Opinion January 31, 2025 Walk Kansas program slated to begin its 25th year In the midst of thousands of Kansans rallying around a challenge to walk or roll a distance equivalent to the length of the state, Sharolyn Jackson believes one goal should always be kept in mind.“It’s… Conversations February 1, 2024 The community newspaper […]

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.

Jan 25, 2025 · Kansas firefighting officials are working to improve state wildfire response, prevention and education following the release of a report from Gov. Laura Kelly’s wildfire task force.The 2023 report provided 30 recommendations for responding to and preventing large fires, improving risk forecasts, and enhancing volunteer fire departments.Kansas Fire Marshal Mark Engholm said the report ...

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

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.

Dec 31, 2024 · John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times Lansing’s city administrator says he is confident the new Lansing Fire Department will be ready to respond to calls once clocks strike…

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Jan 7, 2025 · Approximately 10 inches of snow fell in downtown Leavenworth. Photo Credit: Meredith Thompson ...

Jan 11, 2025 · Heather Balducci, owner of Heather Beez NuWay, stayed open to help essential workers have a place to get a meal during last weekends blizzard. Photo Credit: Peggy Bair Peggy Bair Special to the Times One of the biggest blizzards the area has seen in decades revealed the good Samaritan side of ...

Jan 7, 2025 · Shown is a rooftop view downtown Leavenworth after a blizzard dumped 12 inches of snow. Photo Credit: Meredith Thompson ...