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Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties Saturday - Kansas City Star
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties Saturday Kansas City Star
Published on 1 June 2025 | 2:34 am
City of Leavenworth files new lawsuit against CoreCivic after judge throws out previous suit - FOX4KC.com
City of Leavenworth files new lawsuit against CoreCivic after judge throws out previous suit FOX4KC.com
Published on 30 May 2025 | 5:59 pm
Second Creek Fire Near Leavenworth Ups To 75 Acres, 20% Contained - NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Second Creek Fire Near Leavenworth Ups To 75 Acres, 20% Contained NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Published on 30 May 2025 | 5:23 pm
News - Fort Leavenworth inducts two Army legends into hall of fame - DVIDS
News - Fort Leavenworth inducts two Army legends into hall of fame DVIDS
Published on 30 May 2025 | 3:01 pm
Hearing scheduled in CoreCivic lawsuit - The Leavenworth Times
Hearing scheduled in CoreCivic lawsuit The Leavenworth Times
Published on 30 May 2025 | 6:10 am
Letter sent to prison warden focuses on ICE detainees - The Leavenworth Times
Letter sent to prison warden focuses on ICE detainees The Leavenworth Times
Published on 30 May 2025 | 6:05 am
FIRE REPORT: Second Creek fire continues blazing, one other fire mostly contained - Columbia Basin Herald
FIRE REPORT: Second Creek fire continues blazing, one other fire mostly contained Columbia Basin Herald
Published on 30 May 2025 | 1:25 am
ACLU accuses Leavenworth facility of breaking the law, violating ICE detainees’ rights - FOX4KC.com
ACLU accuses Leavenworth facility of breaking the law, violating ICE detainees’ rights FOX4KC.com
Published on 29 May 2025 | 9:16 pm
Construction projects set to disrupt traffic in Leavenworth County - KCTV
Construction projects set to disrupt traffic in Leavenworth County KCTV
Published on 29 May 2025 | 8:44 pm
Leavenworth refiles lawsuit against CoreCivic to enforce development regulations - Kansas Reflector
Leavenworth refiles lawsuit against CoreCivic to enforce development regulations Kansas Reflector
Published on 29 May 2025 | 3:05 pm
Police identify driver from hit-and-run - The Leavenworth Times
Police identify driver from hit-and-run The Leavenworth Times
Published on 29 May 2025 | 6:05 am
Police seek help in identifying person - The Leavenworth Times
Police seek help in identifying person The Leavenworth Times
Published on 29 May 2025 | 6:05 am
CoreCivic donates to VFW - The Leavenworth Times
CoreCivic donates to VFW The Leavenworth Times
Published on 29 May 2025 | 6:05 am
"Be Ready" Evacuations in Place for Second Creek Fire - NewsRadio 560 KPQ
"Be Ready" Evacuations in Place for Second Creek Fire NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Published on 29 May 2025 | 12:42 am
Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuations issued for wildfire north of Leavenworth - KXLY.com
Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuations issued for wildfire north of Leavenworth KXLY.com
Published on 29 May 2025 | 12:30 am
Leavenworth’s new plan to block troubled private prison from becoming ICE detention - Kansas City Star
Leavenworth’s new plan to block troubled private prison from becoming ICE detention Kansas City Star
Published on 28 May 2025 | 6:44 pm
Fire crews shrink 153-acre fire near Leavenworth to 63 acres - MyNorthwest.com
Fire crews shrink 153-acre fire near Leavenworth to 63 acres MyNorthwest.com
Published on 28 May 2025 | 5:35 pm
New Wildfire Burning Only 8 Miles From Leavenworth - NewsRadio 560 KPQ
New Wildfire Burning Only 8 Miles From Leavenworth NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Published on 28 May 2025 | 4:50 pm
'Second Creek Fire' burning near Leavenworth, WA - FOX 13 Seattle
'Second Creek Fire' burning near Leavenworth, WA FOX 13 Seattle
Published on 28 May 2025 | 5:23 am
Fire crews fighting wildfire north of Leavenworth - KXLY.com
Fire crews fighting wildfire north of Leavenworth KXLY.com
Published on 28 May 2025 | 1:29 am
Firefighters battle Second Creek blaze north of Leavenworth - KING5.com
Firefighters battle Second Creek blaze north of Leavenworth KING5.com
Published on 27 May 2025 | 11:30 pm
2 People Arrested in Leavenworth Car Prowling Investigation - NewsRadio 560 KPQ
2 People Arrested in Leavenworth Car Prowling Investigation NewsRadio 560 KPQ
Published on 27 May 2025 | 11:25 pm
Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA - FOX 13 Seattle
