School funding headed upward, Karleskint tells Tonganoxie USD 464 board
Kansas school districts should be getting more funding in the coming years, according to one of Tonganoxie’s representatives at the Statehouse.
Tonganoxie Living
Tonganoxie communty sends off police chief at retirement reception
Tonganoxie Business Association members gave Jeff Brandau some good-natured ribbing Friday during the organization’s weekly breakfast meeting at Brothers Market. Members reminded the retiring police chief that it also was National Doughnut Day and that it was fitting that was his last day on the job.
- Tonganoxie St. Patrick’s Parade marking No. 30 February 28
- Show your love for Tonganoxie, elsewhere with social media posts February 14
- Rise and shine for honorary Tonganoxie Phil: Early spring, Jones predicts February 8
- Honorary Tonganoxie Phil to be revealed at Groundhog Day ceremony Friday morning in downtown Tonganoxie February 1
- A place to call home in Tonganoxie at Cornerstone Family Worship January 24
Local news
McLouth man killed in head-on collision
A two-vehicle head on collision claimed the life of a McLouth man Tuesday on Kansas Highway 16. Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the accident, which happened about 3:35 p.m. Tuesday on K-16 at Parallel Road.
- Early morning vehicle accident claims life of May Tonganoxie High graduate June 15
- Speaker to discuss LGTBQ issues today with ‘Ask a Lesbrarian” at Tonganoxie Public Library June 13
- Tonganoxie communty sends off police chief at retirement reception June 6
- Tonganoxie Days, library run, VFW car show coming Saturday June 6
- Helping hands from Tonganoxie in Guatemala May 16
Leavenworth County
Human skull found along Kansas River sandbar
A kayaker reported finding a human skull along a sandbar in the Kansas River on Sunday afternoon.
- Council recognizes first Tonganoxie Citizens Academy class June 20
- Early morning vehicle accident claims life of May Tonganoxie High graduate June 15
- Tonganoxie USD 464 board approves resignations June 13
- Work agreements approved at Tonganoxie school board meeting June 13
- Tonganoxie USD 464 board honors interim superintendent June 13
Sports
Tongie Tidal Waves win first meet; home opener is Friday at Tonganoxie Water Park
The Tongie Tidal Waves opened the 2018 swim season with a victory. Tonganoxie defeated Lansing, 723-504, last week on the road. Supporters will have options the next few weeks to see the team. The Tidal Waves are home the next three Friday mornings for meets at Tonganoxie Water Park. Each meet is set to start at 7:30 a.m. and usually concludes around noon.
- Looking back at statistics leaders for 2018 Tonganoxie High baseball June 13
- Delay didn’t deter Tonganoxie High baseball against top-seeded Paola June 7
- Furious rally highlight of state run for Tonganoxie High softball June 7
- Upset special: Tonganoxie High baseball knocks off Atchison, Piper, earns 1st state berth since 2014. May 16
- Tonganoxie girls 4th at league track meet May 16
- Council recognizes first Tonganoxie Citizens Academy class June 20
- Early morning vehicle accident claims life of May Tonganoxie High graduate June 15
- Tonganoxie USD 464 board approves resignations June 13
- Work agreements approved at Tonganoxie school board meeting June 13
- Tonganoxie USD 464 board honors interim superintendent June 13
- Tonganoxie USD 464 school board holding off on transportation decision June 13
- School funding headed upward, Karleskint tells Tonganoxie USD 464 board June 13
- Speaker to discuss LGTBQ issues today with 'Ask a Lesbrarian" at Tonganoxie Public Library June 13
- Looking back at statistics leaders for 2018 Tonganoxie High baseball June 13
- Tongie Tidal Waves win first meet; home opener is Friday at Tonganoxie Water Park June 13
- Human skull found along Kansas River sandbar June 13
Today's events
- Tonganoxie Senior Quilters at 8:30 a.m.
- Clear Skies Mental Health Support Group at 4 p.m.
- Alcoholics Anonymous at 7 p.m.
- Tonganoxie Senior Quilters at 8:30 a.m.
Upcoming events
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors June 27
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie June 28
- Tonganoxie Community Historic Site open for visitors July 4
- TOPS Meeting in Tonganoxie July 5
More events
Births
- James and Hallie Hughes, a boy.
- Lane and Carrie Stamper, a girl.
- Cole and Chassity Waddell, a boy.
- Angela and James Smith, a girl.
- Jared Fair and Casondra DeWitt, a girl.
