Todd Thompson

06/20/2026

We may have overindulged with sweets today, at the The Deeper Window Association’s Sweet Exchange Bake Sale.

06/20/2026

On this Pasturday, did you know Fort Leavenworth was established to protect trade routes, support westward travel, and provide a military presence on the frontier?

In 1827, Colonel Henry Leavenworth selected this spot along the Missouri River to establish what would become Fort Leavenworth.

It was chosen due to the strategic bluffs overlooking the river, which allowed the U.S. Military to protect the frontier and secure the early western trails.

Its position made it the ideal launchpad for pioneers embarking on the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails.

The fort, and the city that incorporated adjacent to it in 1854, became a massive supply and freight center to provision settlers and troops heading west.

06/19/2026

USA! USA! USA!

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.

06/19/2026

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06/18/2026

United is the way!

The Leavenworth County Veterans Treatment Court Foundation would like to thank the United Way of Leavenworth County for its recent $1,000 donation through the 2026 Partner Agency Allocations process.

We were honored to meet with Executive Director Myranda Agnew and receive this generous donation on behalf of the Foundation.

We are grateful for United Way’s continued support and investment in programs that serve the people of Leavenworth County.

As Veterans Treatment Court Foundation Board President, I want to personally thank the United Way Board of Directors and Executive Director Myranda Agnew for recognizing the importance of our mission. This funding helps us continue supporting justice-involved veterans, their families, and loved ones as they work toward stability, accountability, and long-term success.

We also appreciate United Way’s commitment to building strong community partnerships and creating lasting change for our residents.

Thank you again for your generosity and for all you do for Leavenworth County. We look forward to continuing our partnership and serving our community together.

06/18/2026

The Leavenworth County Attorney's Office is closed tomorrow, June 19, 2026, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Have you heard of Zipper Merging?

It’s a Law in Kansas, but sometimes a good idea.

Every so often traffic discussions turn into strong opinions, so here’s a quick one.

A zipper merge (sometimes called a late merge) is when drivers use both lanes until the actual merge point and then alternate turns into one lane — like a zipper.

KDOT generally promotes zipper merging in certain construction and heavy congestion situations, but it is not a statewide requirement that you must zipper merge. KDOT has encouraged its use when signs direct drivers to “use both lanes” and merge ahead.

That also means the opposite is true: if there isn’t signage or conditions calling for it, zipper merging isn’t some universal rule people are violating. General rules about yielding, safe lane changes, and avoiding unsafe driving still apply.

So if someone stays in the closing lane until the merge point in backed-up traffic, they may not be “cutting.” They also aren’t automatically “right.” Context matters.

Driving may be one of the few places where everyone is convinced everyone else is doing it wrong.

Drive safe and be kind to each other out there.

06/16/2026

Our work of educating elected officials and the public never stops.

Transparency is important.

We just wrapped an evening KOMA training session.

Our work will never be just 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we’re just fine with that. We enjoy it.

If your office is ever in need - or simply interested in KOMA training - please message or call. We can be reached at [email protected].

If curious, the Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA) is a state law that helps ensure government business is conducted openly and transparently. Its purpose is to give the public access to meetings where public officials discuss government matters.