FCI Leavenworth: In the news
Every piece of coverage I've collected on FCI Leavenworth, newest first. Local reporters catch things the
2026
- Jan 31, 2026 Inmate death reported at Leavenworth federal penitentiary KCTV
2024
- Jul 30, 2024 Inmate found dead inside of federal penitentiary in Leavenworth KMBC
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Apr 2, 2024
Leavenworth's federal prison suspended visits. Inmates and families haven't met for weeks
KCUR
Suspended visitation is not a minor inconvenience. For a lot of federal families, a visit already requires hours of driving, hotels and planning around a system that can cancel it anyway.
2023
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Nov 10, 2023
Man escapes from satellite camp at Leavenworth federal prison
KSHB 41 Kansas City
Leavenworth's satellite camp is minimum security. In practical terms, this is a walkaway—not a jailbreak through the penitentiary wall.
- Nov 10, 2023 $532M Leavenworth Penitentiary replacement breaks ground Construction Dive Other
- Oct 30, 2023 Politicians mark start of $532 million project to replace Leavenworth's 126-year-old penitentiary Kansas Reflector Other
- Oct 30, 2023 Kansas leaders break ground on new Leavenworth penitentiary FOX4KC.com Other
2021
- Sep 14, 2021 Warden of Leavenworth federal prison departs following an Insider investigation into working conditions Business Insider
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