1 day ago · Opinion January 29, 2025 Legislators who tinker with taxes should avoid creating collateral damage My local public library has perhaps the best marketing of a tax-provided service ever. Patrons who check out items there receive a receipt that details the savings achieved by using the library. Conversations February 1, 2024 The community newspaper in an […]

Dec 10, 2024 · Kyle Belanger Sports correspondent BASEHOR – A scrappy start was not enough to power the Basehor-Linwood High School girls’ basketball team to victory Friday night… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Nov 12, 2024 · Jim Timmons plays "Taps" in front of VFW Post 56 Monday at a pause in the parade. Photo Credit: Peggy Bair

Mar 4, 2023 · David William Gates, 79, of Winchester, Kan. passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home with his wife and son by his side. He was born March 7, 1943, in Leavenworth at St. John’s Hospital, the son of Michael and Emma (Zelfer) Gates of Winchester.

Dec 28, 2024 · Rebecca Johnson has served for over 30 years as the Leavenworth County Veterans Day Parade Committee secretary and treasurer. She has served as president of the Leavenworth Fraternal Order of Eagles and achieved the higher position as Kansas State madame president.

Aug 7, 2024 · Sheriff Andy Dedeke has won the Republican primary for Leavenworth County sheriff. With all precincts reporting, Dedeke received 4,134 votes. Kent Leintz received 3,630 votes… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Dec 28, 2024 · Wire report On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Nov 6, 2024 · State Rep. Pat Proctor has been re-elected in the 41st District of the Kansas House of Representatives, according to unofficial results from the County Clerk’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

5 days ago · Leavenworth County has a new representative on the governing board for the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. When they met this week, county commissioners voted to remove former County Commissioner Vicky Kaaz …

Dec 27, 2024 · New construction is under way for a new Leavenworth fire station on Second Avenue. Photo Credit: Jim Baskas