Todd Thompson

09/02/2026

Leavenworth man convicted of possession of fentanyl during plea hearing held Sept. 2, 2026.

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09/01/2026

The Leavenworth County Attorney's Office is closed for the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7, 2026. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

09/01/2026

Do you know why a road is a road and not called a way?

There is actually some history behind these names, but there is no universal rule. Different cities and areas developed their own systems.

Some explanations:

• Street – Usually a road in a town or city. In some grid systems, streets run east and west.

• Avenue – Often a larger city road. In some cities, avenues run north and south.

• Road – A general term for a route connecting two places.

• Boulevard – Usually a wider road, sometimes with trees or a median.

• Drive – Often a road that curves or follows the land.

• Lane – Usually a smaller or narrower road.

• Court – Often a short road that ends without going through.

• Place – Usually a short street or small residential road.

• Way – A general name for a roadway.

• Terrace – Often used for a road that follows a slope or elevated area.

• Circle – Usually a road that curves or forms a loop.

• Crescent – Generally a curved road.

• Cove – Often a short road or dead-end street.

• Plaza – Traditionally connected to a public square or gathering area.

• Square – Historically associated with an open public space.

• Parkway – Originally used for scenic or landscaped roads near parks.

• Highway – A major road designed for longer-distance travel.

• Freeway – A highway with controlled access and limited entrances and exits.

• Expressway – A high-speed road designed to move traffic more efficiently.

• Turnpike – Originally a toll road. The name came from barriers that were used to control access.

• Toll Road – A road where drivers pay a fee to use it.

So the next time you see a Street, Avenue, Road, Boulevard, Drive, or Parkway, remember the name may tell you something about the road’s history or purpose

08/31/2026

Meet our Pets! Hi, friends! We’re Kaia, Thor, and Loki, the loyal sidekicks of Victim Witness Officer Jordan at the Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office.

Jordan’s job is to help victims and witnesses navigate the criminal justice system. Jordan provides information about the legal process, connects victims with available resources, keeps them informed about important developments in their cases, and helps make sure their voices are heard along the way. It’s an important job!

Our responsibilities here at our home include making sure everyone knows when a delivery has arrived, supervising what’s happening in the backyard, making sure the mail carrier knows we’re here, and generally keeping things interesting.

When Jordan walks through the door after a busy day, we’re always ready with an enthusiastic welcome, plenty of tail wags, and immediate requests for attention - and maybe a smile that demands some food. After all, every public servant deserves loyal companions waiting to help them unwind.

Around here, we like to think of ourselves as the Chiefs of Homefront Operations, Official Welcome Committee, and Full-Time Companions to Victim Witness Officer Jordan - our hooman.

08/31/2026

Big surprise for some Tonganoxie students!

Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.

08/30/2026

It was a great Saturday celebrating women and their contributions to our Kansas history at the Leavenworth County Historical Society’s Celebrating Women program.

The event featured keynote speaker Kathryn Walker West, First Vice President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Thank you to the Leavenworth count Leavenworth County Historical Society for all you do to preserve and share our community’s history!

08/30/2026

OFFICE BIRTHDAY ALERT: Please wish Deputy County Attorney Shawn Boyd a happy birthday!

08/29/2026

Assistant County Attorney Nic Campbell and others got a round of nine holes in during First Judicial District CASA Association’s Glow Golf event last night in Atchison. Tee time started at about 9 pm. Thanks to CASA and Pineview Golf Course for hosting such a great event for a great cause.

📸: Micah Bray

08/29/2026

Did you know ferries and a boatload of Missourians helped corrupt a Leavenworth County election?

This Pasturday explores the territorial fight over the county seat and the pro-slavery activists who tried to control it.

In 1855, Kickapoo City and Delaware City, both pro-slavery communities, fought with Leavenworth for the county seat.

And they both won… but something seemed fishy.

The contest took three elections and military intervention before Leavenworth ultimately won.

In the first election, Delaware City received 929 votes, Kickapoo City 878, and Leavenworth 726.

The numbers were suspicious, since Delaware City and Kickapoo City were far too small to have that many votes.

Then where did they come from?

Missourians.

They were being ferried over the river to vote. A steamboat was even used, offering free rides and barbecue.

Kickapoo City claimed victory. Yet, Delaware City allowed an additional day of voting claiming some people were unable to vote. Those extra ballots put Delaware City ahead, and after a legal dispute, the county government moved there in 1857.

Leavenworth challenged the result, and the territorial legislature ordered another election.

This time, Kickapoo City beat Leavenworth, 1,004 votes to 968, and the county records were ordered moved there.

Leavenworth challenged the results again, and a third election occurred in January 1856.

Suspecting widespread fraud, Governor James W. Denver dispatched troops from Fort Leavenworth to oversee the polls. The soldiers reportedly counted roughly 400 votes.

But the official returns claimed an unbelievable 90,525.

The discrepancy was staggering. Obviously, massive election fraud occurred. After more litigation, Leavenworth was ultimately declared the county seat.

The county government moved again—this time permanently.

08/26/2026

It's National Dog Day, and we're highlighting some of the dogs that are special to us here in the County Attorney's Office. Of course, all dogs are special, but these are some of our furry friends who have had an extra wag in their tails when we've walked through the door after a day in the office.