District identifies $4 million in savings
Officials with the Leavenworth school district believe they have identified ways to address about $4 million of an anticipated $5 million deficit for the next school year.
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Commissioners discuss street closure policy
Leavenworth city commissioners reviewed a proposed policy for closing downtown streets for special events not sponsored by the city. And most of their discussion Tuesday was devoted to a notification requirement.
Defendant convicted of threatening school shooting
A Fort Leavenworth man has been convicted of threatening a shooting at Leavenworth High School. A jury found Kaden Ray Bentley, 18, guilty of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Smith appointed county chairman
The Leavenworth County Commission has a new chairman.
Mother-daughter team partner to open healthy downtown business
People looking for healthy food options may want to check out the recently opened Red Hibiscus Juice Company at 408 Delaware St. in downtown Leavenworth.Owner Lydia Clark and her daughter, Rebekah Waldron, are serving various fresh, healthy foods, including the namesake red hibiscus tea, fresh juices, smoothies, açaí and yogurt bowls.
Programs being moved out of Nettie Hartnett
The Leavenworth superintendent is moving programs out of the Nettie Hartnett Education Center, effectively closing the building after the current school year.
Applications open for 2025 Boys State of Kansas
Staff report The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2025 session. The event is set to be held June 1-7… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Producers prepare for blizzard conditions
With blizzard conditions bearing down on the Midwest this weekend, area residents scrambled on Saturday to stock up their pantries at local grocery stores and, for Leavenworth area residents, a popular local farm store.The Thomas family at JET Produce and Meats, 26617 Tonganoxie Dr., prepared for the storm by shoring up sheltering and food for farm animals while making sure the farm store was well-stocked.Farmers Jacob Thomas and his father, Dale Thomas, said many details at JET must be prepped for such a big storm. “We haven’t had a deep snow in a long time,” Dale said.
Basehor men inducted into bowling Hall of Fame
When Basehor resident Eddie Bush was just 10 years old, he took up a sport that would stay with him many decades later. That sport was bowling, and he is now a member of the Kansas State United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame.Bush, now 80, still bowls five days a week in several senior bowling leagues and occasionally travels out of town for tournaments as well.