
Tonganoxie High debate team to compete at state Friday
Tonganoxie High debate teams members will take another shot at a state title this weekend. THS placed fourth at a Class 4A regional last month. The meet took place Dec. 18 and 19. As had also been the case throughout the fall season, regionals were held through a virtual format.
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

Applications being accepted until Jan. 8 for Tonganoxie library board vacancy
There is a vacancy on the Tonganoxie Public Library board. A Tonganoxie city resident or resident within the Tonganoxie USD 464 school district boundaries is eligible to apply. A term on the board is expiring and the incumbent has announced that he will not pursue reappointment to another four-year term.
- Tonganoxie City Council passes mask ordinance with 3-2 vote December 10
- Mirror crafting holiday lighting directory December 3
- From a festive distance: Tonganoxie celebrates tree lighting in new way; food challenge brings in more than 6,000 cans for Good Shepherd November 25
- Miracle on 4th Street: Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ‘drive-by’ event is Saturday in Tonganoxie November 20
- Tonganoxie man sentenced to 6 years in prison for child sex crime November 5
Leavenworth County

Mobile generator, electrical work approved at regular meeting
The council approved the purchase of a lift station mobile generator from CK Power for $59,927 and preparations for connection of the generators to the lift stations from Capital Electric Construction for $11,990. Both were low bids.
- Tonganoxie High debate team to compete at state Friday January 15
- Tonganoxie officials to announce later this week status of next week’s City Council meeting January 13
- League of Kansas Municipalities membership fees aproved for 2021 January 6
- Tonganoxie City Manager ‘pretty confident’ that in-person meetings can return Jan. 19 January 6
- Tonganoxie school district returns to in-person learning January 6
Sports

62nd annual Tonganoxie Invitational starts Monday with girls games
The 62nd annual Tonganoxie Invitational Basketball Tournament is moving ahead with full brackets for both the boys and girls, though one bracket will look slightly different from its original plan. Bishop Ward had to back out of the girls tournament due to COVID-19 quarantine protocol. Enter St. Thomas Aquinas, the No. 2 team in Class 5A this season as of Dec. 22 rankings from the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association.
- Tonganoxie High wrestling to host duals Thursday January 14
- McLouth High boys return to action with 2-3 record entering new year January 7
- Tonganoxie High wrestlers prepare to open 2021 portion of slate January 7
- Tonganoxie basketball to return to action Friday against Ottawa January 7
- Tonganoxie High boys basketball moves to 2-0 on season, prepares for schedule change with home opener Friday December 11
- Tonganoxie High debate team to compete at state Friday January 15
- Tonganoxie High wrestling to host duals Thursday January 14
- Tonganoxie officials to announce later this week status of next week's City Council meeting January 13
- 62nd annual Tonganoxie Invitational starts Monday with girls games January 13
- McLouth High boys return to action with 2-3 record entering new year January 7
- Tonganoxie High wrestlers prepare to open 2021 portion of slate January 7
- Tonganoxie basketball to return to action Friday against Ottawa January 7
- League of Kansas Municipalities membership fees aproved for 2021 January 6
- Mobile generator, electrical work approved at regular meeting January 6
- Tonganoxie City Manager 'pretty confident' that in-person meetings can return Jan. 19 January 6
- Tonganoxie school district returns to in-person learning January 6
Today's events
- Tonganoxie Senior Quilters at 8:30 a.m.
- Clear Skies Mental Health Support Group at 3:30 p.m.
- Adult Victims of Sexual Assault Support Group at 4 p.m.
- Kaw Valley Chorus rehearsals at 7 p.m.
Upcoming events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors January 20
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie January 21
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors January 27
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie January 28
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.