the beach of Scotland to take a photo of him and… Login to continue reading Login…
First Kansas newspapers founded in Leavenworth
During the tumultuous Bleeding Kansas era, Leavenworth's newspaper scene was fiercely competitive and deeply polarized, mirroring the territory's violent political conflicts. Newspaper editors and publishers became active participants, assuming a central role in the slavery conflict.
Questions that haunt me about dad
My cell phone was ringing at 1:30 a.m. with caller ID telling me it was the nursing home. I prepared for the worst and hoped… Login to continue reading Login…
Fundraiser assists local veterans and schools
Beth KornegaySpecial to the Times Citizens turned out in great numbers for the recent 28th annual Basehor Car Show. Combined with the traditional Dairy Days… Login to continue reading Login…
CoreCivic starts new ICE contract
CoreCivic has entered into a new two-year contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house detainees at the company's Leavenworth facility.
Commission discusses bid for intersection project
When they met this week, Leavenworth city commissioners agreed with recommendations from the Kansas Department of Transportation for awarding contracts for an intersection improvement project.