
Towns prepare for festivities, fireworks as Independence Day draws near
Some rambunctious sounds soon will be filling the Tonganoxie area with Independence Day coming Monday. Fireworks sales and discharge of fireworks are allowed 8 a.m.-11 p.m. starting Friday and continuing through Monday in Tonganoxie.
Together Tonganoxie Thrives

Together Tonganoxie Thrives business page for Aug. 5
Together Tonganoxie Thrives is a page that highlights local businesses that are participating in a 13-week special advertising page that features those businesses different weeks.
- Together Tonganoxie Thrives business page for July 29 July 29
- Together Tonganoxie Thrives business page for July 22 July 22
- Together Tonganoxie Thrives business page for July 15 July 15
- Together Tonganoxie Thrives business page for July 8 July 8
- Together Tonganoxie Thrives business page for July 1 July 1
Local news

Lawrence church to hold series of public conversations on abortion rights
In the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal, a Lawrence church is holding a series of public conversations on abortion rights. Plymouth Congregational Church, 925 Vermont St., will host the first conversation in the series at 7 p.m. today.
- Tonganoxie Rec Commission youth production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is Thursday, Friday at TES June 29
- Remember When: A Community review for June 29, 2022 June 29
- Remember When: A Community Review for June 22, 2022 June 23
- Flag football instructional program open to first-graders June 22
- Youth theatre production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is next week at Tonganoxie Elementary School gymnasium June 22
Leavenworth County

Tonganoxie Rec Commission youth production of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is Thursday, Friday at TES
It’s almost time for this year’s Tonganoxie Recreation Commission Summer Youth Theatre Production. This year’s play will be “Alice in Wonderland” and it will be performed at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Tonganoxie Elementary School, 1180 S. East St.
- Leavenworth County Humane Society offers microchipping, provides AMVA safety tips for pets during fireworks season June 30
- Tonganoxie, McLouth trap shooting teams compete at state June 29
- Remember When: A Community review for June 29, 2022 June 29
- Leavenworth man sentenced to more than 2 years for multiple counts June 29
- Leavenworth man gives plea in case involving aggravated battery of officer June 29
Sports

Kansas private school multiplier rule advances after KSHSAA vote
Kansas State High School Activities Association members schools have approved a measure to create a private school multiplier to determine classification.
- Tonganoxie’s Loomis named coach of year; Goldbeck, Davenport, Welsh on all-LJW team July 1
- Willson named all-state first team for Class 4A golf June 25
- Tongie Tidal Waves open season June 22
- Historic run for Tonganoxie High baseball ends in championship game appearance June 1
- Tonganoxie High relay squad, Holthaus lead team at state with silver medals; Gilmore races toward 2 bronzes May 31
- Tonganoxie's Loomis named coach of year; Goldbeck, Davenport, Welsh on all-LJW team July 1
- Kansas private school multiplier rule advances after KSHSAA vote June 30
- Lawrence church to hold series of public conversations on abortion rights June 30
- Tonganoxie City Fire Department offers safety tips June 30
- Leavenworth County Humane Society offers microchipping, provides AMVA safety tips for pets during fireworks season June 30
- 4th person has died following Southwest Chief derailment; safety upgrades urged June 29
- Tonganoxie Rec Commission youth production of 'Alice in Wonderland' is Thursday, Friday at TES June 29
- Tonganoxie, McLouth trap shooting teams compete at state June 29
- Remember When: A Community review for June 29, 2022 June 29
- Leavenworth man sentenced to more than 2 years for multiple counts June 29
- Leavenworth man gives plea in case involving aggravated battery of officer June 29
Today's events
- Pre-school Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
- Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m.
- Pre-school Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
- Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m.
Upcoming events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors July 6
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie July 7
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors July 13
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie July 14
More events
Births
- Jeremy and Kassidie Karns, a boy.
- Jesse and Rebecca Moore, a boy.
- Dylan and Harley Puhr, a girl.
- Jessica Bayliff, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.