Crews battle Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth, WA FOX 13 Seattle
Published on 27 May 2025 | 10:41 pm
Fort Leavenworth to induct two leaders into the Hall of Fame - WIBW
Fort Leavenworth to induct two leaders into the Hall of Fame WIBW
Published on 27 May 2025 | 10:33 pm
‘Second Creek’ wildfire burns near Leavenworth - KIRO 7 News Seattle
‘Second Creek’ wildfire burns near Leavenworth KIRO 7 News Seattle
Published on 27 May 2025 | 10:08 pm
City files new lawsuit against CoreCivic - The Leavenworth Times
City files new lawsuit against CoreCivic The Leavenworth Times
Published on 27 May 2025 | 8:46 pm
Leavenworth files new lawsuit against company opening ICE detention facility - KCTV
Leavenworth files new lawsuit against company opening ICE detention facility KCTV
Published on 27 May 2025 | 7:29 pm
City of Leavenworth refiles suit against CoreCivic, this time with state - KSHB 41 Kansas City
City of Leavenworth refiles suit against CoreCivic, this time with state KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 27 May 2025 | 12:13 pm
AP PHOTOS: Memorial Day in the US - Norwalk Hour
AP PHOTOS: Memorial Day in the US Norwalk Hour
Published on 26 May 2025 | 9:25 pm
After a judge's ruling, possibility of ICE detention center in Leavenworth is more likely. But how soon? - KSHB 41 Kansas City
After a judge's ruling, possibility of ICE detention center in Leavenworth is more likely. But how soon? KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 26 May 2025 | 3:51 pm
Federal judge questions Leavenworth’s attempt to block CoreCivic immigration detention center - Butler County Times-Gazette
Federal judge questions Leavenworth’s attempt to block CoreCivic immigration detention center Butler County Times-Gazette
Published on 26 May 2025 | 3:13 pm
2025 Leavenworth Trail Fest Results (55 KM) - Ultra Running Magazine
2025 Leavenworth Trail Fest Results (55 KM) Ultra Running Magazine
Published on 24 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Federal judge issues decision in battle to reopen Leavenworth prison to hold detained immigrants - KCTV
Federal judge issues decision in battle to reopen Leavenworth prison to hold detained immigrants KCTV
Published on 23 May 2025 | 10:41 pm
Federal judge tosses out Leavenworth's lawsuit against private prison - KMBC
Federal judge tosses out Leavenworth's lawsuit against private prison KMBC
Published on 23 May 2025 | 10:28 pm
Judge dismisses CoreCivic lawsuit - The Leavenworth Times
Judge dismisses CoreCivic lawsuit The Leavenworth Times
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
New Fort Leavenworth museum will allow more of Frontier Army Museum collection to be displayed - army.mil
New Fort Leavenworth museum will allow more of Frontier Army Museum collection to be displayed army.mil
Published on 22 May 2025 | 3:15 pm
Fort Leavenworth Spouses’ Club awards $24K in scholarships, grants - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth Spouses’ Club awards $24K in scholarships, grants army.mil
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Judge hands Leavenworth, Kansas, a court loss as battle over immigrant detention continues - KCUR
Judge hands Leavenworth, Kansas, a court loss as battle over immigrant detention continues KCUR
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
U.S. 24/U.S. 40 pavement project in Douglas and Leavenworth counties began - WIBW
U.S. 24/U.S. 40 pavement project in Douglas and Leavenworth counties began WIBW
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth sues to keep CoreCivic from reopening Kansas prison as ICE detention facility - Kansas Reflector
Leavenworth sues to keep CoreCivic from reopening Kansas prison as ICE detention facility Kansas Reflector
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth’s Stein Serves Up Quick Bites And Great Vibes - News Talk KIT
Leavenworth’s Stein Serves Up Quick Bites And Great Vibes News Talk KIT
Published on 13 May 2025 | 9:33 pm
This Fort Leavenworth soldier plans to keep fighting against Trump's transgender ban - KCUR
This Fort Leavenworth soldier plans to keep fighting against Trump's transgender ban KCUR
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Army jailbreak foiled at Fort Leavenworth - Army Times
Army jailbreak foiled at Fort Leavenworth Army Times
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Wildflower hikes you can’t miss near Leavenworth and Wenatchee - Seattle's Child
Wildflower hikes you can’t miss near Leavenworth and Wenatchee Seattle's Child
