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🌱 Leavenworth man, 83, convicted of sexual battery involving teen helper.

Leavenworth, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Leavenworth! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Leavenworth man, 83, convicted of sexual battery involving teen helper.
  • What consequences could Leavenworth students face over guns and false reports?
  • How serious is this weekend’s flood threat around Stranger Creek?

Also on today's calendar: Tween Vibes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Leavenworth man convicted of sexual battery (tonganoxiemirror.com) — An 83-year-old Leavenworth man has been found guilty of sexual battery after pleading no contest in Leavenworth County District Court. Court documents say he inappropriately touched a teenage girl who was helping with chores at his home, and he is now awaiting sentencing scheduled for November 6 at the Leavenworth County Justice Center.
   

2. Leavenworth County attorney issues warning against weapons at school and false reports (kmbc.com) — Leavenworth parents are being urged to talk with their children after a student was arrested for bringing a gun to Leavenworth High School and another false gun report disrupted Richard Warren Middle School. County Attorney Todd Thompson warns that both carrying weapons on school property and knowingly making false reports can lead to serious criminal or juvenile consequences under Kansas law.
   

3. Update: Flood warning for Leavenworth and Atchison counties until Sunday morning (kansascity.com) — A flood warning is in effect for Leavenworth County until Sunday morning, with Stranger Creek flooding already impacting roads near Easton and potentially closing key routes like Highway 192. Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads, move to higher ground in low-lying areas, and follow National Weather Service safety guidance for both driving and home evacuation during heavy rain and rising water.
   

4. Beyond the Border: ICE's quiet tactics, new California laws protecting immigrants and cancelled concerts (daylightsandiego.org) — Residents and organizers in Leavenworth are continuing to push back against the local ICE detention facility run by CoreCivic, calling for both accountability and stronger oversight of conditions there. Their efforts are part of a broader national picture of rising immigration enforcement, new state protections, and community responses, offering context for how federal policies are playing out in your own backyard.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We want to thank everyone who came to Brew Fest!
    Thank you to our sponsors, the brewers, the band, the food trucks, our city staff, and the guests for making this an outstanding first time event… (Nextdoor )
  • Need serious recommendations for a local hairdresser, or within 15 miles from Leavenworth.
    Who’s good with cut and color for women over 65. Someone who isn’t booked too far out and doesn’t charge an arm and a leg. I appreciate any advice… (Nextdoor Kickapoo)
  • First Command Financial Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Financial Advisor – Experienced Professionals in Leavenworth. Apply here.
  • Prime Healthcare Services posted a job opening for Clinical Laboratory Scientist II in Leavenworth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Leavenworth here.

Ok Leavenworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Leavenworth

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