2026 News Archive

Mortuary sets up local branch

April 3, 2026

To the editor:Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. is honored to introduce our Leavenworth location to the community we proudly serve.Northern Star Mortuary, Inc. has served the…

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Area receives ‘much needed’ rain

April 3, 2026

John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times The Leavenworth County Emergency Management director said the county has received some much needed rain during the past couple of days. And…

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Longtime cobbler still going strong at downtown shop

April 3, 2026

Peggy Bair Special to the Times A step back in time is beyond the doorway at 211 S. Fifth St. in downtown Leavenworth, where a…

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County presented public transportation proposal

April 3, 2026

John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times Leavenworth County commissioners were presented a plan to offer busing between north Leavenworth and the Kansas City International Airport. The proposal was…

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The short airport security line in Kansas City means more than you think

April 3, 2026

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Newton boys second, girls third at Vann Invitational

April 3, 2026

Railer to compete April 17 at the Valley Center Invitational The Kansan Staff WINFIELD — The Newton High School boys’ track team placed second and… Login to continue reading...

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Bethel softball team splits with Tabor

April 3, 2026

Threshers to play Saturday at Ottawa The Kansan Staff The Bethel College softball team claimed a split against rival Tabor College Thursday in KCAC play… Login to continue reading...

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Newton baseball team drops two to Colts

April 3, 2026

Railers struggle to move runners; to face Jaguars Tuesday Newton High School sophomore shortstop Caden Unruh flips the ball to second base for an out… Login to continue reading...

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Railer softball squad falls to Campus

April 3, 2026

Newton gives up large deficits early; to face Andover Central Tuesday Newton High School junior shortstop Caroline Rickard fields a ball during non-league play against… Login to continue...

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Five people die in two vehicle accident in Hodgeman County

April 2, 2026

Hodgeman County, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–Five people, including three children, died in a two-vehicle accident just after 1 p.m. on Thurday, approximately two miles west of Hanston in Hodgeman...

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