Published on 11 May 2025 | 7:00 am
MARK COX Obituary (1961 - 2025) - Leavenworth, KS - Leavenworth Times - Legacy.com
MARK COX Obituary (1961 - 2025) - Leavenworth, KS - Leavenworth Times Legacy.com
Published on 10 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Attempted prison escape thwarted at U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth - Kansas City Star
Attempted prison escape thwarted at U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth Kansas City Star
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Omaha officials break ground on new apartment complex along Leavenworth Street - WOWT
Omaha officials break ground on new apartment complex along Leavenworth Street WOWT
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Attempted Fort Leavenworth prison break leaves military inmate tangled on fence - Task & Purpose
Attempted Fort Leavenworth prison break leaves military inmate tangled on fence Task & Purpose
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Fort Leavenworth’s stray animal shelter benefits from Eagle Scout candidate’s project - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth’s stray animal shelter benefits from Eagle Scout candidate’s project army.mil
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fort Leavenworth Spouses’ Club to host Historic Homes Tour May 10 - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth Spouses’ Club to host Historic Homes Tour May 10 army.mil
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
I visited a beautiful mountain town 2 hours east of Seattle that made me feel like I was in Europe - Business Insider
I visited a beautiful mountain town 2 hours east of Seattle that made me feel like I was in Europe Business Insider
Published on 28 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth, Kansas, could become a hub for immigration detention. Opposition is mounting - KCUR
Leavenworth, Kansas, could become a hub for immigration detention. Opposition is mounting KCUR
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Community members applaud Leavenworth for suing CoreCivic over efforts to open ICE detention center - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Community members applaud Leavenworth for suing CoreCivic over efforts to open ICE detention center KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
People rally against proposed ICE detention facility in Leavenworth - KMBC
People rally against proposed ICE detention facility in Leavenworth KMBC
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Former officers, Leavenworth representatives continue push against ICE Detention Center - KCTV
Former officers, Leavenworth representatives continue push against ICE Detention Center KCTV
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Former corrections workers battle CoreCivic opening Leavenworth ICE detention center - Kansas Reflector
Former corrections workers battle CoreCivic opening Leavenworth ICE detention center Kansas Reflector
Published on 17 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Pretty striking’: Washburn law professor unpacks Leavenworth’s lawsuit against CoreCivic - KSHB 41 Kansas City
‘Pretty striking’: Washburn law professor unpacks Leavenworth’s lawsuit against CoreCivic KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 15 April 2025 | 7:00 am
CoreCivic is a responsible partner with Leavenworth, and will stay that way | Opinion - Kansas City Star
CoreCivic is a responsible partner with Leavenworth, and will stay that way | Opinion Kansas City Star
Published on 14 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fort Leavenworth prayer luncheon speaker asks for help to stop stigma, save lives - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth prayer luncheon speaker asks for help to stop stigma, save lives army.mil
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Jury finds Leavenworth man guilty of teen’s attempted kidnapping - KCTV
Jury finds Leavenworth man guilty of teen’s attempted kidnapping KCTV
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
CoreCivic plans for ICE facility in Kansas have generated public opposition. It's plowing ahead. - Kansas Reflector
CoreCivic plans for ICE facility in Kansas have generated public opposition. It's plowing ahead. Kansas Reflector
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth mom searching for answers after 3-year-old died in neighbor’s care - Kansas City Star
