The wearing of face coverings is now optional when visiting the Leavenworth police station.
Visitors who previously stepped past the reception area to other offices of the Leavenworth Police Department were required to wear masks because of COVID-19. But a sign posted at the police station now indicates masks are optional.
Police Chief Pat Kitchens said the change was made at the beginning of the month.
He said police officers were among the first group of people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once administration of the shots began in the area.
Kitchens said about 70% of the members of the Leavenworth Police Department elected to be vaccinated.
Masks no longer required at courthouse
The Leavenworth Times
People are no longer required to wear face coverings when visiting the Leavenworth County Courthouse or the Justice Center.
County Administrator Mark Loughry announced Thursday in an email that county officials “will no longer be requiring masks for people coming into the courthouse to conduct business.”
Located at 300 Walnut St., the Leavenworth County Courthouse houses many of the offices for the county government.
Located across the street from the courthouse, the Justice Center houses courtrooms, offices related to the criminal justice system and the county jail.
People entering the building are no longer required to wear masks. But Leavenworth County Undersheriff Jim Sherley said people may still be asked to put on masks in specific areas of the Justice Center.
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County, city review state legislative priorities
Payments in lieu of taxes and property tax abatement for accessary buildings destroyed in tornadoes.
These are among the issues Leavenworth County commissioners would like for state lawmakers to address during their upcoming session.
County commissioners discussed their state legislative priorities during a meeting Wednesday.
And commissioners for the city of Leavenworth also reviewed their state legislative priorities this week.
Priorities for the Leavenworth City Commission includes expansion of Medicaid and support for the replacement of Centennial Bridge.
State lawmakers will begin their 2021 session Monday in Topeka.
County commissioners discussed their priorities during a work session Wednesday.