Leavenworth mom searching for answers after 3-year-old died in neighbor’s care Kansas City Star
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth House member first Republican to declare as 2026 candidate for secretary of state - Kansas Reflector
Leavenworth House member first Republican to declare as 2026 candidate for secretary of state Kansas Reflector
Published on 4 April 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Leavenworth sues CoreCivic over ICE detention facility debate - KCTV
City of Leavenworth sues CoreCivic over ICE detention facility debate KCTV
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Leavenworth files lawsuit against CoreCivic for attempting to open ICE facility without permit - FOX4KC.com
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth sues CoreCivic over plan to reopen private prison without permit - KMBC
Leavenworth sues CoreCivic over plan to reopen private prison without permit KMBC
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Leavenworth files lawsuit against CoreCivic over ICE detention center - KSHB 41 Kansas City
City of Leavenworth files lawsuit against CoreCivic over ICE detention center KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth police investigate suspicious death of 3-year-old boy - KMBC
Leavenworth police investigate suspicious death of 3-year-old boy KMBC
Published on 27 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth city leaders say CoreCivic needs permission to open immigration detention center - KCUR
Leavenworth city leaders say CoreCivic needs permission to open immigration detention center KCUR
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Fort Leavenworth breaks ground on Child Development Center - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth breaks ground on Child Development Center army.mil
Published on 26 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Opponents of CoreCivic packed Tuesday night's Leavenworth Commission meeting, city approved zoning resolution - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Opponents of CoreCivic packed Tuesday night's Leavenworth Commission meeting, city approved zoning resolution KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 25 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth road repairs will delay travel starting in April - Nonstop Local News
Leavenworth road repairs will delay travel starting in April Nonstop Local News
Published on 21 March 2025 | 9:32 pm
Private prison says it has ‘right’ to run ICE detention in KS, doesn’t need city’s OK - Kansas City Star
Private prison says it has ‘right’ to run ICE detention in KS, doesn’t need city’s OK Kansas City Star
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth man posed as Walmart employee, raped woman in back of store, court documents say - KCTV
Leavenworth man posed as Walmart employee, raped woman in back of store, court documents say KCTV
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
CoreCivic to proceed with opening ICE Detention Center in Leavenworth - KCTV
CoreCivic to proceed with opening ICE Detention Center in Leavenworth KCTV
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Headstones recovered and restored at Greenwood Cemetery in Leavenworth - KCTV
Headstones recovered and restored at Greenwood Cemetery in Leavenworth KCTV
Published on 16 March 2025 | 7:00 am
CoreCivic withdraws application to open as ICE facility in Leavenworth - KCTV
CoreCivic withdraws application to open as ICE facility in Leavenworth KCTV
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
CoreCivic withdrawing application for ICE detention center in Leavenworth - KSHB 41 Kansas City
CoreCivic withdrawing application for ICE detention center in Leavenworth KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Leavenworth cross controversy comes to an end - MyNorthwest.com
Leavenworth cross controversy comes to an end MyNorthwest.com
Published on 14 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Soldiers helping soldiers: Army Emergency Relief Campaign kicks off at Fort Leavenworth - army.mil
Soldiers helping soldiers: Army Emergency Relief Campaign kicks off at Fort Leavenworth army.mil
Published on 13 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Chelan County permanently closes Leavenworth brush drop-off site - The Wenatchee World
Chelan County permanently closes Leavenworth brush drop-off site The Wenatchee World
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Reopen vs. Reactivate: CoreCivic and Leavenworth’s definitions differ for potential ICE facility - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Reopen vs. Reactivate: CoreCivic and Leavenworth’s definitions differ for potential ICE facility KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 3 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Leavenworth considers prison cells for Trump’s mass deportation plan - KCUR
Leavenworth considers prison cells for Trump’s mass deportation plan KCUR
Published on 28 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Elementary teacher charged with alleged indecent liberties with child in Leavenworth - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Elementary teacher charged with alleged indecent liberties with child in Leavenworth KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Leavenworth teacher charged amid investigation into inappropriate behavior - FOX4KC.com
Leavenworth teacher charged amid investigation into inappropriate behavior FOX4KC.com
Published on 27 February 2025 | 8:00 am
INVESTIGATION: CoreCivic’s Plan to Turn Leavenworth Into an ICE Concentration Camp - The Kansas City Defender
INVESTIGATION: CoreCivic’s Plan to Turn Leavenworth Into an ICE Concentration Camp The Kansas City Defender
Published on 26 February 2025 | 8:00 am
A look inside potential ICE detention in Leavenworth - KCTV
A look inside potential ICE detention in Leavenworth KCTV
Published on 25 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Residents, advocates react to CoreCivic submitting application to city of Leavenworth for ICE detention center - KSHB 41 Kansas City
Residents, advocates react to CoreCivic submitting application to city of Leavenworth for ICE detention center KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
We Cannot Trust CoreCivic to Keep Anyone Safe — in Leavenworth or Anywhere Else - ACLU of Kansas
We Cannot Trust CoreCivic to Keep Anyone Safe — in Leavenworth or Anywhere Else ACLU of Kansas
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Former Leavenworth detention center eyed for potential ICE facility - KMBC
Former Leavenworth detention center eyed for potential ICE facility KMBC
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Former Leavenworth mom charged in relation to baby’s death - FOX4KC.com
Former Leavenworth mom charged in relation to baby’s death FOX4KC.com
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fort Leavenworth hosts “Mastering Your PCS” class - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth hosts “Mastering Your PCS” class army.mil
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fort Leavenworth Girl Scout earns Gold Award with project to attract pollinators - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth Girl Scout earns Gold Award with project to attract pollinators army.mil
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
In city already filled with detention centers, potential ICE facility worries Leavenworth residents - KSHB 41 Kansas City
In city already filled with detention centers, potential ICE facility worries Leavenworth residents KSHB 41 Kansas City
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Man accused of spinning 'donuts' in Leavenworth park appears in court - The Wenatchee World
Man accused of spinning 'donuts' in Leavenworth park appears in court The Wenatchee World
Published on 31 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Fort Leavenworth mechanical engineer, program analyst named top 2024 professionals - army.mil
Fort Leavenworth mechanical engineer, program analyst named top 2024 professionals army.mil
Published on 30 January 2025 | 8:00 am
My Army Post App launches for Fort Leavenworth - army.mil
My Army Post App launches for Fort Leavenworth army.mil
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Man recently released from Leavenworth penitentiary charged with first murder of 2025 - KCTV
Man recently released from Leavenworth penitentiary charged with first murder of 2025 KCTV
Published on 15 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Wives share concerns about conditions at Leavenworth federal penitentiary - KMBC
Wives share concerns about conditions at Leavenworth federal penitentiary KMBC
Published on 9 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Shuttered private jail in Kansas could become immigration detention center - Kansas Reflector
Shuttered private jail in Kansas could become immigration detention center Kansas Reflector
Published on 19 December 2024 | 8:00 am